Need Rod advice... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Raskal311 · 02-13-2013, 09:51 AM

Can someone recommend a Shimano rod that would work well the Shimano Stradic reel? A buddy recommended the Shimano Trevala F XXHeavy but at 5’8 it seems a bit short. I need an overall setup that can handle at least 30lb incase I take it tuna fishing this summer.

Thanks in advance.

JeffB · 02-13-2013, 05:21 PM

How big is your reel? And what kind of fishing are you doing?

addicted2sp33d · 02-13-2013, 05:42 PM

I use a Shimano FX-S80MHB2. It is my "do everything" rod and I use it for everything from Bluegill to Trout Bass to Bonito.

It is also a two-piece so I can literally just pack it and go. It has not failed me so I have a hard time justifying anything more expensive.

02-13-2013, 06:01 PM

Trevalas or Terez will handle smaller tuna no problem, they don't need to be 5"8 versions though.

Raskal311 · 02-14-2013, 08:48 AM

Thanks for the input... I'll task my buddy about these.

02-13-2013, 09:51 AM	#1
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,256	Need Rod advice... Can someone recommend a Shimano rod that would work well the Shimano Stradic reel? A buddy recommended the Shimano Trevala F XXHeavy but at 5’8 it seems a bit short. I need an overall setup that can handle at least 30lb incase I take it tuna fishing this summer. Thanks in advance.

02-13-2013, 05:21 PM	#2
JeffB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: La Jolla Posts: 1,216	How big is your reel? And what kind of fishing are you doing? __________________ If you're looking for me I'm

02-13-2013, 05:42 PM	#3
addicted2sp33d Here fishy fishy fishy... Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 774	I use a Shimano FX-S80MHB2. It is my "do everything" rod and I use it for everything from Bluegill to Trout Bass to Bonito. It is also a two-piece so I can literally just pack it and go. It has not failed me so I have a hard time justifying anything more expensive.

02-13-2013, 06:01 PM	#4
Drake Guest Posts: n/a	Trevalas or Terez will handle smaller tuna no problem, they don't need to be 5"8 versions though.

02-14-2013, 08:48 AM	#5
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,256	Thanks for the input... I'll task my buddy about these.