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[aquaboy24]

I am going ot be getting a new rod for my new ABU Garcia 6500 C4 level wind. I want a rod for everything from Pink to smaller chinook......what length should I get? 6'6 or 10'6?

help? 10'6" seems so long

[Sam Salmon]

10'6" is long that's the idea.
Easier to fish with and it highlights the running, twisting fight of the Salmon better.
I've caught Salmon on a 6'6" Muskie rod and the fight was a total bore.
Longer rods are also more forgiving if you make a mistake and you'll be handling it like a pro in a few weeks.

[bbronswyk2000]

Their are 8' and 9' rods out their as well. I like my 9 foot for Steelhead, and Salmon its all about preference but the 6'6' is a bit short for those fish in all aspects but hey if you are comfortable with it than thats all that matters.

[Sterling C]

10'6 Reasons being, as already stated a longer rod is more forgiving. Also, a longer rod will allow you to fish deeper when float fishing.

[Fish Assassin]

10 1/2' definitely.

[Spudcote]

I used to think that 10.5 ft was a little long, but now I buy spinning rods the same length, because it's easier to land a fish, and I find that the casting accuracy is better.

[blueback]

With a longer rod it's also easier to swing roe over to the other side of the river without having the stuff fall off (if it's not in a bag).

[MERC]

Aquaboy: go for the 10'6" length.  It seems everyone is pretty unanimous in that opinion.  Couple of other advantages:
better control of your line/float when you're drifting a float.  Better hook sets because of the mechanical advantage you get of a longer rod.  Generally, longer length=more/better shock absorbtion when the fish runs on you thererfore, is "more forgiving".  You can still cast well with a 10'6" rod, but it's a lot harder to drift a float with a 6'6" rod especially if you're fishing in a crowd and everyone else is using a 10' + rod.  FYI: for targeting pinks I wouldn't even bother pulling out my drift rod.  I've got a Daiwa Eliminator (7') with a Quantam Energy reel which I've used to land 8lbs pinks and 6lb cohos when casting spoons.  I've also got a 9' Triforce Z rod and Abu Cardinal reel if I want something a little more substantial for pinks.  For springs, the 10'6" rod is the way to go.

[Rodney]

10.5 is good, but give the 9 footer a go as well. I used the 9 footer for a couple of seasons in the past, not bad for floating, but excellent for tossing metals.

[norm_2]

Aquaboy: I have a lighter 10'6" rod and a 11'2" little heavier one.  I cast a lot farther with the longer one although it may have to do with its stiffer action.  Also I can set the hook better with the longer one.  I find the longer one more better on the Vedder.

[The Gilly]

I have a 9' and a 10.5'.  If I had to choose I would go with the 10.5'.  The 9' is great for certain spots, but the 10.5 is better all round.