Fishing with Rod Discussion Forum
Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: scruffy on September 11, 2005, 12:02:15 PM
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I'm looking for a light-med action rod in the 10' range i have a small bait caster I'd like to put on it for pinks/coho any suggestion on what kind of rod i should get
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A couple years ago I switched to the Trophy brand and I have never looked back. A great rod without paying a fortune for.
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Shimano Convergence. Won't break your bank.
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Another vote for Trophy, increadible value for their performance. If you're only going to be using it for coho and pinks, have a look at this model number: TG6105LC. It retails for ~$100, is 10.5 ft long, and is rated for 8-17lb test. I fished 12 lb test on it and it works beautifully, lots of fun for drifting coho in the chehalis.
With some practice, you could take a chum or maybe a smaller spring on it, but be prepared for a longer fight, although it could be a bit of fun.
The Convergence is also a nice rod, but I'd still go with the Trophy.
If you're looking to maybe spend a bit more, I recently picked up a Frontier rod (made by G Loomis Canada). Looks like a very nice rod, this is the model number I bought: FX3 STR 1263 BC. Rated for 12-20 lb test, so you could take a chum on it, and springs. Has a nice action to it, but retails for ~$280.
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Any suggestions of where one could find an abundance of these rods. I too am also interested as wouldn't mind a back-up rod that is quality. Many thanks.
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Don't mean to hi-jack this thread but who are some recommendations for a medium spinning rod to handle chums and the light springs?
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Any suggestions of where one could find an abundance of these rods. I too am also interested as wouldn't mind a back-up rod that is quality. Many thanks.
Fred's has a bunch of Trophy's.
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Don't mean to hi-jack this thread but who are some recommendations for a medium spinning rod to handle chums and the light springs?
Chum's and light springs? Do you mean Spring Jacks and Chums? Personally I wouldnt use a spinning rod for chum or springs but I do suggest a drift rod.
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Don't mean to hi-jack this thread but who are some recommendations for a medium spinning rod to handle chums and the light springs?
Chum's and light springs? Do you mean Spring Jacks and Chums? Personally I wouldnt use a spinning rod for chum or springs but I do suggest a drift rod.
Interesting, in the states and other parts of the world, people use lots of spinning tackle for big fish. Guess it's not a popular practice here.
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at berry's we have one of the largest and diverse selections of rods and all of the brands mentioned above. we can also do much better than the price mentioned above on the frontier G.Loomis rods as well.
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i think i'll gonna try the trophy rod as i've heard nothing but good things about them thanks to all for your input and tight lines :)
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Fenwick HMX 10'6 medium action 10- 20 lbs test i use it with my pin but every one who has one for levels love them. but the set u back about 180$ but well worth the money i have a trophy level wind rod for the frazer and they are great too
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Anything but a convergence. Trophy XL's or Berkley's are better.
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HMX 10'6 just love the rod!!
DaN
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yup gotta love FENWICK so nice feel every thing
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i've got a fenwick hmx 10'6" as well. it's a keeper.
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Hey biffchan - why not a convergence?
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Stryker 2106, not just because its a website sponsor. ;) I absolutely love my Stryker 2106 since I started using it last September. So far it has been excellent for coho, steelhead, bull trout, pink, chum, spring jack. A small baitcasting reel goes well with it, a very light setup. I am not too fond of the Stryker 3106, possibly because I am a smaller guy, the rod is fairly heavy and drains my energy during a fishing day. I usually put on 12lb test Maxima to go with the 2106. Moderate action, very sensitive.
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i use the trophy XL med action and the trophy steelheader med heavy.
heavier than most of the pricier rods, but very reliable and durable. but of course, if you can afford it, loomis is the one for life.
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Hey biffchan - why not a convergence?
Because 1. It's more expensive than the Berkley, 2. It's not as good as the Berkley, and 3. I've broken 2 convergences.
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Don't mean to hi-jack this thread but who are some recommendations for a medium spinning rod to handle chums and the light springs?
For a spinning rod I would recommend Trophy. Trophy rods are tough and they have incredible actions.
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Berkley canadian specialiast series !!!
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I would agree with BIFFCHAN. I broke 2 convergence rods in the past week. No fault on my part. One just snapped as I was retrieving and 2 days later the brand new replacement rod snapped as I was fighting a small sockeye. I took another in exchange but if this too breaks, that's it for me for this rod.
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There might be some defective batches of Convergence rods. I broke the tip of one by seperating the 2 pieces when I finished fishing. The line was not on very tight but I guess there wasn't enough slack from the tip to my snap swivel.
In short, it broke cleanly but A&N returned it for me w/ hassle. I figured because it was a clean break (not splintered) and I used it for only a week.
My other Convergences have no problems though.. even w/ small sturgeons.
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Fenwick HMX 10'6...great rod plus it has a 5 year warranty.
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get a fenwick!!!! hmx 10'6 ull nevder look back im serous