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jettabambino

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What kinda rod should i get....
« on: February 07, 2006, 10:20:57 PM »

Ok.. here is my story...

i have used the same Drift Rod for quite some time now.. I have caught everything from coho's to springs on it and everthing in between... My fishing buddies have complained though that they think its way to stiff and way to heavy.... what do you guys reccomend.. I dont want to spend alot of money but am open for suggestions.... i use a level wind and may be getting a pin soon enough... I fish the capilano, seymour , squamish and sometimes the vedder...

Thanks for your help
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Re: What kinda rod should i get....
« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2006, 10:29:33 PM »

Why rod do you have now ? What type of fish are you targetting ?
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Re: What kinda rod should i get....
« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2006, 10:42:09 PM »

i am not sure what i use now.... I think its a Berkley.... its to stiff.. i never feel the fish take the bait..its always just seeing the float... and BB ing is really tough as there is very little finess.


as i said above i am targeting mainly Coho's and other salmon...
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Re: What kinda rod should i get....
« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2006, 10:50:59 PM »

I'll say an Fenwick HMX 10'5 rated 10-20lb. Ive caught huge whites to coho on this rod. Love it but dont use it anymore its my back up for my sage 2106b. The sage is a little more money but great for cohos and smaller springs. Hopefully ill hook into a steel with it!!

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Re: What kinda rod should i get....
« Reply #4 on: February 07, 2006, 10:52:14 PM »

how much is that worth dan....

now that you dont use it are you interested in maybe given me a deal....


anyone else got a favorite??
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Re: What kinda rod should i get....
« Reply #5 on: February 07, 2006, 11:24:28 PM »

A nice little rod is the Trophy TGG105LC. It's 10 1/2' rated for 8-17 lb.
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Re: What kinda rod should i get....
« Reply #6 on: February 07, 2006, 11:49:56 PM »

Stryker 1264F is an exceptional rod. Light weight, good flex, a very sensitive tip.
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Re: What kinda rod should i get....
« Reply #7 on: February 08, 2006, 12:07:07 AM »

i say got for a St.Croix Wild river, its a really nice rod...its rated for 8-17lb which is perfect for coho and steelhead.. and its under $200.
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Re: What kinda rod should i get....
« Reply #8 on: February 08, 2006, 10:34:10 AM »

Alwaysfishin is selling a Convergence rod for $40.00 Check out the Buy and Sell
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Re: What kinda rod should i get....
« Reply #9 on: February 08, 2006, 06:27:35 PM »

the shimano is far to stiff.....

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does anyone know what the prices were for the above rods...

thanks everyone so far
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Re: What kinda rod should i get....
« Reply #10 on: February 08, 2006, 07:23:42 PM »

buy a redinton. 200$ i like it alot, i like it better then my old hmx
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Re: What kinda rod should i get....
« Reply #11 on: February 08, 2006, 08:59:29 PM »

Frontier STR1263C
10'6" 12-20 lb test
~$280

Great rod, flexes nicely with a small pink, but has the backbone to turn a decent chum, I was using 12 lb test.

I used to use the trophy that was mentioned earlier, very nice rod, costs about $100, maybe a bit less. Another fine rod for the money, used it for a season, turned many a coho and chum on it. It was the first levelwind my dad ever used, and he seemed to like it.
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Re: What kinda rod should i get....
« Reply #12 on: February 09, 2006, 01:52:38 PM »

I recommend Trophy XL for a good sensitive rod at an affordable price.  I use a TCS6115C 11'6" Custom Series 10-20lb medium power.  You can feel everthing with this rod and it has a nice bend to it when playing anything from a coho to a spring.  The rod tosses pencil lead well and will load up to 4oz but I'd say 3oz  and less is ideal.  For the Cap and Seymour you may prefer the one Fish Assasin suggested but I've gotten away with using the 11'6".  I'm getting a 9' shimano Clarus  to pair up with my new low profile daiwa for those rivers once I find a store that actually has the model I'm looking for.  The Clarus comes with a limited lifetime warranty and only costs about $100 bucks but the longest rod they make is a 9'. The Trophy rod I recommended costs about $120.
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Re: What kinda rod should i get....
« Reply #13 on: February 09, 2006, 07:05:52 PM »

get the trophy XL 10'6 medium (8-17lbs)  i have it on my abu and centerpin and i love it.. have landed every type of salmon and steelie.. great light rod and u feel every pull on it.. 99 bucks can u ask for more?
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Re: What kinda rod should i get....
« Reply #14 on: February 09, 2006, 09:12:37 PM »

where do you find these rods at?
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