There are several considerations in building a rod for Land Based Game Fishing such as Shark, Tuna and Marlin. Generally, these are Overhead build ups. The ideal blank length is 7’ to 10’ and rating is 15 to 37kg. Use a heavy glass or graphite composite blank as they will take the abuse on the rocks. 

Component selection would include a heavy frame guide (Fuji:HB or LR, Alps:HXN or SU) with matching tip (Fuji HG or Alps DH) or a roller tip if that is your preference. Use a  heavy duty aluminium reel seat and aluminium Gimbal as you would be fishing with a Gimbal Belt. Grips would be a choice between EVA or Leather.

These ranges have suitable blanks:

Blanks
 Brand  Range  Models  
 MHX  Heavy Saltwater  70XXH, 70XH Currently unavailable until October 2020
 MHX  Composite Saltwater  GFC84MH, GFC90MH  
 Calstar  E-Glass  670  
 Calstar  Grafighter    
 The RodWorks  FT120G Surf   6120G  

 

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Shark, Tuna or Marlin (Land Based Game)
$ 13.95
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Shark, Tuna or Marlin (Land Based Game)
$ 16.95
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Shark, Tuna or Marlin (Land Based Game)
$ 22.50
Alps RX Roller Tips
Shark, Tuna or Marlin (Land Based Game)
$ 45.50
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Shark, Tuna or Marlin (Land Based Game)
$ 11.95
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Shark, Tuna or Marlin (Land Based Game)
$ 4.50
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Shark, Tuna or Marlin (Land Based Game)
$ 8.95
Fuji HB Frame Guides
Shark, Tuna or Marlin (Land Based Game)
$ 12.95
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Shark, Tuna or Marlin (Land Based Game)
$ 101.95
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Shark, Tuna or Marlin (Land Based Game)
$ 124.95
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Shark, Tuna or Marlin (Land Based Game)
$ 114.95
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Shark, Tuna or Marlin (Land Based Game)
$ 145.95
Calstar Graphfighter
Shark, Tuna or Marlin (Land Based Game)
$ 189.95
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Shark, Tuna or Marlin (Land Based Game)
$ 198.95
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Shark, Tuna or Marlin (Land Based Game)
$ 189.95
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Shark, Tuna or Marlin (Land Based Game)
$ 92.00