What size rod to buy for Steelies

[MtnMuley]

Me personally, a 10'6" noodle rod.

[270Shooter]

kinda what my buddy wants me to get, he says a 9'6'' 6-10 lb lamiglas.

[MtnMuley]

That would be a great rod.  I prefer Loomis, but that's just me.....something about the sensitivity.

[270Shooter]

Would love one too, just kinda out of my price range right now.

[carpsniperg2]

all our steelie poles are around 9-10feet

[BigGoonTuna]

i think for drift fishing it's hard to beat a 9 foot 8-12 or 8-15.  nothing wrong with an 8'6 either.  i don't care much for long rods for drift fishing(other than my 9'6, 6-10lb summer run rod).  leave the 10-20 meat stick at home if you plan on targeting summer runs.  i fish for natives on occasion and never need anything that heavy.

bobber fishing on the other hand, get the longest that's practical for where you fish(not too long if you fish in the little brushy areas).  i've got a 10'6" lamiglas that's great for that.

[snocohunter]

I agree with everyone else. I fish an 8'6 Loomis that's 8-17lb and fast action and it's handled everything i've needed it too. I'll probably be looking to pick up a 9'6 for some bank duty at some point, and maybe a spinning rod for the boat as a backup side drifting rod.

[ridgefire]

for a river rod fishing from the shore i would go with a 9 foot 8 to 17 fast action

[Huntbear]

I do not mean to hijack the thread, but what is the difference in a 10 ft. mooching or drifting rod?  Same action, same power, same length, same line rating.   

Now back to regularly scheduled opinions.   

[snocohunter]

Also, check craigslist for deals. There's an add on there for the same rod i use now G-Loomis STR 1025C 8-17 med heavy fast action. $150. The ad is signed Gary Loomis at the bottom, maybe it's actually Gary. Wouldn't surprise me.

[brichards44]

OK! Thanks for all the info. To be more specific I will probably go back to drift fishing rivers and most likely the Skykomish/Snoqualmie. I have family and friends with boats and plan to be in the market soon. I will go back to a bait cast rod, but could see myself varying techniques between plugs and drift fishing bobbers ect. Thanks

[BigGoonTuna]

I do not mean to hijack the thread, but what is the difference in a 10 ft. mooching or drifting rod?  Same action, same power, same length, same line rating.   

Now back to regularly scheduled opinions.   

mooching rods typically have a more moderate taper, while drift rods are usually fast or extra fast actions.

[Thefisherman83]

Ok, not to jack the thread, but here is what I am doing. Bobber fishing from a boat, at drano ect... What do you recomend?

10'6" loomis float series.

[Huntbear]

Ok, not to jack the thread, but here is what I am doing. Bobber fishing from a boat, at drano ect... What do you recomend?

10'6" loomis float series.

Ok, one that will not break me?   

[270Shooter]

Ok, not to jack the thread, but here is what I am doing. Bobber fishing from a boat, at drano ect... What do you recomend?

10'6" loomis float series.

Ok, one that will not break me?   

how about a 9'6'' Lamiglas rock creek series. Thats what I am looking at getting, I dont think they are to spendy.