Post by: blackpowderhunter on March 06, 2018, 07:35:03 AM
Lot's of info out on the web, but wanted to know what you guys use for decent set ups (rod/reel/line) that doesnt break the bank.
I've used penn senator reels and liked them.
Rollers tips on the rods or no?
Thanks :tup:
Post by: MADMAX on March 06, 2018, 07:48:48 AM
spreaders and lead big herring or octo or both
good start
get a belt too
it helps
Post by: James on March 06, 2018, 07:59:49 AM
If you have money to burn and fish deep with big weights, a Diawa Tancom 750 electric reel is nice. I run the older Penn 330GT’s for my non electric reels, they were cheap but have been solid. I might spend a little more money this time if I had to replace them.
Lamiglas makes a nice hali rod rod, but ugly sticks are a good bang for the buck.
Post by: blackpowderhunter on March 06, 2018, 08:07:51 AM
Post by: Stein on March 06, 2018, 08:15:27 AM
I usually run a slider for weight to a swivel and maybe 18" of leader to double 10/0 J hooks with a big hootchie and bait. I think John's Sporting Goods has some videos.
Halibut isn't rocket science, most things work and they are either there or not there from my experience.
Post by: Hilltophustler on March 06, 2018, 08:18:12 AM
Post by: blackpowderhunter on March 06, 2018, 08:22:24 AM
Where will you be fishing? In the sound or off the coast? My gear will vary depending on where I am fishinga little of both, which, i know makes it harder. off the coast wont be FAR off the coast, and it will be weather dependent.
i've halibut fished before so I'm pretty up to speed on rigging things up, ive just never really paid attention to specifics on the rod/reel combo.
Post by: blackpowderhunter on March 06, 2018, 08:23:49 AM
I usually run a slider for weight to a swivel and maybe 18" of leader to double 10/0 J hooks with a big hootchie and bait. I think John's Sporting Goods has some videos.I love his videos :tup: yeah that's usually my problem, finding where they are :chuckle:
Halibut isn't rocket science, most things work and they are either there or not there from my experience.
Post by: fishngamereaper on March 06, 2018, 10:01:28 AM
Post by: Fungunnin on March 06, 2018, 12:30:35 PM
Where will you be fishing? In the sound or off the coast? My gear will vary depending on where I am fishingYes!!! This!!!
If you are fishing offshore in 600-1200 FOW save your pennies and get a Daiwa Tanacum 750.
As for rods, there really isn't a need to go super heavy or expensive. Personality I avoid roller tips for braid as the braid can jump the roller and get caught in the Gap and break off.
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Post by: baldopepper on March 06, 2018, 01:36:05 PM
Went out several times last year offshore, I think the shallowest we fished was 400' and deepest 900'. Hammered the butts and lings but I can assure you no way I could have done it without the electric reels. I'm old but even my friends on the boat who are young were pooped at the end of the day and they used the electrics also. Worth the money!!Where will you be fishing? In the sound or off the coast? My gear will vary depending on where I am fishingYes!!! This!!!
If you are fishing offshore in 600-1200 FOW save your pennies and get a Daiwa Tanacum 750.
As for rods, there really isn't a need to go super heavy or expensive. Personality I avoid roller tips for braid as the braid can jump the roller and get caught in the Gap and break off.
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Post by: NRA4LIFE on March 06, 2018, 01:52:53 PM
Post by: Stein on March 06, 2018, 03:01:03 PM
I usually run a slider for weight to a swivel and maybe 18" of leader to double 10/0 J hooks with a big hootchie and bait. I think John's Sporting Goods has some videos.I love his videos :tup: yeah that's usually my problem, finding where they are :chuckle:
Halibut isn't rocket science, most things work and they are either there or not there from my experience.
They are on the bottom. Right next to the school of dogfish.
Post by: Hilltophustler on March 06, 2018, 03:33:05 PM