Fishing with Rod Discussion Forum
Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Fishawn on November 18, 2013, 04:08:31 PM
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Hi folks, just wondering what would be your ideal rod for swinging spoons. I've heard great things about the Sage CT 290. Deciding between that, a lamiglas si or Rainshadow.
Also, is 9 feet the ideal length for this type of application?
Thanks in advance.
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I would go w/ lamiglas. Ive owned a few and would buy more. Used by a lot of guides that i know as well. I have never had to use their warranty, but i always say a good warranty is one you don't need to use.
havn't tried that sage rod but they are usually good as well.
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X2 for the Lamiglas, I've had no complaints with their rods.
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I had a Fenwick elite tech 8'6" medium light rod casting rod paired with an Abu Garcia 4601.
Fun little rod that I really liked and had some fun tossing spoons at coho with. Unfortunaley I broke the top section while fighting a chum a week ago. The rod is discontinued, so Fenwick is sending me an HMX equivalent.
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The fish on my profile photo was caught with a Sage 290. That is a huge Coho caught on a Skeena tributary in 2009.
I like the shorter rod with a faster action for spoons and spinners. You can really feel how the spoon or spinner is working in the water.
Sage is good. So are the GLoomis. So are the Lamiglas. It depends on your preference and pocketbook.
John
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The fish on my profile photo was caught with a Sage 290. That is a huge Coho caught on a Skeena tributary in 2009.
I like the shorter rod with a faster action for spoons and spinners. You can really feel how the spoon or spinner is working in the water.
Sage is good. So are the GLoomis. So are the Lamiglas. It depends on your preference and pocketbook.
John
C-pin, hit me up if you ever want to sell your Sage.
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Lamiglas Lamiglas Lamiglas. For spoons and spinners you can't go wrong with the Certified Pro X10 MC (10',8-12lb) and x10 MTC (10',8-17lb). Designed for spoons. Fast, sensitive tips.
Their XMG and Stealth SI series have some wicked spoon rod options as well.
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hey I know that this discussion is regarding a baitcaster but what about with a c-pin? Any rod suggestions?
cheers.
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hey I know that this discussion is regarding a baitcaster but what about with a c-pin? Any rod suggestions?
cheers.
Not the thread for that question and I'm a Pin Head!!
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I actually bought a st croix 9ft med light rod for chucking spoons for coho and its killer little spoon rod.fast action
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I actually bought a st croix 9ft med light rod for chucking spoons for coho and its killer little spoon rod.fast action
Magz, which series did you buy?
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I got the st croix avid avc96mf2. 8to 12 lb.1/4-3/4oz.my correction its a9'6".
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I got the st croix avid avc96mf2. 8to 12 lb.1/4-3/4oz.my correction its a9'6".
Cool. Will check it out. I'm assuming you picked it up
across the border?
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No i got at a local tackle shop.@ 225$.i love the rod. Its sensitive and super light.great stick.im not sure how well it will perform in cold weather though.the eyes are tiny, wich may freeze up quickly.i havnt used in the winter yet though.
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I use a 9'6 Shimano Clarus 8-14 lb great rod matched with my Calais
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I also have a clarus med light spinning rod. Awsome rod for the price!!!
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I use a 9'6 Shimano Clarus 8-14 lb great rod matched with my Calais
How's the Calais been treating you?
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It's been great had it for several years, started out like most with a baitcaster drift fishing. When I switched to the pin the Calais only gets uses in spinner/spoon season
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It's been great had it for several years, started out like most with a baitcaster drift fishing. When I switched to the pin the Calais only gets uses in spinner/spoon season
Do you run braid or mono on your Calais?
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I started with braid and now trying out nano fill. main reason for the switch is I am not drifting with it anymore. For drifting I liked the Hi-vis but now for tossing spinners and spoons I went for something less visable
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I normally fish a spinning rod with spoons, but I would like to try a baitcaster as IMO I could let out short bursts of line with my thumb on the spool and keep the spoon closer to the bottom. This would be much harder with a spinning reel AND trying to flip the bail and get a good hookset.
Most of my baitcasting rods are way to long and made for float fishing. However I have one that might work well. I bought it this summer as a beefier trolling rod for lake trout, big rainbows, etc.
It's a Shimano Clarus. 8"6 long. 8-17lb line rating, 3/8-1oz lure rating, med-heavy power, fast action.
As far as I can tell it should work well...most of the spoons I'd toss this time of year would be 1/2oz - 3/4oz.
For a reel I'd put my 6501 C3 or Currado 301E on it.
Can anyone pls advise me id tis setup would work?
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been using my 11 ft med/heavy and a c3 the last month or so tossing metal and been fishing/doing great, cast out just as far as spinning rod guys, would love a shorter spoon/spinner rod but what im saying is it can be done with longer rods.
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been using my 11 ft med/heavy and a c3 the last month or so tossing metal and been fishing/doing great, cast out just as far as spinning rod guys, would love a shorter spoon/spinner rod but what im saying is it can be done with longer rods.
Yeam man if it works giver! 8) For me I've tried casting spoons on my longer 10"6 and 11"6 float rods and I found I had to put a pretty heavy spoon on to get any distance. Anything "light" say 1/2oz or so would not load the rod. I also found I had to really whip the cast and would get a bird's nest on my reel if not careful. Oh and I found my casting accuracy sucked.
I'll try out this 8"6 Clarus of mine and report back. Just playing with it in the garage I think it would cast spoons quite nicely with a small baitcaster on and deliver good feel + hooksets.