New rod for Lingcod, Rockfish, Halibut, etc.

 
I am looking to buy a rod and reel for the above mentioned fish.
At the I.S.E. show I saw the Shimano Trevala rods that Chuck E. and Fishhunter were using but forgot to write down the actual model #s. I'm not sure of the action. I think that they were medium action. I also looked at a ugly stick at Walton's Pond that was very reasonably priced. If you guys or anyone else reads this, help me out please.

Thanks B.A.

If you do a search for rockfish on this site you will see a few posts of a bunch of people describing there set ups for the above mentioned. Good luck

I use the Trevala MH paired with an Avet SX. It's a bit of overkill on the rockfish, but works well for large lings. I've also used the Trevala with an Abu 7000c3, which works just as well and is a less expensive way to go.

You can't go wrong with an Ugly Stik either, but for me I prefer the lighter weight of the Trevala when it comes to a rod I'm going to be holding all day long.

You could also PM them if you don't find what your looking for with the search function.

2x for the trevala. I have been really impressed with the Okuma Baidarka rods. I've never felt out gunned. But I also tend to go lighter. I would say nothing longer then 7 1/2 feet. that makes the reach to land a bit tough. I think 7 - 7 1/2 feet is the ideal length. And like Jay says a bit lighter is better since you are jiggin' all day. I just got the Revo Toro so I am betting that will be my go to rig on my my Trevala

Not sure about the exact model # for the trevala but I like the lightest one. I believe it's rated for 10 to 30# braid and fishes 20# perfectly. It's a nice stick because it has a light enough tip to effectively fish live bait for halibut etc.  In fact I think they would do great trolling a one pound ball for salmon if we ever get a season again. Great all around rod.


-Eliot

   I have had 2 of the MH Trevalas since they came out. I started using them a lot the first couple years I had them. They feel great in the hand when fishing.

 I feel however, that I have lost a lot of fish due to the slow action of these rods. I just can't always get a quick solid hookset like I like. I HATE watching my iron just fall out of the yap of a big ling at yakside. I Hate It.

  I have gone back to fast action seven foot graphite rods and am happy again. I will be selling my Trevalas at Albion for sure. I will replace them with a 7.6 MH Calcutta Fast Action rod. 

It's pretty hard to beat a Calstar 700L or even an XL. Love those rods for rockies and 'buts.

those Trevalas will handle all you listed......follow EWB on the not over 7.5' and keep it within that 30-20lb range.........you'll be very happy.

The Trevalas are nice, but just FYI it's not necessary to spend that much.  An ugly stick, or cheap fiberglass rods are fine for rockfish n lings.

I caught a lot of fish on my $15 used boat rod before upgrading.

 You dont really need 300 bucks worth of equipment to catch rockfish all day. The tackle shops would have you believe that only the most expensive stuff makes you better. Hah!

The Trevalas are nice, but just FYI it's not necessary to spend that much.  An ugly stick, or cheap fiberglass rods are fine for rockfish n lings.

I caught a lot of fish on my $15 used boat rod before upgrading.

soooo true, so true.......i burned out the drag in my first RockFish spinning reel. but it lasted for a season.

I'm a firm believer of quality tackle. Better rods and reels generally have a better feel to it (lighter in weight too) and they are usually built to last longer.

I'm a big fan of the Trevala and Clarus rods (both by Shimano) and the Shimano Calcutta 401 TE and the Abu Garcia Toro reel.

...just my 2 cents

Hey B.A...... I like the Trevala too, but I believe the all-around combo I recommended to you at the show was the floating 7' Okuma Baidarka (BK-C-701M) e-glass rod set up with a Daiwa Sealine SL-X20SHA reel.  The Outdoor Pro Shop in Oakland carries both, but if you shop around, you can get the combo for less than $200.  That rod/reel combo loaded with 40# spectra can handle everything from big striper, sturgeon, halibut, lings, and rockfish.

Hey B.A...... I like the Trevala too, but I believe the all-around combo I recommended to you at the show was the floating 7' Okuma Baidarka (BK-C-701M) e-glass rod set up with a Daiwa Sealine SL-X20SHA reel.  The Outdoor Pro Shop in Oakland carries both, but if you shop around, you can get the combo for less than $200.  That rod/reel combo loaded with 40# spectra can handle everything from big striper, sturgeon, halibut, lings, and rockfish.

you will also learn that when ChuckE speaks I listen.......that Sealine reel is composite (not metal) and will not rust. = good for kayak fishing in salt