Which Trevala would you buy?

Which Trevala would you buy and why? I'm really stuck on which rod to get. It will be for lings/rockfish, and possibly halibut if I am fortunate.

I will also be using swimbaits on heads between 2-4oz

I will also be using swimbaits on heads between 2-4oz

You'll be fine with either a Med or Med/light rod.

http://www.histackleboxshop.com/Shimano-Trevala-Butterfly-Conventioanl-Rod-p/shimano-trevala-tvc66m.htm

My all around preference is the MH 66 original Trevala (not the green ones).  From rockies to lings, big butts and WSB it's done me very well over the years, and is my number one rod used on the ocean.

My all around preference is the MH 66 original Trevala (not the green ones).  From rockies to lings, big butts and WSB it's done me very well over the years, and is my number one rod used on the ocean.

im kinda the opposite. I prefer the green ones (trevala s)they have smaller grips and im more comfortable with them.i pair them with small baitcaster reel vs the avet and round abu that everone likes.either one you choose should serve you well.

I really enjoy using light tackle so I bought the 7' light action. I find its a great stick for live bait halibut but too parabolic to get a good hookset when fishing swimsuits for rockfish.

I would probably check out the medium if I was you. Lately I've been using a seeker inshore series rated for 10 to 17 # line and it's been great. Nice balance of sensitivity and power with enough backbone to stick them good when you get hit. The shimano teramar is worth a look as well.

Good luck in your search!

-Eliot

Trevala S in Medium is my favorite rockfish/ling rod.  I like the thin grips and light weight.  Paired with a Revo 50 its great

I also love the old grey Trevala in medium light with a Tekota line counter for lingcod and salmon....

the reason for the heavier rods is to get a good hookset with irons and swimbaits.  the lighter action doesn't dig the hook in deep enough.

I have the TVSC 63MH.  It is rated up to 6 oz lure wt.  It is excellent, but not light tackle.  When I am using a 4 oz jig head or 6 oz iron it handles the weight well.  It can run a 8 oz iron decent.  It is shorter and in hindsight I would like the same rod at 7' if available.  Tough rod that handles a big fish for it's small frame very durable grip.

Aaron
 

I have both the ML and the MH. The ML works great for Salmon and Halibut, where the MH works great for Lings and Cabs. Both are paired with the Curado 301. I have 30 braid on the ML, and 40 braid on the MH.
Haven't had a bad experience with either.
Love these sets. ;0)

I have both the ML and the MH. The ML works great for Salmon and Halibut, where the MH works great for Lings and Cabs. Both are paired with the Curado 301. I have 30 braid on the ML, and 40 braid on the MH.
Haven't had a bad experience with either.
Love these sets. ;0)

I wonder who sold me mine?   


Thanks.  It has been sweet.
Aaron

Only the best for you buddy ;0)
Glad you like it.

Get the med. and the med. light to cover all the fish you mentioned to catch. There is really no one rod for all fish.

Jedmo

I agree the Med is more versatile than the ML, in case you need to use a heavier lure due to drift speed. But I like my 7' ML for halibut and lighter lures. My Seekers have more mojo though...seems like every big fish I've caught in the last 2yrs has been on a Seeker Inshore or Stealth...

I've got both a mh and ml, I am using my ML for everything now...sturgeon, rockies,hallies....
Used the mh in Baja, and occasionally use it for rockies now.

I wish they made longer ones.
I have short arms, so can't go around my yak w/ less than 7' rods...
I got Ash 7ML but I would like to have little more back bone for over 4oz jig hook set...