Rock Fish ideal setup

For those of you fishing the salt for rockfish / lingcod / halibut, what is your favorite setup; rod/reel?

7-7.5 MH rod with Torium reel.  I wish I had a reel that auto engaged so I don't have to flip the switch when it's time to reel. 

6'6" M or MH Trevala and a low profile bait caster reel such as a Shimano Cardiff. 

1963 california tackle company Sabre 7' with steel spool Penn Jigmaster 500S.

Just sayin'

Bushy

7 foot trevala with a Shimano TR 100 with a Alan Tani Handle  or my Go to 6'6" Ugly Stick with a Penn Surfmaster 100.

3' Barbie pole with Barbie spincast reel.  Great sensitivity, yet has the backbone to tame the biggest lingcod into submission.  However, the 3' Spiderman pole is quickly becoming a favorite.

 

3' Barbie pole with Barbie spincast reel.  Great sensitivity, yet has the backbone to tame the biggest lingcod into submission.  However, the 3' Spiderman pole is quickly becoming a favorite.

 

I prefer my Spongebob

7'   15-20lb Seeker Inshore with avet SX for 8 oz and up.

7'   12lb Seeker Inshore with Calcutta 250 for everything lighter.

These have been an awesome balance between strength and sensitivity.....they're just flat out fun to fish with (especially the 12lb Rod)

3' Barbie pole with Barbie spincast reel.  Great sensitivity, yet has the backbone to tame the biggest lingcod into submission.  However, the 3' Spiderman pole is quickly becoming a favorite.

 

No joke, I use a 2'6" pole in the salt!
(Granted its my backup SHTF pole with a penn reel 😎)

Popeil's pocket fisherman
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3' Barbie pole with Barbie spincast reel.  Great sensitivity, yet has the backbone to tame the biggest lingcod into submission.  However, the 3' Spiderman pole is quickly becoming a favorite.

 

I see a Barbie pole competition in some of the tournaments but not Spiderman.  There is a reason for this, the Spiderman poles are on the cutting edge of fishing rod technology and not available to fisherman at large.  Chris has won or placed high in several tournaments and I think the researchers are seeking him out to try their latest technology.  If you can get one, use it!

Single piece 7ft ugly stik tiger shark mh with an Osprey baitcaster. My back up is an old Bass rig. Rockies are a blast on the lighter tackle. The 7 footer offers a lot of versatility like being able to reach all the way around the yak and gives me plenty of swing for jigging but makes bringing larger fish with in Gaffs reach a bit tricky.