Star Drag Rod and Reel Fishing Tackle For Sport Fishing Boats and Charters 3/4 and Full Day trips

First, I made this video in July so I've sold some of this. Second, every hobby I've ever had, I made a point to always understand it's value to buy and sell products within it to bring my costs down to enjoy this hobby. However Fishing isn't a hobby, it's honestly a joyful passion.
Items discussed here:
1.Lexa 400HD HP 6.3 with Okuma SCTi86XH with JBraid 65#
2.Lexa 400HD PWR-P 5.1 with Irod Kaimana SW906JR with Jbraid 65#
3.Okuma Cortez CZ5csa with Okuma PCH-C-801H with JBraid 40#
4.Daiwa Saltiga 15h with Phenix M1 15-35 8'6 by JNO Custom Rods / jnocustomrods
5.Shimano Torium 20HG with Phenix Axis HAX820H with 65# backing and 40# mono top shot
Update as of today 9/29/21, the following have been sold
- Okuma SCTi86XH
- Okuma PCH-C-801H
- Lexa 400HD PWR-P 5.1
- Okuma Cortez CZ5csa
- Daiwa Saltiga 15h reel
Update: 4/23/22, the following has been sold
- Torium 20hg
- Phenix Axis Hax 820H
I still have:
- Lexa 400HD 6.3 (different one from video after buying/selling/buying)
- Saltiga 15h (different one from video after buying/selling/buying, now never selling again)
- iRod Kaimana SW906JR
- JNO Custom Phenix M1 (never selling)
Update: 10/27/23,
- Lexa 400HD 6.3 sold and replaced with same model with 7.1 gears
- iRod Kaimana SW906JR sold, replaced with United Composites 9ft Del Mar
- Still have Saltiga 15h and JNO Custom Phenix M1 rod
- Added many more rods and reels since, a combination of Seeker and United Composites.

[@AustinGeorge-c8z]

how are you fishing the phenix hax 820? yo-yo, fly line and surface iron?

[@Seastheday88]

@@AustinGeorge-c8z I’ve since replaced that rod. I used it as a flyline setup during that time. Really nice blank. My replacements are a combination of UC and Seeker. 6480 lineup. Check out 310Rodworks TTR. They are manufactured by UC for 310Rodworks, a new 6480 with graphite and glass blend.

[@bantruong7780]

Good stuff bro! Keep em coming!!!

[@Seastheday88]

Heck yeah, Les Go! Ready to get out there again.

[@cresendiz84]

Saltigaaaaaa 👌🏽

[@Seastheday88]

that’s exactly how I say it too. Added a 35h to this group and reduced/replaced a few others in the star drag group 🙌

[@cresendiz84]

@@Seastheday88 yeah bro, I have 8 of them. Might be 10 by the end of today 😭

[@Seastheday88]

@@cresendiz84 lol I can foresee the addiction. I added the 35ha, since I couldn’t source a 30t. All beauties 🙌

[@cresendiz84]

@@Seastheday88 I have two 35HAs in my collection

[@Seastheday88]

@@cresendiz84 oh heck yeah. The machining on these are insanity. Hopefully get to put it to use soon. How are you applying the 35ha? I def see yo-yo and in a pinch, flyline. Thanks🙌

[@nathanling1665]

How do you like your cortez? I am looking in to buying one

[@Seastheday88]

The Cortez is awesome for price point, has awesome freespool and super light from its graphite frame. I sold it few months ago. Another alternative in similar price points would be Shimano Torium or Penn Fathom. Awesome reels for the price. Thanks and hope that helps.