Rod recommendations for Halibut & Bass - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

PulpFishin · 04-09-2017, 05:16 PM

Considering purchasing a Californion "Calico" special for a Abu Revo RV03ins used for throwing plastics and drop shoting in the lagoon & bay for bass and halibut. Curious to know what length, and rod action you guys use and recommend for targeting both species. Thanks in advance. Bought a Berkley Lighting Shock med/heavy from Wally's but considering taking back, based on the reviews.

Dave Legacy · 04-09-2017, 10:14 PM

You really don't need anything heavy in the bay; 7' Medium to Medium-Heavy with a fast action for plastics with variations based on preference and technique. For dropshot I actually prefer spinning gear which is really the only time I prefer spinning.

5-20 · 04-10-2017, 01:31 PM

I really like the Phenix M1 inshore 711ml for those fish.

bwana · 04-10-2017, 02:48 PM

Decision was easy for me...

I use the custom wrapped halibut rod I won in last year's MB HOW tournament raffle.

PulpFishin · 04-17-2017, 07:25 AM

Very helpful info Dave. Thank you

PulpFishin · 04-17-2017, 07:27 AM

I looked those up 5-20. Heading over later today to touch and kick the tires on them. Thanks for the info.

04-09-2017, 05:16 PM	#1
PulpFishin Junior Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 7	Rod recommendations for Halibut & Bass Considering purchasing a Californion "Calico" special for a Abu Revo RV03ins used for throwing plastics and drop shoting in the lagoon & bay for bass and halibut. Curious to know what length, and rod action you guys use and recommend for targeting both species. Thanks in advance. Bought a Berkley Lighting Shock med/heavy from Wally's but considering taking back, based on the reviews.

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04-09-2017, 10:14 PM	#2
Dave Legacy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Hacienda Heights, CA Posts: 427	You really don't need anything heavy in the bay; 7' Medium to Medium-Heavy with a fast action for plastics with variations based on preference and technique. For dropshot I actually prefer spinning gear which is really the only time I prefer spinning.

04-10-2017, 01:31 PM	#3
5-20 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 241	I really like the Phenix M1 inshore 711ml for those fish.

04-10-2017, 02:48 PM	#4
bwana Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: El Toro, CA Posts: 244	Decision was easy for me... I use the custom wrapped halibut rod I won in last year's MB HOW tournament raffle.

04-17-2017, 07:25 AM	#5
PulpFishin Junior Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 7	Very helpful info Dave. Thank you

04-17-2017, 07:27 AM	#6
PulpFishin Junior Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 7	I looked those up 5-20. Heading over later today to touch and kick the tires on them. Thanks for the info.