favorite spottie rod / set up? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Amish Ed · 02-28-2015, 03:18 PM

Cardiff 200 and my new favorite rod, the Okuma Shadow Stalker (7'6" Medium). I have a Curado, but like the Cardiff better as they hold up to the salt longer. It really depends on your budget though. This combo will only set you back about $220.

T-Rex · 02-28-2015, 03:35 PM

Lexa 300 on a Phenix 806L is my favorite, followed by Curado 300EJ on a Teramar TMCX711MBRA. Great castability from the longer rods and enpugh pulling power for spotties and anything else that comes along.

tacmik · 02-28-2015, 03:51 PM

cardiff 200 and an ugly stick

pray4BIGfish · 02-28-2015, 05:51 PM

Shimano Antares and an acid wrapped lamiglass G1000 blank.. spooled with 15-20lb spectra and a short fluoro top shot thats my go too

surfisher · 02-28-2015, 10:00 PM

I have had the same spottie rod/reel combo forever and it has never failed me!

Ugly stik 6'6 MH & Abu garcia 5600

The ugly stik is cheap but definitely durable with lots of backbone, and will hold up against the by catch (aka halibut). I love it. You don't need anything crazy for em!

taggermike · 03-01-2015, 07:54 AM

My favorite outfit currently is a Citica 200 on a fast action 7' Falcon rod rated 10-20. I fish 30lb braid with a short leader of 10-15lb fluoro. You can spend a lot of cash but basically any rod and real combo that can fish 10lb line and hold up t salt water will catch spotties. Mike

buddha · 03-01-2015, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Amish Ed

Cardiff 200 and my new favorite rod, the Okuma Shadow Stalker (7'6" Medium). I have a Curado, but like the Cardiff better as they hold up to the salt longer. It really depends on your budget though. This combo will only set you back about $220.

How is your Abu Garcia Pro max holding up?

I was enjoying my Daiwa Tatula reel until it froze up and sent it back to Daiwa along with my Daiwa Lexa.

I may go back to Shimano again.

Amish Ed · 03-01-2015, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by buddha

How is your Abu Garcia Pro max holding up?

I was enjoying my Daiwa Tatula reel until it froze up and sent it back to Daiwa along with my Daiwa Lexa.

I may go back to Shimano again.

It's been fine. No signs that I fish it in the salt. I still like my Cardiffs better though. As far as Diawas go, the only ones I liked were my SL 20 and 30. Nothing but bad luck with the baitcasters.

Nic D · 03-01-2015, 05:56 PM

Thats a tough question. One rod will not allow you to maximize throwing a crankbait, swim bait, a blade, and a creature bait.

However, if I could only take one set up fishing I'd take a Okuma Kumodo 200 paired with a 7'2 or 7'6 Med/Heavy fast or Xfast rated 10-20lb rod.

02-28-2015, 03:18 PM	#1
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	Cardiff 200 and my new favorite rod, the Okuma Shadow Stalker (7'6" Medium). I have a Curado, but like the Cardiff better as they hold up to the salt longer. It really depends on your budget though. This combo will only set you back about $220. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

02-28-2015, 03:35 PM	#2
T-Rex Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita Posts: 770	Lexa 300 on a Phenix 806L is my favorite, followed by Curado 300EJ on a Teramar TMCX711MBRA. Great castability from the longer rods and enpugh pulling power for spotties and anything else that comes along. __________________ Last edited by T-Rex; 02-28-2015 at 03:41 PM.

02-28-2015, 03:51 PM	#3
tacmik Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East County Posts: 914	cardiff 200 and an ugly stick __________________

03-01-2015, 05:56 PM	#9
Nic D Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Clairemont Posts: 813	Thats a tough question. One rod will not allow you to maximize throwing a crankbait, swim bait, a blade, and a creature bait. However, if I could only take one set up fishing I'd take a Okuma Kumodo 200 paired with a 7'2 or 7'6 Med/Heavy fast or Xfast rated 10-20lb rod. __________________ instagram - @DRAGO619

02-28-2015, 05:51 PM	#4
pray4BIGfish Junior Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 25	Shimano Antares and an acid wrapped lamiglass G1000 blank.. spooled with 15-20lb spectra and a short fluoro top shot thats my go too

02-28-2015, 10:00 PM	#5
surfisher Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 388	I have had the same spottie rod/reel combo forever and it has never failed me! Ugly stik 6'6 MH & Abu garcia 5600 The ugly stik is cheap but definitely durable with lots of backbone, and will hold up against the by catch (aka halibut). I love it. You don't need anything crazy for em!

03-01-2015, 07:54 AM	#6
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	My favorite outfit currently is a Citica 200 on a fast action 7' Falcon rod rated 10-20. I fish 30lb braid with a short leader of 10-15lb fluoro. You can spend a lot of cash but basically any rod and real combo that can fish 10lb line and hold up t salt water will catch spotties. Mike