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

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?

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!

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

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	#6
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	#8
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.

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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	#5
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

04-25-2015, 04:04 PM	#10
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	#11
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