rod for talica 12 ii

I know its been asked, I did a search. But I just got a talica 12 two speed. I put it on a new Okuma PCH 760 30/60
I caught a few yt on it and its amazing butter smooth. My question is the reel seems kind of big/heavy for the rod even though the rod is sweet. Is there a go to rod for this reel? Doesn't matter brand. Using for live bait and flat falls, 65 lb j braid

thanks

 

not familiar with your rod maybe more suitable for talica 10-2. but I have 3 of the talica 12-2 & they are lil beasts super versatile & probably not a perfect match for your particular rod.

I use them on a ulua jig stick, phenix hyrbid phd 700x3h 80lb, & phenix hybrid 929x2h popper rig. I consider it a 50lb and up reel which ever rod maker you prefer.

 

I know what you mean, It's because the newer graphite composite blanks and components make the rods so light, they feel under powered. I think The Okuma PCH76XH (30-60) is an ideal rod for Tac12. Line ratings are accurate, it's a solid 50# rod, IMHO.
I have the Okuma PCH 70M (12-25) with a Tac10 for my go to 20-25# live bait set up, plenty of backbone for 25#.

 

Put mine on my UC 80 monster. It's was love at first sight

 

I picked up the Cal star, 700h, and the 7400
and their both 30 to 80 LB, rods
so I'm going to try it on both of them
and see witch one I like it on the most .

 

I'm paring mine with a Phenix axis 720xh

 

Terez TZC80H

 

I put mine on a PSW700xh

 

I have mine in a calstar graphfighter 765l 65 lb. braid with either 50 or 60lb. top shot love this combo.

 

I have my Tac 12-2 speed on a Terez 7ft H, it's a beast, I can cast a sardine with no problem, lots of back bone, I use mine for 30-60lb

 

I've fished it on a calstar 700h and like it. However, I fished it on a calstar 875h 30-60 last year with 40# and really really enjoyed the match. It's a very versatile reel that will work great on many rod choices.

 

I use mine on a Calstar 800 M. Casts great and lots of power.

 

Tried my tac12ii on a few different rods. It's on a Phenix BD PSW 76xh now. Really fun set up and the 76xh is a beast of a rod. Bait and jigs both feel good on the rod. No BFT on that combo yet tho.

 

Mine is paired with Phenix Axis 720 H (25-60) with 65# spectra and #40 top shot. Perfect 40 lb set up. Perfectly balanced. Good for bait or jigs. Love my Tac 12ii. Consider paring also with UC US 76 HP (30-50) or UC US 76 Predator (50-80)

 

Broke my PCH on its first use.. no real load on it when it snapped either (3-4lbs). Just a funny angle (not horrible) .. Guess i got a bad blank.. shame it seemed like a nice rod. Oh and it was the 700XH with a Saltiga 30T kinda off topic but just thought I’d throw that out there

 

I prefer Phenix, and with 65# braid I'd stick with an XH Hybrid or Axis, your choice of length. I fish 65# braid with a Tac 10 for 40-50 on a 700XH Hybrid and it's awesome. I fish straight braid and prefer 80# braid on the 12 for 60 to light 80# use on an X2H.

 

I just ordered a phenix PHD 700H 20-60 hope that it’s heavy enough fishing 65 with 18-20lbs of drag (bottom fishing) I have a calstar 700H 30-80 it’s almost too heavy (for what i use it for) wish shops here in south FL carried more Phenix-Rods then I’d have a better idea of what i was dealing with. Waiting on delivery tomorrow we will see

 

I have fished my talica 16 on my custom black diamond 700h and it's an awesome setup for me with 85lb fins 40g and 40-60 flouro. I've fished 15 lbs on it and it did fine. Had a nice bend on a 50lb grouper I landed. Should be nice setup.

 

My Talica 12ii is on a Calstar 700h. Its a great reel and I use if for fishing bait on 40-50 line.

 

18-20# of drag? That rod's way to light. I'd go with a phd700x2h for that drag. A Talica 20II fishing a 40-50# leader would be good on a phd760xh or UC Tilefish 80.