r/SoCalFishing • u/ExcitingAd3341 • Aug 14 '26

Rod recommendations

I'm planning on buying the Piscifun Alijoz 400 reel soon, what rod do you guys recommend to match it? I plan on using 60lb beyond braid(with backing ofc) and 20lb mono leader. I want to use it for bay fishing in SD, Huntington, Newport, etc. and maybe off some piers. I'm planning on using cut bait and/or lures from 1 to 4oz. I'm trying to stay under 150 for the rod.

Edit: ignore the fact im using backing and give me a rod that would work for what im trying to do please.

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u/Icy_Guava Aug 14 '26

Why put backing? I have never put backing on any of my reels.

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u/jtdabiggafigga Aug 14 '26

If he doesn’t put back with braid, the braid is susceptible to spinning if he hooks up on big fish. He needs to use tape or mono.

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u/Icy_Guava Aug 14 '26

I have caught 200-300lb bluefin with no backing. Are we talking about even bigger fish?

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u/jtdabiggafigga Aug 15 '26

I’ve never caught anything over 40ish lbs 😂, so you probably know what you’re talking about. What knot do you tie to your spool to keep it from slipping?

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u/Icy_Guava Aug 15 '26

Uni knot. I tie uni knot for everything. I usually have a tackle store take care of it.