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Fishing Rods => Fishing Rods => Topic started by: troutman561 on September 19, 2024, 12:26:31 PM

Title: Best rod for grouper digging.
Post by: troutman561 on September 19, 2024, 12:26:31 PM
So I might just be looking for something I don't even need as the reel was my limited factor but that has been rectified. I am looking for a rod for grouper fishing. I'm not talking about rod for a 30in fish, I need something for those fish that turn and get you to the rocks leaving you questioning your manhood. It'll be standup but I'm not afraid to put it on the rail.

I am currently running an XH Okuma Cedros. This honestly may be enough. It's strong, it won't break, and it has a quality reel seat. Am I splitting hairs wanting something more? It'll be matched with a Makaira 20SEa.
Title: Re: Best rod for grouper digging.
Post by: Keta on September 19, 2024, 01:26:36 PM
Is your current Okuma rod the 8' 65-200 pound CJ-C-561XH?

If so do you need or prefer a 8' rod?

Okuma 7'4"  80-100 PCH-C-741XXXH 

Penn Carnage West Coast
7'  80-150  CARWCIII80150C70

I have a liter Penn Carnage West Coast  7'  80-130 CARWCIII80130C70 that I like.

Title: Re: Best rod for grouper digging.
Post by: steelfish on September 19, 2024, 04:21:19 PM
CALSTAR GF760H (graphiter) 80-130 a big gun for the big boys, thats my grouper fishing rod, I never target a monster fish, tho.

good thing its not that heavy so I can use it to catch home guards YT
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Title: Re: Best rod for grouper digging.
Post by: troutman561 on September 20, 2024, 12:18:25 AM
Quote from: Keta on September 19, 2024, 01:26:36 PMIs your current Okuma rod the 8' 65-200 pound CJ-C-561XH?

If so do you need or prefer a 8' rod?

Okuma 7'4"  80-100 PCH-C-741XXXH 

Penn Carnage West Coast
7'  80-150  CARWCIII80150C70

I have a liter Penn Carnage West Coast  7'  80-130 CARWCIII80130C70 that I like.



It's the 6 foot heavy Cedros.
Title: Re: Best rod for grouper digging.
Post by: Keta on September 20, 2024, 01:04:56 AM
OK.
Title: Re: Best rod for grouper digging.
Post by: MarkT on September 20, 2024, 01:07:44 AM
I've got big ones on my UC Viper 76/Mak 20 SEa with a 20/0 circle hook!