Recommended Fishing RODS & REELS – Socal Arsenal
Recommended Fishing Rods and Reels for the SoCal Angler. Ali Hussainy explains his recommended fishing rods & reels for inshore and offshore fishing.We are going to start uploading quick videos (such as this one) on TOP of our full episodes. With these videos, we hope to share more of our “local knowledge”.
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GEAR that is listed in the video:
Rod selection: http://www.pennfishing.com/penn-rods-casting-rods-penn-carnage-ii/
Line selection: http://www.berkley-fishing.com/berkley-line-fluorocarbon-berkley-pro-spec/berkley-prospec-100%25-fluoro-leader-mat/1290572.html
Reel slection: http://www.pennfishing.com/penn-reels-conventional-reels-penn-fathom/penn-fathom-lever-drag-2-speed/1347896.html#start=5
Lure selection: https://www.nomaddesigntackle.com/
Hook selection: https://mustad-fishing.com/products/hooks
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I thought Penn doesn’t make a red 40 2 speed
Hello my brother I’m one of your fun from Philippines I hope you sponsored me ah fishing rod that’s my dream
Would you say a penn fathom 12 would do the job for 1/2 day trips for sculpin, calico bass, bonito in SoCal?
Quick noob question, what’s going on with the different color fishing line?
Great info here. If you can share one on crimping , applications for aluminum , copper crimps , proper technique , choosing correct pliers , ect. Alot of folks on my last trip are still trying to tie knots with 200lb mono and losing fish. Thank you Ali.
I have fathom 25nld2 I plan to get a reel to match scti 80 to 130 rod. I’ve been looking at the fathom 40nld2 to pare it with the rod. The setup will be used to target 1.5 day trips and hopefully fish 80 to 170 ish pounds do you think that the 40 would be a good choice.
I assume the 9’ jig stick will be the next in line? Thanks for the info
Can anyone recommend an American made rod for conventional off shore catches like tuna and marlin? Anything below 6 foot would be good. I have a buddy in Korea who basically wants to boast to his Korean buddies that he has an American made one. Thank you for any recommendations. Stay safe!
@LocalKnowledge can you guys do a video on socal halibut fishing setups?
I’m going to start fishing NY harbor/north jersey next spring. I’m definitely sold on the Penn fathom 15’s. What rod would you recommended for Flounder, black bass and the occasional porgies ? Thanks
@Local Knowledge Fishing Show what do you think about the Penn Squall Lever Drag Combo ? How does it compare to the 2nd setup in this video ?
Don’t see those rod clamp brackets that help secure the reel on the on the backside of the rod? Necessary?
So nice to see a rig video without someone recommending rods and reels that are just not economically feasible for the average working man!! Nice to see some reasonable priced outfits you are recommending!!
Which Penn rod would pair good with the first setup
How come all american reel winder levers are on the left
Yet this reel is on the right side
So which is preferable????
How to buy
Hi
Need some advice please
I have a penn fathom 30ld gen 2 with maybe 80lb j-braid and I’m looking at a penn conflict x-wrap tuna but can not decide what size to go for there are 4 different size but I’m not clear if it is reel size ,mono size or braid size in the discription.
There is a 100lb, 50-80lb , 30-60lb, 20-40lb
I will using it in 100m of water bait fishing for tog tooth, amber Jack big red snapper could get 2-3 on a line at one time
Where I live I’m very limited to what is available
Regards
Cheaper?
I just pick up the reel in size 25 what stick is good for the reel. I mostly pier and beach fish in Florida???
I started with an avet mxl on a shimano trevala now I’m trying to see whats next I was looking at the accurate bv400 and a seigler ,you have any opinion on them?
I just bought a Penn Fathom 2 25nsd and the guy at the tackle shop swears the rod rating you use for that second setup is way to large of a rod for that reel. I understand that people have different opinions but it can be frustrating when I’m about to make a purchase and there are drastically conflicting thoughts on pairing which rod size with which reel size. Ugh.
Final update: this little reel is the little engine that could https://www.youtube.com/post/UgkxSlytCJqozTF7EbdP4LWP-HUXf9WRDJ0e . It performed flawlessly and was easy to adjust drag in the moment while I was battling a 35lb bat ray behemoth. Mind you, this reel is spooled with only 25 lb braid and 25 mono topshot. It’s paired with the kastking telescopic heavy power rod and the two work well together. This has now earned my respect and confidence when traveling and fishing. If you have ever hooked into large rays and sharks, you know they pull extremely hard and can run forever! This thing clamped down on the fish and was easy to adjust during the fight. It has a nice decently fast retrieve as well. Twice the fish went on mad runs and I was able to gain back line quickly to avoid spooling.
what pound braid do you use on the 15 reel? thank you
Hi thanks for making super informative video.quick question will PENN® Rival™ Levelwind Combo enough for fishing rockfish/halibut/seabass out of santa barbara?thank you
What kind of rod do you recommend for the first set up
Would you still recommend the Penn FTH15 star drag for lighter fishing or would you recommend another reel now in 2023?😊
Just went to SquidCo and picked up a Fathom 25 2 speed with a Axis 780XH. Do you think that’s to much Rod to run a 15 single for Sand bass? Awesome videos btw!
How much all 3 rods and reels cost and cost and where can I get them ?
Can these rods handle 8 ounce sinkers what’s good budget rod for a 8 ounce sinker I’m going fishing on a boat to the spawn for porgies to striped bass
Prices
Do you still recommend these set ups in 2023?
What kinda of rod is it?
Your videos are amazing Ali
Hi all …Is $300 a doable amount for a rod and reel setup for tuna /yellowtail ?
Would love to see an updated video if their is anything to report by you Ali.
Will be making more "In the Studio" content like this. We feel this is a great way to answer questions that you may have. Please comment below what topics you would like to see next.
Happy Fishing
Love this. https://www.youtube.com/post/UgkxntWMOZsO1Zfv-pdn_XuffEtNkTYAYu4Z recommend Got it a couple weeks ago hated having to wait almost 2 weeks to get it out fishing. This pole is one of our new catfish poles. It stood up quite well today. It casts great. It reels smoothly. The pole is easily collapsible. friend ended up catching only one fish because we didn’t have too long to fish, and he reeled it in easily. Good buy. Hubby is happy so I am happy! Looking forward to warmer temps so we can spend more time playing with it!
Hi awesome video! Did you have store where can bought some combos ?
Can you use any of these setups offshore
I want to get a Talica as my all around reel, what sizing would you recommend for it? I was looking at a 12 but after watching this video I’m now wondering if the sizing will be too small for SoCal fishing. I was also thinking about picking up a daiwa saltist 15 and a penn fathom II 25 and that would be my starting quiver.
I’m stupid.. says this is the combo to have and very next segment for different rod this is for your 90% fishing..
On the Carnage III Boat rod line rating is this for mono or braid line ? I’m looking at CARBWIII2040C70 rated at 20-40 line
What is the rod for 1st one pls tell me😭😭
any recommendations rods for a shimano tekota reel for inshore fishing. I am stuck and in need of advice
on the small setup you said #25 flouro but what size braid?
Dear Mr i see all videos and i wat buy a Penn to fish big tuna with live bait or maybe popper. I have a Saragossa 18K, but is is small for some tunas i catch i fight 3 or 4 hours with it. I want something more strong, and i thinking a conventional reel like Fathon lever drad 30 or lever drag, but lever drag is possible to casting?
I fish in Oil Ships in Rio de Janeiro Brasil, and we fish a big tuna more than 180 pounds, what kid of penn i need to buy? And i ask Lever drag reels can i casting 30, 40 or 50 meters, without backflash? Or i need to buy the reel like Avet MC lever drag with magnetic? Thanks
What are the details of the rod for the first lighter set up??
Hey, I am looking to get a nice setup for going on charters for rock fish, yellowtail, tuna, bonito. What reel and Rod do you recommend? I was looking at the PENN Squall II Level Wind Conventional Fishing Reel 20 size, and the Carnage™ II Boat Conventional 30-80 6’6 medium. Let me know what you think! Thanks
Great video Ari. When the Penn Carnage III rods finally get here, which retailer in the San Diego area would you recommend? Thanks!
What are the specs of the small rod?