Rod selection help

[nathan]

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]

shimano teramar west coast medium

[nathan]

Thanks,

I will check in to the Teramars.

Nathan

[SaltwaterSoul23]

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]

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]

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]

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!

[ccacher1]

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?

[taggermike]

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

[bubblehide]

The East Coast series Teramar's have a slower action, and in MNSHO are better suited.

[45user]

I use SE inshore series teramar (blue blank) 76H
7'6" and 15-35lb line rating
It has more moderate action than west coast teramar and like the action better
I have handled yellows to 20lbs on a party boat with rod and it handled well.
45

[YTHunter]

Look into a Phenix PSW 760 (7'6" 15-40). This is a great all around rod for rockfish, calicos, and halibut. It also makes an awesome LMB swimbait rod and can handle YT. I landed a 23lb Dorado with one off the San Diego 3/4 day in 2013. Balance wise, I think it would pair really well with the 400te. I have mine paired with a Avet SX.

[nathan]

I've narrowed it down to these rods - from least expensive to most expensive Teramar Inshore Southeast, Teramar West Coast, Terez, and a Phenix. Time to go shopping and actually pull on them. Then I will probably look for them used.

Thanks for all the advice.

Nathan

http://www.tackledirect.com/tmc76h.html

http://www.tackledirect.com/shimano-...sting-rod.html

http://www.tackledirect.com/shimano-...rod-black.html

http://www.squidcofishing.com/PSW-760M-PXR-PSW-760M.htm

[5-20]

There's a guy that's been trying to sell a Phenix PSW 700m and 760m for a while on bloodydecks. You might want to check that out.

[rhyak]

I just got the Phoenix inshore series black diamond and its really sweet.

PSW 760MXF at a 15-40lb. Great rod.

[bubblehide]

Originally Posted by rhyak

I just got the Phoenix inshore series black diamond and its really sweet.

PSW 760MXF at a 15-40lb. Great rod.

Don't believe a thing this guy says; he only has one really sweet fishing rod that I'm aware of.

[alanw]

My Teramar bass rod got replaced by a Terez soon after I got it. I been using it as my dedicated Sabiki rod since then, and I can highly recommend the Teramar paired with a Corvalus as a Sabiki rod!

[food4less562]

I have a 15-30lb 8ft Teramar for sale. great shape and used no more than 3 times. $100

[nathan]

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