View Full Version : Shimano Trevela Rod for surf fishing
Lightline
03-25-2009, 10:05 PM
Has any one tired the Shimano Trevela Rod for surf fishing?
Havent fished it but the action on the jigging rod would work with a lucky craft?
ken725
03-27-2009, 03:54 PM
Travela is a vertical jigging rod.
Shimano makes the Tiralejo which is for surf fishing. I am not sure which one you are talking about.
GeordyBass
03-27-2009, 04:47 PM
I like this rod for surf:
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DEADROOTS
03-27-2009, 06:01 PM
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I use this rod for almost all application! I'm super happy with it!
lurk 182
03-27-2009, 07:23 PM
not good. i think most guys are using steelhead rods and spinning reels for perch. halibut may be a different story, depending on how heavy lures and line you want.
Lucky Crafts call for a crankbait rod to prevent the hooks from pulling out. The Trevalas are not what you would use because they can't cast a 1/2oz Flash Minnow very far and the action isn't correct. I use a Phenix X-10 and it is my favorite halibut jerkbait rod. The fiberglass trip and corresponding moderate/medium action allow me to cast my jerkbait as far as I need, and it also prevents the halibut from ripping out the hooks when it shakes its head. The graphite shaft gives me enough power to turn . I've tried all graphite crankbait sticks and they didn't work at all for halibut. The faster action made it a pain to cast jerkbaits a good distance, and when I did hook a halibut the hooks would tear out.
If you can't spend the $190 on the Phenix, look for a crankbait rod that is rated to 1/4oz-1oz, 8-20lb line, and has a medium or moderate action. You don't need anything more than a 7' rod, but if you want to bump up to 7'6" you can.