Selecting a Shark Fishing Rod & Reel Combo

Capt Kyle from J&B Tackle discusses the key factors when choosing a rod and reel combo for Shark fishing from an entry level budget to high end set ups.
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[@AdventureStreamingGuys]

Fun Shark fishing vids: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIS5laupYs-Zb8U

[@elijahbl5745]

I highly recommend a rod with at the least a roller tip, if your fishing top shot of mono, which I recommend, your going to want that tip to reduce friction of the knot going through, it'd help keep the not strong and less likely to break under pressure

[@AdventureStreamingGuys]

great point thanks for the recommendation

[@elijahbl5745]

@@AdventureStreamingGuys your welcome, just going based off what Ive experiencing, under high pressure my knots seem to get caught on the tip when I'm reeling it back in, so I got a roller tip rod and tried it on the boat and worked really well so I fish at minimum a roller tip now for LBSF and for boats, I use to same rods/reels for both

[@AdventureStreamingGuys]

I like to use the swivel roller rod tip...then you don't have binding on a big fish run or chaos at the boat. Also use that same tip on kite rods.

[@elijahbl5745]

Yeah I've got a couple with swivel roller tips, definitely nice rods

[@alexrodley2650]

Us shark guys in South Australia run a 50w size reel a 24kg rod 80lb braid or 100lb braid with around 100m of mono and this runs perfect for up to 10 foot taking big baits from the beach and the rod is always stand up instead of bent but

[@AdventureStreamingGuys]

Alex thanks for sharing that info...i like the 50 stand up myself!

[@werquantum]

Thanks for the post. Great information. I stuck through it despite the insane number of camera angle cuts. Somebody make it stop!

[@AdventureStreamingGuys]

thanks for the feedback. If you view it while on a rocking boat, you won't notice the cuts...lol

[@aidanobuck5779]

I got an avet exw 50 and a star aerial rod. Plan to use it for shark, how do you think it’ll handle the big ones?

[@AdventureStreamingGuys]

Like the Avet....not sure what the Star rod is rated for....and it all depends how large the sharks are you usually catch. But the reel with correct drag setting should be fine.

[@aidanobuck5779]

@@AdventureStreamingGuys what do you think the reels limitations are? The rod is rated 30-80 I think but my concern is the reel. Do you think it’ll handle a hammerhead shark around 10-11 feet or big bulls? Not fishing from boat I’m fishing from shore

[@AdventureStreamingGuys]

@@aidanobuck5779 10-11 foot hammer head you are talking 350-400lbs...big fish to catch on a 50 reel and 80# rod from a beach in stand up gear....but once you go heavier especially on a beach, trying to hold an 80 or bigger in a harness gets unbearable. i don't know what you set the drag too but prob 14-16 #, so one limitation would be line capacity. But if you maintain the reel correctly, it should perform.

[@aidanobuck5779]

@@AdventureStreamingGuys yeah I’m planning to use this reel for a while then upgrade to a avet trx 130

[@AdventureStreamingGuys]

@@aidanobuck5779 take care of it and it will last a lifetime. You got to be beefy for a 130...lol

[@matthewmoore170]

Most sharks aren't gonna take a lot of line?.....Seriously!? If its a small shark like a blacktip or spinner I can see the guys point, but if you hook up to one that is 8 or 9 foot..or bigger.......your gonna need at least a 50 ib outfit just to slow him down (if your on a tight budget), but if your going after huge sharks, just go ahead and buy a 130 ib class reel or a 20/0 everol....if it spools a reel of that size, then its not ment to be caught.

[@AdventureStreamingGuys]

I think it is a regional thing. WE get big thresher's, Makos, porbeagles and 200lb blues, you can fight stand up with a 50, you can not with a 130. Plus lots of guys, including myself use their shark rigs for offshore tuna, and 50's work best in the NE.

[@quinnhunsinger1603]

You need a 130 or 20/0 from a boat?? Maybe from shore but on a boat a 50 is perfectly fine. We've caught 12+ foot hammerheads from my boat on 30w no problem. Land based is a completely different animal but if you're on a boat you can chase fish they're not spooling you. I totally agree a 50 is a good starting point and I don't see any need to go bigger. Even Giants aren't taking 1000+ yards of line off a boat.

[@AdventureStreamingGuys]

@@quinnhunsinger1603 good points

[@chayzarate154]

I just ordered a Shimano TLD 25 today, I’m now looking for a rod

[@AdventureStreamingGuys]

fantastic reels! catchem'up

[@rossturner8581]

Hi I have some shimano stc beastmaster 30/50 stand up rods that I have caught Paraiba catfish up to 200lb on would they be ok to try for sharks they seem very strong

[@AdventureStreamingGuys]

short answer is yes you could. Not sure how large or what type of species' shark you would be fishing for....I have caught many sharks on Penn 113H's....but long term if you shark fish they won't be as dependable as a reel made for big game

[@saziyakhanpathan786]

Just I buy Shimano TLD-2 speed 30A Reel can you suggest me for this Reel which Rod I buy for suitable this I mean balance between Rod and Reel for specially I buy this Reel for River big fishes and for long casting so please suggest me which Rod is better for this Reel….Thanks

[@AdventureStreamingGuys]

You won't really be doing long casts with these reels. It depends upon your budget and the balance and feel you would like. If you stay with any of the major brands you will be fine, match it with the amount of weight you will be jigging/tossing.

[@saziyakhanpathan786]

@@AdventureStreamingGuys please suggest me the Rod which brand and which model please if you don’t mind

[@Kaptainrdean]

Thanks, I'm looking into a setup for uk shark fishing. Do you rate the Penn fth60ld?

[@AdventureStreamingGuys]

What is the Penn model you are referring too?

[@Kaptainrdean]

The fathom 60LD2. Thanks

[@AdventureStreamingGuys]

@@Kaptainrdean awesome reels. Depending upon size of your sharks you are targeting some good 80-100# braid would work great. And you could use the reel for other species. But if you mainly target big sharks this reel maybe a bit underpowered.

[@Kaptainrdean]

Adventure Streaming Guys Thanks! That's good to hear. I would like to use it for wrecking as well as sharks, so seems a good idea.

[@AdventureStreamingGuys]

@@Kaptainrdean that will be a good application for that reel

[@liemh9290]

Pro tip: Link to rod and reel in video so I can click and buy =}

[@AdventureStreamingGuys]

very good idea...thanks

[@antonioradulescu1724]

Hey im from Germany and I always wanted a rod like this , you guys sell also online???

[@AdventureStreamingGuys]

Antonio Radulescu yes sir check out Jbtackle.com

[@MuazzPatelia]

Hi do U know anything about the banax tracker 40L

[@ktmdays]

I fish in Florida got a penn 80 need a rod is a 60 to 130 lb big enough

[@AdventureStreamingGuys]

for an 80 you want to get the biggest rod you can...assuming you are not going to try stand up.

[@ktmdays]

@@AdventureStreamingGuys I'm going to be standing up in my robalo 16ft center console 60 to 130 6ft long ok for shark

[@AdventureStreamingGuys]

@@ktmdays In my opinion standing with an 80 in a 16' boat is a bit crazy...you need rod holders for 80 and above. If you are going to stand up with harness get a 50. Your gunnel will be low so a 6' rod will work but it needs to be stout.

[@truckingwithnose]

I have the senator 6/0 it’s plenty reel for offshore paid $110 for it used

[@AdventureStreamingGuys]

good deal...just maintain it and it will last forever

[@ktmdays]

What size avet was that

[@AdventureStreamingGuys]

it's a 50

[@friedermaier1344]

I'm a german guy and I'm planning to go to Florida after graduating this Year. Your video helped me out a lot!!! Now I do have a overview, which kind of tackle I'm going to need. Do you have any kind of tips about sharkfishig in Florida? By the way, the guy talking in the background is kind of annoying, but he's mentioning important points. Probably scripting help's reducing somebody else's talking parts. Nice video!!

[@AdventureStreamingGuys]

AAA Fishing give the shop a call, we can help you out

[@friedermaier1344]

@@AdventureStreamingGuys Thank you very much, I'll call you after I finished school, but I'll keep this offer in mind, thank you👍

[@AdventureStreamingGuys]

good luck with school @@friedermaier1344

[@chaguito69]

I need the info in that shimano tallus please

[@AdventureStreamingGuys]

what information do you seek? Tons of info at Shimano :fish.shimano.com/content/fish/northamerica/us/en/homepage/SEARCH.html?search=tallus

[@derek56ace]

Nice video

[@AdventureStreamingGuys]

Thanks Derek. What rig do you like to use or aspire to get?

[@derek56ace]

Adventure Streaming Guys I don’t live near the ocean anymore lol. The senator reel would be nice

[@AdventureStreamingGuys]

Derek..roger that! Senator reels never die.

[@adctex]

Video was really good... and would have been even better if the guy off camera would have kept quite....

[@AdventureStreamingGuys]

thanks for the feedback

[@manukichu3708]

😘😘😞😍

[@AdventureStreamingGuys]

lol

[@justintraxinger3366]

I reel six footers in on a heavy medium bass rod and 30 pound power pro

[@AdventureStreamingGuys]

Justin Traxinger you have a ton of experience!

[@brentnanita3939]

@@AdventureStreamingGuys yeah I have seen it done. but it was a lucky catch. we was fishing for bullreds in the 2nd gut and hooked up on a 6ft bullshark. buddy landed him on the 1st sandbar where we went out and took the hook out. he was using 30lb braid on a spinning reel. it was a true fight.

[@AdventureStreamingGuys]

@@brentnanita3939 epic story man

[@brentnanita3939]

@@AdventureStreamingGuys I have also seen guys fishing for trout on 15lb test mono land 40 inch bullreds on light spinreels. as for myself I use heavy combos. and 80lb to 100 braid is my average on shimano drum reels with 30lb or more drag, or spinreels such as the penn 10500 which has 50lb of drag.

[@AdventureStreamingGuys]

@@brentnanita3939 50# of drag...you must be a muscle man...good for you

[@Randylayhe001]

Three fkn commercials during the video. Good video though.

[@AdventureStreamingGuys]

Thanks

[@lurkingarachnid7475]

Just give me the parts I can rebuild it myself

[@AdventureStreamingGuys]

great skills man

[@sirwilliam7988]

I’d like to see the same review but, talk about a beach rig. Most, not all but most shark fishermen fish from the beach. Thank you.

[@AdventureStreamingGuys]

Thanks for the idea. Up here in the NE US most fishing for large sharks is done in the deep

[@sirwilliam7988]

@@AdventureStreamingGuys Yeah, we are from the south, Texas to be exact. Beach sharking is a big thing here.

[@AdventureStreamingGuys]

@@sirwilliam7988 Roger that...not a lot of expertise up here on Beach sharking....seen some vids looks awesome