Rod ?Reel combos?

[Merrittboy]

Ok since you guys, girls were so helpful with the daughter wedding thing how about some help with picking up a couple of halibut setups. Don't want to spend too much but want something decent. Am not sure if I should go for a combo or buy separatly. Ideas? Brands? Size? Was hoping to pick something up in the states over the long weekend in October, or would I get better deals up here? Thanks ahead of time...



I think that I need to go fishing!

 

[Statler]

I just picked up a couple of Halibut combos from Trotac Marine in Vic. They were listed for 179 but got them for 155. They consisted of a Penn 330GT2 reel and an Ugly Stik bigwater rod with aluminium oxide guides and spooled with 300yds of tuff line.

 

[sammyslabber]

I see Trotac Marine is moving to a new location in Victoria(Gorge & Jutland) have been told by a good source to head down if you're looking for some new gear...they don't want tolug everything to the new place so most will be cleared at bargain basement prices!!!...SS

 

[trendsetter]

I put together a heavy combo this summer, a penn senator 4/0 and an ugly stick 6.6ft with the hopes of catching some big halibut. I only got one 18lb though. This rod/reel setup was relatively cheap and handles 10lb fish like they were minnows. Should be fun with a big one.

 

[nedarb2]

shimano TLD reels are the best. lever drag and bullet proof. tld 15-25 will suite your needs perfectly.

 

[Whole in the Water]

I agree with nedarb2 the Shimano TLD's are bullet proof reels.

 

[Whole in the Water]

I see Trotac Marine is moving to a new location in Victoria(Gorge & Jutland) have been told by a good source to head down if you're looking for some new gear...they don't want tolug everything to the new place so most will be cleared at bargain basement prices!!!...SS

Hey Sammy or anyone else.... do you know when Trotac is making their move to the new location?

 

[sammyslabber]

Looks like they'll be up & running sometime before Xmas...most likely by anytime after Nov...lots of pre-prep building show cases etc. to be done...stay tuned for details as they move forward & dig out the stuff there will be some great deals to be had...pop in from time/time to see what is on the sale shelf...SS

 

[Merrittboy]

I will try to make a stop at Trotac when I head over in a couple of weeks. I know that Shimano is a nice reel but a bit pricey for me, was thinking about a Penn, noticed a lot of them being used on the charter boats. the 330's look quite popular.