Rod selection help - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

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

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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

bubblehide · 04-23-2015, 06:59 PM

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

45user · 04-24-2015, 07:31 AM

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 · 04-24-2015, 10:52 AM

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.

04-22-2015, 08:19 PM	#1
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	#3
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.

04-24-2015, 10:52 AM	#7
YTHunter Carlisle Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 206	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. __________________ <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NTOZ1JOXUkQ" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe>

04-23-2015, 08:33 AM	#4
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

04-23-2015, 06:59 PM	#5
bubblehide Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 552	The East Coast series Teramar's have a slower action, and in MNSHO are better suited.

04-24-2015, 07:31 AM	#6
45user Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 576	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