Rod selection help - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

nathan · 04-22-2015, 08:29 AM

Looking for help matching a rod to a shimano calcutta 400te. I want to fish halibut mostly with this setup at la jolla.

Thanks,

Nathan

roadx · 04-22-2015, 08:59 AM

shimano teramar west coast medium

nathan · 04-22-2015, 06:46 PM

Thanks,

I will check in to the Teramars.

Nathan

SaltwaterSoul23 · 04-22-2015, 07:26 PM

My personal preference are 7' rods. For halibut I'd get one that's pretty sensitive because they can be finicky biters at times. Teramars are exceptional rods, will definetly get money's worth.

alanw · 04-22-2015, 08:19 PM

I think the Teramar inshores were designed as bass rods? I have last years (or two) model and it has a trigger grip. I've used it for halibut occasionally but it's definitely not my go to halibut rod. It is a decent rod though and will get the job done.

Valek · 04-22-2015, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanw

I think the Teramar inshores were designed as bass rods? I have last years (or two) model and it has a trigger grip. I've used it for halibut occasionally but it's definitely not my go to halibut rod. It is a decent rod though and will get the job done.

What is your "go to halibut rod"? Just curious too.
Thanks!

alanw · 04-23-2015, 07:52 AM

My go to halibut rod is a live bait rod. I usually grab my Calstar because that's one of my live bait rods that I have that I like the most. Some guys might prefer a faster action graphite type rod for the sensitivity. Nothing wrong with a Teramar, what's your style? Choose a rod that fits your fishing style and feels good in your hand! Lots of info and suggestions on these forums!

ccacher1 · 04-23-2015, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roadx

shimano teramar west coast medium

I have a teramar and love it. Use it for bass fishing in the kelp but could see it as a Halibut rod as well. I've also heard you want a softer strength rod for Halibut?

taggermike · 04-23-2015, 08:33 AM

If its a dedicated halibut rod you might want
some thing with a fast taper, not fast action.
This will give a softer tip to handle head shakes
But still have lifting power near the back. A
7' 15-30 or 20-40 graphite rod would be my go to.
I like seeker black steels. If you want extra
sensitivity go with braid. But with braid you
definitely want s softer rod. Mike

bubblehide · 04-23-2015, 06:59 PM

The East Coast series Teramar's have a slower action, and in MNSHO are better suited.

45user · 04-24-2015, 07:31 AM

I use SE inshore series teramar (blue blank) 76H
7'6" and 15-35lb line rating
It has more moderate action than west coast teramar and like the action better
I have handled yellows to 20lbs on a party boat with rod and it handled well.
45

YTHunter · 04-24-2015, 10:52 AM

Look into a Phenix PSW 760 (7'6" 15-40). This is a great all around rod for rockfish, calicos, and halibut. It also makes an awesome LMB swimbait rod and can handle YT. I landed a 23lb Dorado with one off the San Diego 3/4 day in 2013. Balance wise, I think it would pair really well with the 400te. I have mine paired with a Avet SX.

nathan · 04-24-2015, 04:59 PM

I've narrowed it down to these rods - from least expensive to most expensive Teramar Inshore Southeast, Teramar West Coast, Terez, and a Phenix. Time to go shopping and actually pull on them. Then I will probably look for them used.

Thanks for all the advice.

Nathan

http://www.tackledirect.com/tmc76h.html

http://www.tackledirect.com/shimano-...sting-rod.html

http://www.tackledirect.com/shimano-...rod-black.html

http://www.squidcofishing.com/PSW-760M-PXR-PSW-760M.htm

5-20 · 04-24-2015, 06:02 PM

There's a guy that's been trying to sell a Phenix PSW 700m and 760m for a while on bloodydecks. You might want to check that out.

rhyak · 04-24-2015, 06:21 PM

I just got the Phoenix inshore series black diamond and its really sweet.

PSW 760MXF at a 15-40lb. Great rod.

bubblehide · 04-24-2015, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhyak

I just got the Phoenix inshore series black diamond and its really sweet.

PSW 760MXF at a 15-40lb. Great rod.

Don't believe a thing this guy says; he only has one really sweet fishing rod that I'm aware of.

alanw · 04-25-2015, 11:53 AM

My Teramar bass rod got replaced by a Terez soon after I got it. I been using it as my dedicated Sabiki rod since then, and I can highly recommend the Teramar paired with a Corvalus as a Sabiki rod!

food4less562 · 04-25-2015, 04:04 PM

I have a 15-30lb 8ft Teramar for sale. great shape and used no more than 3 times. $100

nathan · 04-26-2015, 10:16 AM

After checking them out, I have narrowed it to the phenix psw 760 and the terez 20-50. Just looking for a deal not to far from me. I did check bloody decks; still looking.

Thanks again for the advise,

Nathan

04-22-2015, 08:29 AM	#1
nathan Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Temecula Posts: 36	Rod selection help Looking for help matching a rod to a shimano calcutta 400te. I want to fish halibut mostly with this setup at la jolla. Thanks, Nathan

04-22-2015, 08:59 AM	#2
roadx . Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,155	shimano teramar west coast medium __________________

04-22-2015, 08:19 PM	#5
alanw Made in U.S.A. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dana Point Posts: 1,625	I think the Teramar inshores were designed as bass rods? I have last years (or two) model and it has a trigger grip. I've used it for halibut occasionally but it's definitely not my go to halibut rod. It is a decent rod though and will get the job done. __________________ Hobie PA 14 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Jackson Kraken ¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu X-Factor ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu Stealth-12 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Its not a spelling B its a fishing B ~yakjoe

04-23-2015, 07:52 AM	#7
alanw Made in U.S.A. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dana Point Posts: 1,625	My go to halibut rod is a live bait rod. I usually grab my Calstar because that's one of my live bait rods that I have that I like the most. Some guys might prefer a faster action graphite type rod for the sensitivity. Nothing wrong with a Teramar, what's your style? Choose a rod that fits your fishing style and feels good in your hand! Lots of info and suggestions on these forums! __________________ Hobie PA 14 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Jackson Kraken ¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu X-Factor ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu Stealth-12 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Its not a spelling B its a fishing B ~yakjoe Last edited by alanw; 04-23-2015 at 08:15 AM.

04-24-2015, 10:52 AM	#12
YTHunter Carlisle Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 206	Look into a Phenix PSW 760 (7'6" 15-40). This is a great all around rod for rockfish, calicos, and halibut. It also makes an awesome LMB swimbait rod and can handle YT. I landed a 23lb Dorado with one off the San Diego 3/4 day in 2013. Balance wise, I think it would pair really well with the 400te. I have mine paired with a Avet SX. __________________ <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NTOZ1JOXUkQ" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe>

04-22-2015, 06:46 PM	#3
nathan Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Temecula Posts: 36	Thanks, I will check in to the Teramars. Nathan

04-22-2015, 07:26 PM	#4
SaltwaterSoul23 Junior Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Southern Californa Posts: 20	My personal preference are 7' rods. For halibut I'd get one that's pretty sensitive because they can be finicky biters at times. Teramars are exceptional rods, will definetly get money's worth.

04-23-2015, 08:33 AM	#9
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	If its a dedicated halibut rod you might want some thing with a fast taper, not fast action. This will give a softer tip to handle head shakes But still have lifting power near the back. A 7' 15-30 or 20-40 graphite rod would be my go to. I like seeker black steels. If you want extra sensitivity go with braid. But with braid you definitely want s softer rod. Mike

04-23-2015, 06:59 PM	#10
bubblehide Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 552	The East Coast series Teramar's have a slower action, and in MNSHO are better suited.

04-24-2015, 07:31 AM	#11
45user Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 576	I use SE inshore series teramar (blue blank) 76H 7'6" and 15-35lb line rating It has more moderate action than west coast teramar and like the action better I have handled yellows to 20lbs on a party boat with rod and it handled well. 45

04-24-2015, 04:59 PM	#13
nathan Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Temecula Posts: 36	I've narrowed it down to these rods - from least expensive to most expensive Teramar Inshore Southeast, Teramar West Coast, Terez, and a Phenix. Time to go shopping and actually pull on them. Then I will probably look for them used. Thanks for all the advice. Nathan http://www.tackledirect.com/tmc76h.html http://www.tackledirect.com/shimano-...sting-rod.html http://www.tackledirect.com/shimano-...rod-black.html http://www.squidcofishing.com/PSW-760M-PXR-PSW-760M.htm

04-24-2015, 06:02 PM	#14
5-20 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 241	There's a guy that's been trying to sell a Phenix PSW 700m and 760m for a while on bloodydecks. You might want to check that out.

04-24-2015, 06:21 PM	#15
rhyak Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Central Coast Posts: 398	I just got the Phoenix inshore series black diamond and its really sweet. PSW 760MXF at a 15-40lb. Great rod. __________________ Team Central Coast Kayak Fishing

04-25-2015, 11:53 AM	#17
alanw Made in U.S.A. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dana Point Posts: 1,625	My Teramar bass rod got replaced by a Terez soon after I got it. I been using it as my dedicated Sabiki rod since then, and I can highly recommend the Teramar paired with a Corvalus as a Sabiki rod! __________________ Hobie PA 14 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Jackson Kraken ¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu X-Factor ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu Stealth-12 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Its not a spelling B its a fishing B ~yakjoe

04-25-2015, 04:04 PM	#18
food4less562 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 224	I have a 15-30lb 8ft Teramar for sale. great shape and used no more than 3 times. $100

04-26-2015, 10:16 AM	#19
nathan Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Temecula Posts: 36	After checking them out, I have narrowed it to the phenix psw 760 and the terez 20-50. Just looking for a deal not to far from me. I did check bloody decks; still looking. Thanks again for the advise, Nathan