time for new halibut rods and reels--opinions?

[Tsquared]

The derby a few weeks ago reminded me that my pair of inherited old halibut rods and reels have seen better days. I think it's time to get some better gear. I did a search on this, and there is alot of discussion on anchoring rigs and techniques and terminal tackle but not so much on the rods and reels themselves. Does anyone have any suggestions? BTW --I'm writing this while staring out the window at a beautiful flat day with a great halibut tide here off of Albert Head. Too many honeydo's to get out today.<img src=icon_smile_sad.gif border=0 align=middle>
T2

 

[Eagle Eyes]

whatever rod you feel comfortable with, some guys like roller tips, others (including me) dont. i like a rod about my own height, too long is more work, to short is no fun.
penn 330 reels are pretty nice, with 80 pound tuff plus.

 

[casper5280]

I have a penn long beach rod and 330 reel with roller tip and a berkley roughneck and quaruim reel normal tip.Used both rods in the derby and found that when the rods were in the rod holder jigging they worked both well,but hand jigging that the roller tip sometimes the line would get caught up.This happened the odd time when you turned the rod over to reel in.I would stay away from the roller tip.

 

[battaglino]

The 330 is a good reel have you had any trouble with having to service them. I use Penn internationals 30s or 50 and have never had to do anything to them (inherited them from and uncle not sure I would spend the money). A freind I fish with seems to have his 330s in the shop for maintaince every year? Has anyone else had any problems? I agree with the rod about your height. I use rods with all rollers and never had a problem with tangling at the tip.

Anyone have any opinons on the different braided lines? I have pro power in my Halibut reels but they are at the point that they need to be changed out.

joseph battaglino

 

[Dogbreath]

Shimano TLD20 loaded with 80# Tufline.

Rod-Seeker 665h-6.5'
http://www.seekerrods.com/Rods/GOLDCLASSIC.htm

Reel/line source locally-rod order from http://www.hlstackle.com/Item/classic.htm

Edited by - Dogbreath on 04/08/2006 21:21:22

 

[Tsquared]

Thanks boys, lots of food for thought.
Rollers vs conventional....hmmm
T2

 

[newhali]

dont worry too much about the rod just get one with a soft tip so you can see the ratfish and small doggies. The reel and line is the most important. get a strong proven reel a penn senator 6/o or better yet a 9/0 you will never need to fix either and will resell it for almost whaT you paid 20 years from now. line strength is your choice. green spider type is best.

 

[wolf]

T you got mail


Wolf

 

[nootka]

I use power pro or tuffline spectra type for my halibut fishing.
60 to 100 pound test.

john

 

[JuandeOne]

There are alot of good reels out there, different Shimano and Penn that will do the job loaded with 80#. For a rod, however, I strongly recommend the Shimano Talora. An incredible rod for $100.

 

[Tsquared]

Wolf--try it again--I had to update my email address.
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[TheRock]

I have three Penn 340 reels. Had them for many years never had a problem with them. Excellent reel, large line capacity, smooth fast retrieve, good feel, very reliable, low maintenance, just a beautiful reel.

 

[Dogbreath]

No need for any rollers-Halibut rarely run any more than 40 feet or so.

 

[wolf]

Sent again Tom SEE what happens

Wolf

 

[battaglino]

Dog,

I like to rollers the fish seem to come a little easier. I had two run last year all the way to the bottom twice from the service. But then agian they where being chased by a Sea Lion.



Joey B.

 

[Ilovefishing1966]

6ft Berkley Roughneck Penn 330GTI Spooled with 100lb Tuff Line thats all you`ll ever need...Really good return ratio...

 

[wolf]

All i can say is please dont use roller eyes with this new tuff line and bollybraid its so thin it will slide in between and then snap you loose line and the fish then youll be pissed off it happened to me once and lost a nice hali wouldnt want anybody to go through that. in the old days with wire didnt matter but not now

Wolf

 

[Dogbreath]

Good point Wolf!
If a person pays for real AFTCO or American Tackle rollers it won't happen but who wants to drop that kind of dough on a Hali rod unless they build it themself?
http://www.aftco.com/index.htm

 

[battaglino]

Wolf,

I have been using the roller(full roller rods) with tuff line 100lb for the past 4 years and have caught well over hundred halibut and have never had that happen. I wonder if the problem is when you use the just roller tip rods? Tight Lines?


Joey B.

 

[wolf]

Different application all i use is 65 lb test as we anchor here for hali the smaller the diameter the better keeps you fishing longer in the current and yes it did have a roller tip changed it the very next day and ill never go back just my opinion.

Wolf