If you could only have 1 rod and reel for NCAL saltwater, what would it be?

Lamiglas Delta Striper Special with a abu 6500. 

Lamiglas Delta Striper Special with a abu 6500. 

Is that the trolling model or the casting model?


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Obviously my vote doesn't count as I only fish the salt once or twice a year, but if it's good enough for Craig, it's good enough for me!

Trevala/Revo. 

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Lamiglas Delta Striper Special with a abu 6500. 

I just picked up one off Amazon for $80 a couple days ago.  I have a few of the 5500's I use for trolling and really like the clickers on 'em, so I thought I'd give the big brother a try for a saltwater application. 

I didn't know it, but these are used in Europe for distance casting competitions.  3, 4, 5 and 6 ounce tosses over 250 YARDS!!  wow!!  I'd be happy to cast around a few kelp paddies maybe 50 yards or so from the kayak... 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CSSRPK/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00

Lamiglas Tfx 7030 C for the rod. My favorite rod ever.

Haven't found the ultimate reel yet, but the Abu Record 60 works for just about anything up here.

Lamiglas Delta Striper Special with a abu 6500. 

I just picked up one off Amazon for $80 a couple days ago.  I have a few of the 5500's I use for trolling and really like the clickers on 'em, so I thought I'd give the big brother a try for a saltwater application. 

I didn't know it, but these are used in Europe for distance casting competitions.  3, 4, 5 and 6 ounce tosses over 250 YARDS!!  wow!!  I'd be happy to cast around a few kelp paddies maybe 50 yards or so from the kayak... 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CSSRPK/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00

love my 6500...I have two. One on a lamiglass one on a trevala. I never feel outgunned with it on a yak. PB might be a different story

Lamiglas Delta Striper Special with a abu 6500. 

Is that the trolling model or the casting model?


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Thats the casting model. Totally different guides and action than the trolling model. Super sweet stick with a lighter tip but good backbone. Great for all around live bait fishing or lures for multiple species. I believe the same blank is also sold as the northwest salmon special.

-Eliot

I fish the 6500/ lamiglas delta striper rod combo for just about everything and haven't been let down yet.  I haven't hooked into a big halibut or anything, but I will let you guys know once I do. I hope it holds up...

Here are the top 5 rods and reels based on 2 or more votes listed in order of increasing price.


Shimano TVC66MH Trevala Jigging Casting Rod       $119.99
Calstar WC196 7C                          $164.54
Seeker BCSW 708-7' T Inshore Rod            $185.99
Lamiglas Certified Pro Graphite Striper Casting Rod    $199.99
Lamiglas  TFX7030C Tri-Flex Graphite Inshore Rod   $204.95

Abu Garcia 6500C3 Ambassadeur         $103.95
Avet SX 5.3                     $159.99
Penn International 975CS               $259.95
Revo Toro 60-HS                  $279.99
Shimano Calcutta CTE400               $349.88

Trevala/Revo. 

 That would be my pick too. That combo can fish for most all species on the nor cal coast. Excepting sturgeon and WSB. Trevala 6-6 mh, Revo toro 60

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Trevala/Revo. 

 That would be my pick too. That combo can fish for most all species on the nor cal coast. Excepting sturgeon and WSB. Trevala 6-6 mh, Revo toro 60

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I agree, but would add that it can handle WSB and sturgeon, while running 40 lb PowerPro main, 30 lb leader for WSB and 80 lb leader for sturgeon, as one option.

Trevala/Revo. 

 That would be my pick too. That combo can fish for most all species on the nor cal coast. Excepting sturgeon and WSB. Trevala 6-6 mh, Revo toro 60

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What's the attraction to the Revo?  It is the low profile of it, the level wind, the weight?  All of the above?  I've never had one or considered one ... just can't bring myself to spend >$200 on a NorCal reel.

-Allen

Trevala/Revo. 

 That would be my pick too. That combo can fish for most all species on the nor cal coast. Excepting sturgeon and WSB. Trevala 6-6 mh, Revo toro 60

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What's the attraction to the Revo?  It is the low profile of it, the level wind, the weight?  All of the above?  I've never had one or considered one ... just can't bring myself to spend >$200 on a NorCal reel.

-Allen

-Allen

All of the above 

The Revo Toro has been the NCKA favorite since they were released. They do fish and cast well. They have some corrosion issues and aren't fun to work on. I sold mine recently and bought a Daiwa Lexa for less than $200. Will post a review next year.