Need help picking a rod

[AlasKen]

I am trying to decide on a rod for my 113H.  May not be a tank but close.  Tiburon frame, Cortez Custom sides, double dog SS bridge, SS gears, Alan's SS blade and power handle.  I need to decide on rod.  This will be a private boat rod in Alaska waters.  Mostly halibut.  Probably less than 100 lbs as target.  Trying to get away from pool cue rods.  Any ideas?

[thorhammer]

With that rig- have you thought about building one? It's an heirloom piece and worthy of a UC Raptor, Seeker or Calstar build. If not maybe a finished rod from one of these guys. They can get pricey but that's where you get lightweight durable action vs. pool cue. You didn't say whether you wanted rollers, or acid wrap, etc. and what line, but i assume 80 braid and topshot on that reel? Mainly because that's what my builds have on them for bottom reason, no other intuition lol.

[AlasKen]

With that rig- have you thought about building one? It's an heirloom piece and worthy of a UC Raptor, Seeker or Calstar build. If not maybe a finished rod from one of these guys. They can get pricey but that's where you get lightweight durable action vs. pool cue. You didn't say whether you wanted rollers, or acid wrap, etc. and what line, but i assume 80 braid and topshot on that reel? Mainly because that's what my builds have on them for bottom reason, no other intuition lol.

You are correct as to line.  I am not set up for building at this time.  I will probably need finished rod although I have thought of building some day.  Thanks for ideas.  I do have one seeker I like.

[pjstevko]

Budget.... Okuma PCH 741XXXH

No budget.... UC Raptor or Viper

[Gfish]

I have almost the same reel/upgrades. Not "The Tank", but pretty much a tank. Been using cheapo rods; a Hurricane, Shakes. Ugly Stick and a Skakes. Big Water. I have one lighter reef rod from Alex Baja Custom Rods and have noticed that I'm abnormally cautious with it, definitely an heirloom rod. The others I don't worry about when I beat on 'em and it wouldn't bother me if I wrecked 'em.

[Hardy Boy]

The Okuma Cedros jig rods are decent and a good price. I have several as do a few guys I know. Will you want to pull 40 lbs pf drag with one .................... no, but for what most guys do its more than good and they have a nice action. The extra heavy is good for 16 oz jigs. They rate the rods with jig weight , it seems close. I caught a 100 lb plus butt on my heavy and it was good.


Cheers:

Todd

[steelfish]

.. I have one lighter reef rod from Alex Baja Custom Rods and have noticed that I'm abnormally cautious with it, definitely an heirloom rod. ..

haha, never saw this post on its time, well what can I say, Im the same with my own rods but I need (I have to) to change that.

[gstours]

Ken, if you can find a Penn rampage 5.5 ft heavy it's my first recommendation.
  Less than a hundred bucks.  Very good for the price.
  Okuma cedros in medium heavy or heavy is next best value for a store bought in less than 140$.  Just saying.