Black hole challenger rods for fluke/seabass/tog

[Gerry Zagorski]

701L perfect for Fluke and Blackfish Jigging up to 4 ounces

731m OK for Blackfish jigging but can handle 10 ounces when you're fishing a rig or a heavy fluke jig.

If you only want to spring for only one all around rod, I would go with the 731M.

I have the 731M conventional spiral wrapped which I use to jig and rig for Blackfish and the 731M spinner which I use to Fluke and Blackfish jig. Albeit it more then you need for some applications it's plenty light weight wise and super sensitive, the tip just doesn't have the give you might want for Fluke, depending on how you fish.

Looks like your valiant is fairly lightweight @ 14.6 ounces so it would probably pair up well with either..

Can't comment on the 801 since I don't own one.

Good luck with your choice John and if you want to hold the 731M and see how it feels with your reel on it send me a PM and we can arrange.