rod and reel
 

I am new to kayak fishing and would like some input for a good rod and reel. I currently have surffishing gear a fenwick HMX paired to a shimano symetre fj 3000, and some other similar setups. Something to target halibut would be ideal. Thanks.

Where are you planning to target halibut the most? Also, how much are you looking to spend? I'm not too familiar with the out fit you have but I think it would work for halis in our local bays. In the ocean you might want to go heavier. Halibut are not going to kick your butt or greatly test your tackle, usually, like yellow tail but there is some tackle that can make hlais a bit easier to land. Halis can be light bighters so a sensive rod can greatly help in detacting bites. Halis also tend to shake thier heads violently so a rod with a softer tip can help absorb the shakes. As for a reel, wow, too many choices at loads of price points. Maybe the Daiwa sealine, seagate, or saltist series. I've had good success with the sealines. A 20 or 30 size should give you plenty of line capacity all the needed cranking power for a halibut. Mike

I am using both the Saltist 20 and a Segate 20 both work well on the butts
I call my Saltist 20 on a Saltiga mh rod my "little mule" that thing will boat dogs
so yes I agree