FS/FT: Okuma Helios / Quantum Smoke Bass Rig - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

goldenglory18 · 08-07-2017, 09:49 AM

Up for grabs is a sweet little bay bass rig that I've been using to catch the majority of my first California fish on. The more time I spend in open water, the more I realize I need less bass rigs and more moderately heavy setups. Ideally I'd like to keep this as a combo - They really do pair well together and IMO are best served to stay as a set. I've fought and landed some awesome fish on this rig!

Okuma Helios w/micro guides 7' MH + Quantum Smoke Inshore
$180

ROD:
Okuma Helios w/ micro guides 7'MH - Super light rod that I've used to throw everything from dropshot rigs, 110 sized jerkbaits, 3/8 oz underspins, and even weightless plastics like flukes/shads. There is a surprising amount of backbone in this rod with an awesome warranty to back it up. I have the original tag and should have the receipt for warranty if its ever needed.

REEL:
Quantum Smoke Inshore - Super light weight reel that pairs really well with the Helios rod. This reel makes the MH stick feel a lot lighter than it really is. Spooled with 15lbs Powerpro with a decent run of 10lbs Flouro leader. I have the original box.

Trade Bait: Live bait rig, or possibly another 8' jig stick. Let me know what you have and we can chat (I have $$ on my end of needed...)

FullFlavorPike · 08-07-2017, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by goldenglory18

U I'm out of rod space in my quiver

The lie we all tell ourselves... glws

goldenglory18 · 08-07-2017, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by FullFlavorPike

The lie we all tell ourselves... glws

Unfortunately since moving to Los Angeles, I'm actually physically limited by space. Unlike when I lived in AZ and had a whole room+garage for my toys, now I have a single corner of a single closet with a 6 space rod rack. Anything rod/reel I buy that's beyond that racks capacity to hold, has to be stored in my car. LOL

Hunters Pa · 08-07-2017, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by goldenglory18

Unfortunately since moving to Los Angeles, I'm actually physically limited by space. Unlike when I lived in AZ and had a whole room+garage for my toys, now I have a single corner of a single closet with a 6 space rod rack. Anything rod/reel I buy that's beyond that racks capacity to hold, has to be stored in my car. LOL

Ceiling mounted rod racks are your friend.

goldenglory18 · 08-08-2017, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Hunters Pa

Ceiling mounted rod racks are your friend.

In a garage/mancave, you bet. in a 700sqft apartment, not a chance in hell. LOL

Great rig here guys. Those of you looking to hunt those keeper sized butts in the bays this is the one for you...

Denis_Ruso · 08-08-2017, 08:19 AM

Dude Takes care of his gear. You can be rest assured this setup was well taken care of. Bump for you sir.

goldenglory18 · 08-08-2017, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Denis_Ruso

Dude Takes care of his gear. You can be rest assured this setup was well taken care of. Bump for you sir.

Thanks dude!

Forgot to mention this comes with a BPS neoprene reel cover. Perfect for those surf launches when fishing inshore kelp beds....

Hunters Pa · 08-08-2017, 10:49 AM

Might be interested in this. Let me look at what I have to offer up in trade. Are you dead-set on low profile reels?

goldenglory18 · 08-08-2017, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Hunters Pa

Might be interested in this. Let me look at what I have to offer up in trade. Are you dead-set on low profile reels?

Yeah, kinda. I'm even considering getting rid of my Saltist H-C 20LW that I've only used twice. They (round reels) just don't feel right in my hands yet and with the capacity and capability of the new low-pro reels, its hard to fight that urge.

Either way, shoot me what you have if you're interested. You never know until you know...

Hunters Pa · 08-08-2017, 12:21 PM

I hear ya.

I might be looking at moving out of state, away from the salt (not til next year though) so I might be looking to start streamlining the collection and building more of a freshwater arsenal, keeping a core stash of saltwater capability.

goldenglory18 · 07-02-2018, 03:14 PM

Back up on the market bump. PM for pics if interested.

Reel was recently (about a month ago) serviced by Action Fishing Tackle off Chatsworth here in the Valley. Looking to trade for a live bait rig or possibly another 8' jig stick...

08-07-2017, 09:49 AM	#1
goldenglory18 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Seattle Area Posts: 861	FS/FT: Okuma Helios / Quantum Smoke Bass Rig Up for grabs is a sweet little bay bass rig that I've been using to catch the majority of my first California fish on. The more time I spend in open water, the more I realize I need less bass rigs and more moderately heavy setups. Ideally I'd like to keep this as a combo - They really do pair well together and IMO are best served to stay as a set. I've fought and landed some awesome fish on this rig! Okuma Helios w/micro guides 7' MH + Quantum Smoke Inshore $180 ROD: Okuma Helios w/ micro guides 7'MH - Super light rod that I've used to throw everything from dropshot rigs, 110 sized jerkbaits, 3/8 oz underspins, and even weightless plastics like flukes/shads. There is a surprising amount of backbone in this rod with an awesome warranty to back it up. I have the original tag and should have the receipt for warranty if its ever needed. REEL: Quantum Smoke Inshore - Super light weight reel that pairs really well with the Helios rod. This reel makes the MH stick feel a lot lighter than it really is. Spooled with 15lbs Powerpro with a decent run of 10lbs Flouro leader. I have the original box. Trade Bait: Live bait rig, or possibly another 8' jig stick. Let me know what you have and we can chat (I have $$ on my end of needed...) Last edited by goldenglory18; 07-02-2018 at 03:15 PM.

08-08-2017, 08:19 AM	#6
Denis_Ruso Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 571	Dude Takes care of his gear. You can be rest assured this setup was well taken care of. Bump for you sir. __________________ 2018 Hobie Outback 13 I do not fear the storm as it will teach me how to sail my ship.

08-08-2017, 10:49 AM	#8
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,360	Might be interested in this. Let me look at what I have to offer up in trade. Are you dead-set on low profile reels?

08-08-2017, 12:21 PM	#10
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,360	I hear ya. I might be looking at moving out of state, away from the salt (not til next year though) so I might be looking to start streamlining the collection and building more of a freshwater arsenal, keeping a core stash of saltwater capability.

07-02-2018, 03:14 PM	#11
goldenglory18 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Seattle Area Posts: 861	Back up on the market bump. PM for pics if interested. Reel was recently (about a month ago) serviced by Action Fishing Tackle off Chatsworth here in the Valley. Looking to trade for a live bait rig or possibly another 8' jig stick...