Okuma has a bigger reel that may be suitable for halibut called the Convector..Looks like a real honey...I use Shimano TLD25 lever drag reels for halibut and fishing in Mexico and they are killer...but they are over $200 each...I think they would hold about 6,000yds of TuffLine 80#...I woould be interested in this reel as it looks great for the money.