![]() ![]() Second, which is all personal preference, but the action is listed as "fast". ![]() There's no need for roller guides on a halibut rod. These are on heavy duty 130 setups with big mono lines. Big powerful fish that destroy drags and fray line. Where you see roller guides on rods is for fishing for big pelagics: big sharks, marlin, giant tuna, etc. This may or may not become an issue, but I personally wouldn't risk it. The thickness (or lack thereof of spectra) may cause the spectra to bind in the rollers, depending on the clearance between the wall of the guide and the roller. If you plan on using spectra/braid (which is what I highly recommend for jigging), the roller guides may cause some issues. This is important based on what type of line you are planning to use. Ok, I just looked at the G.Loomis Halibut rod online and have a couple of thoughts/opinions.įirst off, I notice that the rod incorporates at least two roller guides (the tip, and the guide closest to the reel seat) judging from the pictures on Loomis' website. Penn GLD has better guts but everything else can be upgraded on the TLD to exceed the GLD. Most important is proper pairing of Rod length, action, power and class reel with quality components and proper line.īudget reel, Shimano TLD 25, rock solid performance for a good price. Senator 114 conversions using SS gears, double dog, gear sleeve, Tib frame, 7 + 1 Carbonx drags, oversize T handle and offset arm). Not saying you can't convert reels for a fraction of the price (ie. Cheap parts to lighten rod or reel, or quality lightweight parts for more money. When it comes to reels, your looking at quality of parts and weight. I've used the same setup on Yellowfin and smaller Bluefin but the fast action with the high power tends to flip live bait For Halibut, the action and power work well to drive the hook and the Carbonx drags keep the line from surging on runs.īiggest difference between the quality you pay for in rods typically comes down to feel(sensitivity) and weight. My favorite halibut rod is my Gloomis 6'6" 40-60, Shimano Tekota 700 with Carbonx drags spooled with 60# jb green. I think the next upgrade might be the reels this year and new rods next year.Ī correction to the original post is that the trolling jigging rods are G Loomis GL2's and they are great rods, if you have more than one you have to mark them so that you can get the correct parts together, they are built individually and will seat differently. We release all the big females, but it is a rush to at least get them up to the boat for a couple of quick pictures and then get the hook out and then they are on their way. I have had some of these the rods for 4 years and they are starting to show signs of wear and tear.īy the way, I keep the 40 to 100 lb fish for reasons of tablefare. Another thing is the butt cap is always coming off in the rod holders. What I do not like about the Lamaglass rods is that often the thin braded line will get in between the roller and the guide and bind. I cannot see going with less than 80# test. When we run east to Montague it is a rare trip when we do not hook up on a 100+ lb fish and have connected to fish twice to three times that size. This is all good info, I run an Osprey 26LC our of Seward and in the last three years have had many epic halibut encounters. ![]() Between my boats and my friends charters we have caught hundered of huge halibut on this tackle and never broke a Bucara. the set up does not look like much but it has all the power you need for any halibut or salmon in Alaska. If you catch a 200 pounder, you will never forget the fight in that fish on this kind of tackle. When you catch a 30 pounder your rod will bend and they will pull line off the reel. just might not be as nice a ride.įor private use I would suggest a 6'6" G.Loomis Bucara rod with a Avet LX or JX ( less expensive) or Accurate 270 N( more expensive) loaded with 50 - 65 pound braided line and an 80 pound monofiliment top shot. A Ford Escort will get you the same place a Cadilac will. Nothing wrong with the Lamiglass or an Ugly Stick for that matter. I have Accurate 665NNS reels on them and that combination is great for a charter. What is the difference between the 100 dollar rod and the 325 dollar rod? The Loomis rod is about 8 ounces lighter, the components are better and it has a lifetime warrenty, so if in your lifetime it breaks in any way, they will replace it. To answer your question I have 17 HLBR72-50RC rods and they have proven to be very good halibut rods.
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