Trevala Question .... TFC-63MH anyone used one?

Based purely on the specs, that looks like a great rockfishing rod. I've got a couple Trevalas and I enjoy them. Yes, the lighter rods are kinda like humping w/2 condoms on....but that c/b a good things when considering certain factors like water depth, target species, use of braided line, lure vs bait, etc.  Like Fuzz said.

Sure they have a lot of give, but that taper also helps compensate for the lack of stretch in my power pro line.

Yes!
That's the thing with kayak fishing, you could use a broomstick rod and still find yourself unable to move big fish. Due to the fact your platform is not stationary. Even when pulling a big fish straight up, a broomstick rod would not provide the same advantages to a yakker as it would a boater.

I'd be interested to hear your evaluation of the F-series Travala after you put it to work. Because it seems like a rod I'd consider buying (for kayak rockfish, I prefer rods in the 5.5-7ft range and you don't see many 6.3s lol)

Another thought is that a short rod with lots of bend will allow put the force point fairly close to the point of greatest stability in a kayak, thus allowing you to exert more force on the fish.

If you are fishing with a 7 foot meat stick all the force generated by the fish will be at the end of a long lever arm 3-5 feet from your fulcrum. This will make the boat less stable and reduce the pressure you can put on the fish. If you are fishing with a short rod with lots of bend it will drastically shorten the lever arm and the same force from the fish will equate to far less instability in the Kayak.

This is exactly backwards of the force equation on a boat where you are able to generate more force than the fish, in most cases.

Thoughts?

I have a 7ft baidarka and sometimes it just doesnt feel right on the kayak. Like its TOO LONG.

I haven't used the MH, but I own both the TFC-63M and TFC-69ML. I have each paired w/Shimano Calcutta 401 TE's (I know I crank w/the wrong hand). I've only used them 3 times and caught one ling on the 63M that was approximately 27" (released before measured) and a 50lb White Sea Bass on the 69ML.

I purchased these setups specifically for White Sea Bass and was told by my local tackle dealer that there is quite a bit of difference between the F and lower series in terms of components, actual blank construction and not just weight.  Because of the material used in the butt section and fused tip of the F series the rod has more backbone, while distributing power throughout the rod alleviating angler fatigue. Did it? Well since I've only caught one wsb in my life and the rods sat in the Ram tubes while otw and were not jigged, I really couldn't tell you, but I can say that I believe that I had more than enough rod to handle the wsb and the ling cod.

In my opinion both of these rods are overkill for these types of fishing (depending on size of fish targeted) and the reason that I have purchased 2 new setups for this years wsb hunt. Take it for what it's worth, I usually fish Loomis fresh water bass rods and Shimano 201's for halibut and ling cod in Capitola and like the fight more than the kill.

Dean

Thanks for the input!
I will be taking this rod to AK for Pacific Halibut and big lings 40"+

Ok first real trip out with the new Travala and Revo Toro 51.
Freakin LOVE IT!!!
The little reel has some guts behind it and I was able to do quick retrieves while live baiting for ling cod. I was fishing 8 and 10 oz above a 10-14" live greenling. Sensitivity was great and never felt like I the rod was too noodley. I snagged a couple times and really leaned back on the rod to get a feel for it with a heavy load and it preformed very well. I was able to pull the yak into a strong head wind and good sized swell.
Largest ling of the weekend was 30" and it was almost too easy bringing it up.
I do think that I will make this my main bottom fish set up but will look into a stiffer rod for deep water or really heavy lead days, 8 oz is about max for this rod if you are going to work it all day.
The position and lay back of the trigger allowed to palm the low profile reel and work the rod very comfortably.
Can't wait to hook a big fish with this set up!

For my big 'but rod I am going to run an Avet JX on a stiff 5'6" rod .....