Which Rod Should I Get

[Crab Pot]

So my car got broke into while in San Diego and they got among other things two of my heavy long range kits.

I have USAA insurance and they have been great.

After being spooled on my last trip, Penn International VISXS 20 100# braid, I decided to go with the same reel but in a 50 model.

The question I have is what rod to pair it with?

I'll be putting 200# braid on the reel when it gets here next week.

I want it to be a multipurpose kit, kite, standup, rail, ect.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Steve

[MarkT]

Why 200# and not 130#?  I have 130# on my Mak 50 for fishing 130# top shot.

[Crab Pot]

200# was suggested from the store I bought it from.

[Crab Pot]

Anyone?

[Ling]

Anyone?

Even if you put 200 lb braid on it, the reel won't do 100 lbs of drag.  A United Composites Extreme Invictus would do nicely.  Buy a Gladiator if you think you need to max it completely out.  I would put 130 lb braid on it and fish it at max 65 lbs of drag with an Invictus.  I have never pushed a reel past 50 lbs drag

[MarkT]

I agree with Brendan, my Mak 50 w/130# is on a UC Invictus 76. I landed a 270# YFT using Alan's rig in 20 min using 45# at strike and more when it was at deep color.

[sciaenops]

Steve-

Can't add anything to previous suggestions.

Imo, a 50 wide would work on the kite but would be pretty cumbersome & overkill for most other boat apps, including heavy jigging/flat falling.

The biggest reel I have is a Mak 20 - with 120# j-braid & 100# mono topshot. I have it on a Phenix Axis 720X3H and it has handled fish up to 200# w/relative ease, so I'm guessing it could handle more. You may want to stick to a 20 or 30 for all around duty.

[Brewcrafter]

That Viper is a sweet rod.  Mine is paired with a VISX20 loaded with 100#.

[Benni3]

I miss it this week,,,, but go up to ohana means family and zoom call on Saturday,,,,,, good people there to give you the ends and outs to this type of fishing and gear,,,,,

[Crab Pot]

Thanks guys, I'll look into those rods.