Opinion on what rod to get?

Hey everyone, I've been wanting to get a new rod but not sure which one. I started out on the yak last using my lamiglass but I decided it was kind of long which made it hard to land fish on the yak. So, I switched and got a couple ugly stick tigers which was shorter and made it much easier to land fish. But, I was wanting to get a better quality rod for this year that is easy to handle on the kayak... hoping to use it for salmon and/or halibut this year... thanks for the help guys

Something in the 7-71/2 foot range.has a strong back but good flex on the top end.alot of people go with the shimano trevala. Anything from a medium light to medium heavy. Depends on what line , weight, lures etc your using

just get a medium travala rod like most and be done with it..   I love mines.

just get a medium travala rod like most and be done with it..   I love mines.

Pretty darn good all around rod and not that expensive.  Practically indestructible.

Cal star 196 7' or seeker 196 or 270 7' are great all around sticks that will last forever and do everything from salmon trolling with lead balls to drifting live bait on the flats for halibut.

Thanks for the replies everyone, I'll go and check out the ones suggested this weekend

I just bought a 7' Shimano Voltaeus.  I haven't had it out on the water yet but it seems to have a really good action and sensitivity.  If you're looking for a less expensive alternative to a few of the others, this could be a decent option for you.  I don't think Shimano is making them anymore, but they are still available new online.

I just bought a 7' Shimano Voltaeus.  I haven't had it out on the water yet but it seems to have a really good action and sensitivity.  If you're looking for a less expensive alternative to a few of the others, this could be a decent option for you.  I don't think Shimano is making them anymore, but they are still available new online.

I have this pole also.. I think shimano discontinued it..  Since its not on their website no longer.  Its a great strong pole.. But it is heavy.. I keep it as a loaner pole for friends if they want to fish..  I have the eva crip and it is also thick.. Maybe the cork is more slim and lighter.

Can someone confirm if the Eva grip is better for wet hands? I like my cork grips, but if Eva is better for wet hands then I'm switching.. also I'm deciding between the trevala and the tallus.. look into the tallus as well OP..

It's all what feels best to you.  Myself, I'm not a huge fan of cork but for some rod type I am so go figure.

Cal star 196 7' or seeker 196 or 270 7' are great all around sticks that will last forever and do everything from salmon trolling with lead balls to drifting live bait on the flats for halibut.

+1 love my 270. it's a multi use rod, trolling and drifting

I went to Dick's in Salinas on my lunch break today and found a great local deal you should check out. They have the Quantum Escalade on clearance for $49.99, originally marked at $99.99. Just checked my receipt and they took $10 off and charged me $39.99! They still had a couple left. 

they had some perfect sized pool noodles in the next aisle too...protect the investment

Foam has a better grip when your hands are wet but corked handles are more light n  sensitive. It all depends on what your doing with the rod.thats why most inshore rods have cork grips and offshore, jigging rods have foam grips

Foam has a better grip when your hands are wet but corked handles are more light n  sensitive. It all depends on what your doing with the rod.thats why most inshore rods have cork grips and offshore, jigging rods have foam grips

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