Thread: rod reel comb o for cad terikehi wanted

Originally Posted by bluecod1967

hi all i almost always use a handline to fish with due to a bad back the handline is easier,whats a good combo the every uses that wont break the budget though i may try a rod again thanks

A few things to consider. As fine a fish as they are, terakihi aren't renowned string pullers, so you don't need heavy gear. They have soft mouths, so stiff rods may be counterproductive. That said, I think gear rating will largely depend on the size of sinkers you plan to use. Most of the time, you will be fishing straight down in to deep water for terakihi, so casting isn't required. In this situation, I find overhead reels more pleasant to use than spinning reels, but both will do the job. Lastly, if you plan on using braid as your mainline, it will mean that you can use a smaller reel, as braid has a smaller diameter than monofilament. There are some robust smaller reels on the market, which if matched with an appropriate rod are more fun to hold all day than heavy gear.