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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: SNapz on September 28, 2007, 11:00:10 PM

Title: Picked the reel now what power rod?
Post by: SNapz on September 28, 2007, 11:00:10 PM
I'm going to be ordering a Calcutta 400 in for fishing springs and wonder what length of rod and what power should I go with? Should it be medium, medium heavy, or heavy? What exactly is the differences?

I will have around $150 budget for the rod. Any models people like in particular?

Thanks for the replies and the suggestiong in the other thread!
Title: Re: Picked the reel now what power rod?
Post by: dspot on September 29, 2007, 12:37:29 AM
For $150 I'd go for a Fenwick HMX 10'6", 10-20lb. I have one of those paired up with a Calcutta 400 and have really liked it so far.
Title: Re: Picked the reel now what power rod?
Post by: Geff_t on September 29, 2007, 12:01:19 PM
go with a shimano. They have a good warrenty even though they do not advertise it.
Title: Re: Picked the reel now what power rod?
Post by: The_Other_Gman on September 30, 2007, 03:27:38 PM
I'd recommend the Shimano Technium.  10'6" medium power, medium action.  Bought one last year and use it as an all-around rod.  Doesn't seem like overkill with smaller fish and has plenty of backbone with the bigger boys.
Title: Re: Picked the reel now what power rod?
Post by: Big Steel on September 30, 2007, 03:31:06 PM
Quote from: The_Other_Gman on September 30, 2007, 03:27:38 PM
I'd recommend the Shimano Technium.  10'6" medium power, medium action.  Bought one last year and use it as an all-around rod.  Doesn't seem like overkill with smaller fish and has plenty of backbone with the bigger boys.
Agreed.  I have the slightly lighter Technium and it also has plenty of backbone.  For the price it is a heck of a rod. ;)
Title: Re: Picked the reel now what power rod?
Post by: Rieber on September 30, 2007, 03:46:26 PM
Where are you going to fish for these Springs - Vedder or Fraser. If this is a Vedder set-up then go with a lighter rod. If it's for the Fraser then go with the heavier rod. I think most end up with at least two set-ups. I used to and I guess still have two set-up for the Vedder. One for high water Steelhead and Early red springs, THen a lighter set-up for the Coho and low water steelhead. The big Vedder whites tend to give up pretty easy so the lighter rod will be fine.
Title: Re: Picked the reel now what power rod?
Post by: The_Other_Gman on September 30, 2007, 03:48:13 PM
Quote from: Rieber on September 30, 2007, 03:46:26 PM
Where are you going to fish for these Springs - Vedder or Fraser. If this is a Vedder set-up then go with a lighter rod. If it's for the Fraser then go with the heavier rod. I think most end up with at least two set-ups. I used to and I guess still have two set-up for the Vedder. One for high water Steelhead and Early red springs, THen a lighter set-up for the Coho and low water steelhead. The big Vedder whites tend to give up pretty easy so the lighter rod will be fine.

Same rod for me regardless of river if drift fishing, tossing spoons, etc.  I'll just switch out the reel.  Completely different setup for bar-fishing.