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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: devon42 on November 05, 2008, 06:25:42 PM

Title: gear info
Post by: devon42 on November 05, 2008, 06:25:42 PM

i trying to decide what kind of rod to buy and i might need some help here.


I'm wondering what do you perfer to use when fishing the vedder river
i cant decide what power to get

thanks for the help

Title: Re: gear info
Post by: Fish Assassin on November 05, 2008, 07:30:16 PM

Go to your local tackle shop and tell them where you plan to fish and what you're targetting. They'll recommend something.

Title: Re: gear info
Post by: milo on November 05, 2008, 07:43:32 PM

Assuming you want to shortfloat, go with a medium action trigger-grip 10'6 or 11' rod, rated 10-20#.
It will give you all the power you need, and it is a great general use salmon/steelhead rod.
With it, you can fish for all salmonid species in the Vedder.

Make sure to match it with the right levelwind reel, such as Ambassadeur 5 or 6000 series or Calcutta 250/400, and Bob's your uncle.

Shimano, Fenwick, Berkley, TFO, Sage, Quantum, Trophy...all those brands make such rods at different price points to suit every budget.

Title: Re: gear info
Post by: adriaticum on November 05, 2008, 07:56:12 PM

To make it real easy for you  ;D
Get Fenwick HMX 10-20 lb and Abu Revo-S low profile baitcaster and Betsy is your aunt!

Title: Re: gear info
Post by: devon42 on November 05, 2008, 08:00:56 PM

thanks for the help

Title: Re: gear info
Post by: HOOK on November 05, 2008, 08:16:43 PM

I own two Berkley specialist rods 10'6" and they have landed tons of fish from all size ranges. nice sensitive tip. My buddy has an HMX that he loves, thanks to me picking it out for his girlfriend to give him for his bday LOL its good to see him fishing a new rod that he is actually landing his fish with  ;D

the HMX is a little lighter rod (weight wise) so i would go for that if i had to buy a new trigger rod. unfortunately i use a pin setup now so i wont  ;)

Title: Re: gear info
Post by: BwiBwi on November 05, 2008, 08:37:38 PM

If coho is your main target, get Gloomis GLS STR1363.  Line rating 6-12 Lure Weight 3/8 ~ 3/4.  Good for casting light lure/bait. Couple it with a low profile reel something with magnetic slow down. ie Daiwa Steez great for casting light weight.

Title: Re: gear info
Post by: devon42 on November 05, 2008, 08:57:44 PM

im kinda looking for a rod that would be light enough for coho but could still tackle a spring if it took my hook

Title: Re: gear info
Post by: BwiBwi on November 05, 2008, 09:02:58 PM

You'll love the GL3 then.  I've fought springs upto #24 on it and it was FUN!!!

Title: Re: gear info
Post by: Fishin_Squirrel10-4 on November 05, 2008, 09:24:21 PM

hey devon, are you going to the vedder tomorrow?  ???

Title: Re: gear info
Post by: devon42 on November 06, 2008, 07:41:19 AM

no not tomorrow i probably wont be heading back until after new years