Too many choices for the new rod - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

CKallday71 · 03-18-2013, 11:49 PM

Went to Turners today looking for a new stick for my Diawa LW 20H-C. I found several sticks that seemed decent but nothing really put it's hands down my pants and grabbed me in that way that says, yea, I'm what you're looking for.

I'm looking for something light weight, 6.5 to 7.5 feet fast action. Wanting something that will be able to rip big calicos out of the weeds, small to medium yellowtail, legal WSB, Halibuts ect. Ya know, kind of a daily driver of So Cal yak fishing (Yes I'm asking a lot of out a stick aren't I?)

So my guru of the yak and fishing So Cal off shore. What's your "GO TO"? And I'd like to keep it under $200.00 if at all possible. I'm not made of money and I can't get women to pay me for sex.

Dannowar · 03-18-2013, 11:56 PM

Shimano Tallus blue water series.

Fishwhisperer619 · 03-19-2013, 02:33 PM

I Like The Shimano Teremar Southeast Edition from Bass Pro. have a revo toro on it and its my go to for anything i wanna throw

ful-rac · 03-19-2013, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by CKallday71

I'm not made of money and I can't get women to pay me for sex.

Sure you can! If this guy can do it....

FishNinjaY · 03-19-2013, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Fishwhisperer619

I Like The Shimano Teremar Southeast Edition from Bass Pro. have a revo toro on it and its my go to for anything i wanna throw

Yeah, I have the M and the MH Teramar. I also have the revo toro, but struggle with the baitcaster still. Seems to be a good combo for the yak... but I'm too much of a noob still to know for sure!

GregAndrew · 03-19-2013, 03:57 PM

G Loomis Gl2 BBR 964C or the 904C (8' or 7'6"). Light enough to have fun with bass, and a blast to land bigger critters on. So far, my biggest are a 150ish BSB, a 36lb YT, a 51lb WSB and a 45lb Halibut on that rod. They are about the top of your limit, but they meet your requirements. Not familiar with your reel, but I use mine with Calcutta 400 size reels.

tunaseeker · 03-19-2013, 04:26 PM

that soundsgood, do you think they will have at Fred Hal?

ful-rac · 03-19-2013, 04:39 PM

Check out the turners Californian series, I have a few of those myself, they seem to be decent rods for the money.

I can definitely reccomend the calstar 800xl or 800L or M...but those are out of your price range. Strong enough for bigger fish and light enough for bass and or rockfish, excellent rod.

03-18-2013, 11:49 PM	#1
CKallday71 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: The 951 Posts: 430	Too many choices for the new rod Went to Turners today looking for a new stick for my Diawa LW 20H-C. I found several sticks that seemed decent but nothing really put it's hands down my pants and grabbed me in that way that says, yea, I'm what you're looking for. I'm looking for something light weight, 6.5 to 7.5 feet fast action. Wanting something that will be able to rip big calicos out of the weeds, small to medium yellowtail, legal WSB, Halibuts ect. Ya know, kind of a daily driver of So Cal yak fishing (Yes I'm asking a lot of out a stick aren't I?) So my guru of the yak and fishing So Cal off shore. What's your "GO TO"? And I'd like to keep it under $200.00 if at all possible. I'm not made of money and I can't get women to pay me for sex.

03-18-2013, 11:56 PM	#2
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	Shimano Tallus blue water series. __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

03-19-2013, 04:39 PM	#8
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Check out the turners Californian series, I have a few of those myself, they seem to be decent rods for the money. I can definitely reccomend the calstar 800xl or 800L or M...but those are out of your price range. Strong enough for bigger fish and light enough for bass and or rockfish, excellent rod. __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

03-19-2013, 02:33 PM	#3
Fishwhisperer619 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: chula vista Posts: 323	I Like The Shimano Teremar Southeast Edition from Bass Pro. have a revo toro on it and its my go to for anything i wanna throw

03-19-2013, 03:57 PM	#6
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	G Loomis Gl2 BBR 964C or the 904C (8' or 7'6"). Light enough to have fun with bass, and a blast to land bigger critters on. So far, my biggest are a 150ish BSB, a 36lb YT, a 51lb WSB and a 45lb Halibut on that rod. They are about the top of your limit, but they meet your requirements. Not familiar with your reel, but I use mine with Calcutta 400 size reels.

03-19-2013, 04:26 PM	#7
tunaseeker TB Metal Art Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 653	that soundsgood, do you think they will have at Fred Hal?