u/Illadelphic

Hi Anglers,

I’m looking to buy my first bluefin tuna setup for Northern California. Most of the fish in this area range from 50–150 pounds, with the occasional 200+ pounder.

I’ll primarily be trolling, and my boat doesn’t have rail rods. Since I’ll probably only go out 2-5 times per year, I’m looking for a capable setup without going overboard on cost.

Here’s what I’m considering:

Rod:

• Okuma Makaira Abalone Series Offshore Trolling Rod (MK-TR-601XH), 6', rated for 40–100 lb.

Reel:

• Shimano SpeedMaster II 16 (SPM16II) or SpeedMaster II 20 (SPM20II).
  • I also looked at the Talica, but I can’t justify spending the extra $300+ for how often I’ll use it.

Would you recommend the size 16 or 20 SpeedMaster for this setup? Is a 6-foot rod a good length, especially since I don’t have rail rods?

Thanks!

Hi Anglers,

I’m looking to buy my first bluefin tuna setup for Northern California. Most of the fish in this area range from 50–150 pounds, with the occasional 200+ pounder.

I’ll primarily be trolling, and my boat doesn’t have rail rods. Since I’ll probably only go out 2-5 times per year, I’m looking for a capable setup without going overboard on cost.

Here’s what I’m considering:

Rod:

• Okuma Makaira Abalone Series Offshore Trolling Rod (MK-TR-601XH), 6', rated for 40–100 lb.

Reel:

• Shimano SpeedMaster II 16 (SPM16II) or SpeedMaster II 20 (SPM20II).
  • I also looked at the Talica, but I can’t justify spending the extra $300+ for how often I’ll use it.

Would you recommend the size 16 or 20 SpeedMaster for this application? Is a 6-foot rod a good length, especially since I don’t have rail rods?

Thanks!

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Hello Redditors,

I was recently gifted a Shimano Spheros SW C3000HG and I’m looking to get into surf fishing here in California. I’m trying to find a good rod to pair with it and would appreciate any recommendations.

I was thinking something in the 8’6”–9’6” range since I’ll primarily be targeting halibut and striped bass. In my area, these fish rarely exceed 20 pounds, so I’m looking for a setup that’s balanced and practical rather than overkill.

Any suggestions on rod length power, or specific models that pair well with this reel?

Thanks!

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