WTB - Yellowtail Conventional Rod for 65# braid/40# leader reel

I got an Okuma M-12II Metaloid 2-Speed Lever Drag Reel during the Black Friday sale and trying to set up for kayak yellowtail trips.
Loaded with 65 lbs J-braid line and plan to use 30lb and 40 lb leader for live bait set up.

Someone recommended Calstar Grafighter GFGR-700M rod but I think this is too expensive since I will be using this rod only several times per year.
If you have any suitable rod to sell or a more reasonably priced rod recommendation, please let me know.

Update:  I just ordered an Okuma PCH-C-701H-CG PCH Custom Series Conventional Rod for $110.  This will be a great match for my Okuma reels.  Been very happy with Okuma's customer service and warranty program.  The last time I stopped by their Ontario office, they changed the drag disk within 10 minutes.

Paul

I have something that might work for you.  It's rated 40lb test, but dang, this is the heaviest rod I've ever had my hands on.  Too much for anything I'm likely to use it for.  I won it at a tournament a few years back and it's been decorating my man cave ever since.
You are welcome to it if you can use it.  You can set a price, swap me something or pay it forward to another NCKA brother, it doesn't matter to me.  I'd just feel glad it was getting put to use!

https://www.fishermanswarehouse.com/product/okuma-bay-delta-elite-conventional-rods/127420

It's 7' long, 9 eyelets and line weight rated just like the Calstar someone recommended. I've inspected this one and it seems to be in perfect shape with the tags and labels still attached. 

I have something that might work for you.  It's rated 40lb test, but dang, this is the heaviest rod I've ever had my hands on.  Too much for anything I'm likely to use it for.  I won it at a tournament a few years back and it's been decorating my man cave ever since.
You are welcome to it if you can use it.  You can set a price, swap me something or pay it forward to another NCKA brother, it doesn't matter to me.  I'd just feel glad it was getting put to use!

https://www.fishermanswarehouse.com/product/okuma-bay-delta-elite-conventional-rods/127420

It's 7' long, 9 eyelets and line weight rated just like the Calstar someone recommended. I've inspected this one and it seems to be in perfect shape with the tags and labels still attached.

Hi Jerry

I could not find any review for this rod.  I found out that this rod was specially made for Fisherman's Warehouse.  On my next trip to Fisherman's Warehouse, I will check out the rod and get back to you.

Paul

Looks like we may be fairly near each other; you are in West Sac and I'm up by Placerville.  Give me a shout if you come this way and you can take a look at it.  Hope it will work for you! 

How about:Shimano TLC-M70HA - $110- 7'0", 25-50lb, Power Heavy, Action Medium Fast

Looks like we may be fairly near each other; you are in West Sac and I'm up by Placerville.  Give me a shout if you come this way and you can take a look at it.  Hope it will work for you!

If Heavenly was still open, I would drive through Placerville every other weekend.
Will let you know when I am near Placerville.

Thank you.

How about:Shimano TLC-M70HA - $110- 7'0", 25-50lb, Power Heavy, Action Medium Fast

This rod sounds a good recommendation.  I am also looking at Okuma PCH Custom Lightweight Carbon Fishing Rods- PCH-C-701H-CG for $120.

Paul