Tsunami TSCC-703H and TSCS-703H travel rods

http://www.biminibayoutfitters.com/tsukayakrods.htm

The more I use the TSCC-703H, the more I absolutely love it.  In fact, last year I started using it for everyday rockfishing.  This is a 3-piece travel rod, 7' in length, cork handles, trigger grip.  While it is rated up to 2 ounce lure weight and 15-25# line, it is good for jigging up to 8 ounces.  I've used this rod in Alaska jigging 8 ounce leadheads for hours on end and now I've used it yoyo-ing 7 ounce jigs in Mexico for hours on end.  This rod is light enough to work all day long, but tough enough to subdue to orneriest of fish.  I even put it out on the troll and took some great tuna hits on it.  Mated with an Avet SX sporting 30 pound powerpro, and you have a rod that can take pretty much anything you throw at it.  And yes, it easily handles halibut and  yellowtail to 30# and I'm confident it can handle a lot more.  Tsunami does have a rod bigger than this (the TSTBC-703H, rated 1-6 ounces, 30-40#) but that rod starts getting on the heavy side for everyday kayak use.

I also picked up the spinning version of this rod, the TSCS-703H.  While it looks like the blanks are the same, it somehow feels a tad lighter than the conventional version.  Still, this rod did as well as its conventional cousin landing some bruiser skipjack, mahi, and sierra.  I turned to this rod for flylining sardinas or tossing topwater plugs.

If you're looking for a good travel rod, or even a daily rod, these rod can't be beat at $84.  A little hard to find, but they show up on EBay and a few online shops.

-Allen

I like it....I may add it to my 'wish' list

Thanks for the info!! This looks like a great setup!! I found it online and it will be my next purchase. Has anyone heard anything about the MC Avet reels, is it worth the extra money ?? I will also be using this same reel for throw lures for striper fishing on the Stanislaus and Delta.

Badog

Thanks for the intel Allen.  I'm heading On a trip
To the PI and was thinking of bringing gear.  This will be perfect and won't take up much space.  Last time I took the golf clubs to the island my wife almost killed me.

Thanks for the review on this rod. I've been looking at these as an inexpensive possibility for baja trips. I think this has made my list!

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Mooch, I left one up with Howard last year.  So you can try before you buy.   

-Allen

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Mooch, I left one up with Howard last year.  So you can try before you buy.   

-Allen

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