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Old 07-30-2013, 11:17 AM   #1
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Rod strength for yellowtail/wsb

Hey guys,

I just picked up a Seagate 35 and put 50lb braid on it with a 20lb mono top shot. I have an 8' Teramar medium heavy, 15-30lb line, and 3/4-2oz lure weight...just wondering if I can get away with using this for dropping live bait for yellowtail and wsb or do I need something stronger? If so whats a good rod setup?
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Old 07-30-2013, 11:25 AM   #2
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Hey guys,

I just picked up a Seagate 35 and put 50lb braid on it with a 20lb mono top shot. I have an 8' Teramar medium heavy, 15-30lb line, and 3/4-2oz lure weight...just wondering if I can get away with using this for dropping live bait for yellowtail and wsb or do I need something stronger? If so whats a good rod setup?
Sounds like it would be just fine, however I would ditch the topshop and use 30lb floro leaders instead. It's all personal preference but it's always worked for me
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Old 07-30-2013, 11:28 AM   #3
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I have that same teramar, and I've caught YT on it. It's definitely not the ideal rod, but the teramars are pretty fast action, and have enough backbone that you can get away with it.

I like something in the 25-40lb, or 30-50lb range for our local fish. If you are going to fish spectra with a short top shot, look for a parabolic rod that will make up for the lack of stretch in the spectra.
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Old 07-30-2013, 11:55 AM   #4
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I have that same teramar, and I've caught YT on it. It's definitely not the ideal rod, but the teramars are pretty fast action, and have enough backbone that you can get away with it.

I like something in the 25-40lb, or 30-50lb range for our local fish. If you are going to fish spectra with a short top shot, look for a parabolic rod that will make up for the lack of stretch in the spectra.
Hmm...is there a specific rod brand/model in the $100 range that you would recommend?
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Old 07-30-2013, 12:03 PM   #5
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Follow up question. Could I just use 30lb mono the whole way instead of spectra?
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Old 07-30-2013, 12:05 PM   #6
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I'd look for a used Seeker Classic or Calstar live bait rod. You should be able to find a gently used one in the $100 range pretty easily. If you want to go new, I've always had a soft spot in my heart for the Ugly Stick Tiger rods. The gear heads may scoff at them- but they are nice, inexpensive, durable rods that can put up with the abuse.

Contact fishaholic on this site to see what he has. I bet he could set you up with something that would be ideal for a pretty good price.
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Old 07-30-2013, 12:34 PM   #7
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yes you can, its all in the fight.

I've also fought and brought up to color a few BSB on these rods.








These are the two rods(teramar) that I use the most for hali's, yt or wsb fishing. It takes a little longer to get the fish up to gaff/color but its lots of fun
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Old 07-30-2013, 12:40 PM   #8
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Hit up fishaholic, he's got what you need for sure. If you don't mind a used rod, you can save a lot.
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Old 07-30-2013, 03:15 PM   #9
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reel is good for 30lb mono...with 50lb spectra i would do a top shot of 30lb...rod is a lil light for that reel....for me in generally i would go with the in between spot of a rated rod for example a 20-40 rod would be 30lb your teramar is probally 20-25lb rod . You still could catch a 40lb tuna with it of course...now the confusing part some rods are now rated for spectra and not mono....
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Old 07-30-2013, 04:55 PM   #10
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Go fish with thegear you have.


If you hook and not land several big fish than go get a different rod. Many of us dream of monster 50 yt and we oversize our gear.



Tight lines.



I would maybe up my line to 30. Just don't do 20 pound line in the kelp, it will probably be too weak.
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Old 07-30-2013, 05:40 PM   #12
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Im using a seeker american I picked up at big 5. Its 7ft rated at 15 20 and 25 lbs line. I love the rod cause it is super flexible. I just picked up a 20lbs and 28lbs yellowtail on it too using a dropper loop. I have 65lbs spectra with 25lbs mono topshot.
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Old 07-30-2013, 06:07 PM   #13
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Hmm...is there a specific rod brand/model in the $100 range that you would recommend?
Ugly Stick. Never let me down.
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Old 07-30-2013, 06:19 PM   #14
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My whole arsenal is compiled of seeker stealths. They have never let me down. They are lightweight, they look nice, and very very affordable
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Old 07-30-2013, 08:37 PM   #15
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My whole arsenal is compiled of seeker stealths. They have never let me down. They are lightweight, they look nice, and very very affordable

Ive seen a bunch of those at the BIG5 in el cajon. they are running 129.99. Im sure if you get a coupon you can get them for a better price. Ive been tempted to pick one up, but I have no need for it.
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Old 07-30-2013, 09:26 PM   #16
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Hi guys I don't mean to threadjack but I didn't want to start a whole new thread...about how much line at a minimum should you have on your reel when fishing the kelp for yellows and such?
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Old 07-31-2013, 12:57 AM   #17
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If you are in 124 feet of water, at least 124 feet of line.

Whatever your reel holds.




The advantage of being in a yak is that you will likely do much of your fighting up and down. Rarely will you fish in more than 200 feet.



Almost every single reel has excess capacity for so cal fishing.
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