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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: KarateKick on August 04, 2014, 11:36:20 PM

Title: Tidal Fraser Salmon Rod
Post by: KarateKick on August 04, 2014, 11:36:20 PM

I am looking at the Shakespeare Wonder Pole:
http://www.berrysbait.com/products/1/0/0/1/telescopic-521/wonder-pole-tsp12-12ft-21803.aspx
http://www.berrysbait.com/products/1/0/0/1/telescopic-521/wonder-pole-tsp13-13ft-20074.aspx

Can these get me some salmon on the tidal Fraser?

Title: Re: Tidal Fraser Salmon Rod
Post by: fic on August 05, 2014, 08:38:24 AM

Unlikely.  You know they are not spin nor baitcasting rods but rather pole rods just hold and wait for a fish.  That means the farthest you can reach is 13 feet from shore.  If you spend a little more you can get a spinning rod between 6 to 7 feet and that'll get you into some salmon.

Title: Re: Tidal Fraser Salmon Rod
Post by: RalphH on August 05, 2014, 11:11:37 AM

how are you expecting to fish?

Title: Re: Tidal Fraser Salmon Rod
Post by: VA7DDP on August 07, 2014, 12:08:35 PM

If you are looking for a rod on a budget I would recommend the Shimano FX line up, most tackle shops have the 12-25lb (Mono)/15-40lb (Braid) Spinning rod for about $30.

http://www.armyandnavy.ca/Shimano-FXS-90MHB2-FX-Spinning-Freshwater-Rod-_p_8673.html

Title: Re: Tidal Fraser Salmon Rod
Post by: Geff_t on August 07, 2014, 09:39:56 PM

I will  look thru my extra stuff tomorrow as I think I may have a spinning rod that you can have.

Title: Re: Tidal Fraser Salmon Rod
Post by: Geff_t on August 08, 2014, 01:04:14 PM

Yup I have a rod that you can have. Its a Quantum cold water salmon/steelhead spinning rod. Its a 2pc 10foot medium heavy fast action, line 12-25lb, lure 3/4 to 1 3/4oz. If you want it then its all yours.