Which UC rod for Penn Fathom 25nld2?

[Jalberto3767]

Hey everyone,
I recently purchased a Penn Fathom 25nld2 which will be my 40# live bait set up. Looking to see what everyones opinions are for what rod I should look into( Id prefer an 8ft rod). I know Seekers SS6480-8'CT is good but want to know my options. Thanks and Tight Lines!

 

[wtrbrdm]

RGP Mega 80 for up to light #50

Jamie did a great write up on the new RGP rods. I have the Mega 80, Predator 80 and Terminator 80. His write up is spot on, as the Terminator is way more powerful than the Predator.....another UC rating typo....

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[Kos]

GP 80 Mega & GP 80 Monster are sick 40lb rods! You can't go wrong with either

 

[hucklongfin]

Mines on a US 76HP. I like the 7'6" rods for bait.

 

[bob1825]

I've been using mine with the GP Mega.

 

[ysmoose]

Calstar gg 6480, calstar gf 800mh, fishing syndicate 800h

 

[ysmoose]

Calstar gg 6480, calstar gf 800mh, fishing syndicate 800h

Sorry I just saw that you were asking UC only..

 

[Ventura Bill]

I have mine on an 8' Del Mar

 

[Bob Sands]

Hi J.B.... Lots of choices by U.C. but you might want to take a look at the RGP 80 Tilefish Jr.. I was going to write it up this week as U.C. started wrapping them as Factory versions.. And they are awesome for the purpose you are looking for... We have sold a bunch as customs and blanks.. And they may just fit your bill..

Best of luck on your decision

Jamie

 

[Pjstevko]

PCH 801XH

 

[klong60]

I use a monster with my 25nld2 or a SS 6485

 

[Jalberto3767]

Hi J.B.... Lots of choices by U.C. but you might want to take a look at the RGP 80 Tilefish Jr.. I was going to write it up this week as U.C. started wrapping them as Factory versions.. And they are awesome for the purpose you are looking for... We have sold a bunch as customs and blanks.. And they may just fit your bill..

Best of luck on your decision

Jamie

Jamie, is there a RGP Tilefish Jr.? I only see the US76 Tilefish Jr. or the US80 Tilefish.

 

[Bob Sands]

Jamie, is there a RGP Tilefish Jr.? I only see the US76 Tilefish Jr. or the US80 Tilefish.

Yes, in an 80 designation (8 foot) but we have been selling them as blanks in the past. You will absolutely want to check out the RGP 80 Tile fish Jr. Factory wrapped versions that we now carry..

Note. You will not find these in the current catalogue but they are available.

You may also check out some of the rods recommended by others along with the RUS 76HP.. No wrong choices and now it comes down to which rod feels best to you..

I know you are in S.D. but we just received some at the end of last week so they may still be in stock.. More on the way..

Jamie

 

[mutu0069]

I have mine on a GP 80 Tilefish Jr. Bad ass combo!! This rod has some serious pulling power!

 

[hucklongfin]

The US 76 Tilefish Jr is too light for 40#, I use it for 30#. The RGP 80 Tilefish Jr must be more powerful... like the GP versions of the other rods.

 

[2Rotten]

I have my Torque 25nld2 on a 7'6" Tilefish Jr. and like it a lot! But, I use it mainly for 30# leader. I have a Fathom 30/2 on a 7'6" UC 76HP that I like a lot for 40#, and a Torque 30/2 on an 8'0" Terminator that I Love for 40#. All good choices, this is what I like.

 

[JamesTaylor]

Normally mine is on a us76hp but lately it’s been on a ce900 wahoo

 

[yakdout]

Mine is on a ce800 wahoo

 

[Fingerling]

I have a trq25nld2 paired with a RUS 80 Tilefish

 

[KINGSIZE]

I fish my FTH25NLD2 on a US80 Terminator. Feels great to me. I pull pretty hard and generally fish a tighter drag then most.

 

[Pitchinwedge]

TRQ25NLD2 on a GP80 Monster is my main 40# setup.

 

[BluefinCurly]

ditto on the US 80 Terminator, though mine is a TRQ 25NLD2

 

[Excaliber]

Both my FTH25NLD2's are on Calstar 875H's for fishing 40 lb.

 

[SouthBayKiller]

The US 76 Tilefish Jr is too light for 40#, I use it for 30#. The RGP 80 Tilefish Jr must be more powerful... like the GP versions of the other rods.

Most of the GPs seem to be about one rod heavier in action and lighter in hand than their corresponding US blanks of the same name. At least that is what I came away thinking after pulling on them all side by side.

 

[bassman88]

I have my 25nld2 paired to UC RCE 800 Del Mar, as my 40# bait.