Post by: jordano on March 31, 2011, 02:52:24 AM
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on March 31, 2011, 06:13:37 AM
If you get a Lami, you'll love your drives to Woodland to replace it when it breaks. And it will...
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on March 31, 2011, 06:17:15 AM
Post by: Button Nubbs on March 31, 2011, 07:08:48 AM
Post by: h2ofowlr on March 31, 2011, 07:29:50 AM
If you don't mind a 8.5' rod Id suggest a GL2 STR1025S.
This is a good rod. I have 4 of them for the boat. The Lamiglas and G-Loomis rods will all break if you use them hard. Most of my broken rods are from being caught in the door, stepped on or jamming them in the gunnel. I have only snapped a few on fish. I had to send 4 rods back to Lamiglas last year and 2 to G-Loomis for repair. Overall both are good rods. Lamiglas has an outlet store in Woodland WA. It is at exit 20. It's on the east side of I-5 and G-Loomis is on the west side of the freeway. Same exit.
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on March 31, 2011, 08:37:04 AM
I have had Lami's, Rainshadows and St Croix Avids all explode or break from hard fishing.
Post by: BigGoonTuna on March 31, 2011, 08:41:24 AM
only rod i've ever busted on a fish was a $40 quantum that i foolishly high sticked when trying to beach a king on a steep bank. never found all the pieces of that one.
to answer the question, it's hard to go wrong with something in the 8'6 - 9'6 range, the lamiglas X96JS is a good start.
Post by: jordano on March 31, 2011, 11:06:56 AM
I've had good luck with lamis, I've actually broke more of my loomis' than lamis. What kind of fishing are you looking to do with it? All around?
I hope that answered your question!
Post by: jordano on March 31, 2011, 11:32:06 AM
All Lamiglas rods
N 386 MHS
X 86 MTS
G 1313-S
G 1311
RR 86 MTS
MBS 86MH
Post by: Huntbear on March 31, 2011, 12:08:39 PM
Carpsniper was right there, with me, waiting in vain with the net. :bash:
Post by: Button Nubbs on March 31, 2011, 01:00:58 PM
Post by: jordano on March 31, 2011, 01:02:50 PM
Have you looked at the Okuma rods? I love mine... my 10'6" bobber rod, had a 35-40 lb. Tule on it for about 10 min. last year, handled it fine.
Carpsniper was right there, with me, waiting in vain with the net. :bash:
:bash: :bash:
Gotta hate that... Been there!
Post by: jordano on March 31, 2011, 01:04:07 PM
Smaller salmon and steelhead I'd go with something in the 9'6"- 10' 6-12 or 8-12lb range. That way you can float fish in a pinch. It will be a little light for kings but it can be done. Everything else, including silvers it will do fine on.
I don't really need something that light though.... I'd like something a little bit sturdier. but thanks for the idea! I will consider that!
Post by: Button Nubbs on March 31, 2011, 01:21:09 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on March 31, 2011, 02:23:42 PM
Have you looked at the Okuma rods? I love mine... my 10'6" bobber rod, had a 35-40 lb. Tule on it for about 10 min. last year, handled it fine.
Carpsniper was right there, with me, waiting in vain with the net. :bash:
:bash: :bash:
Gotta hate that... Been there!
That was one of those love/hate days! Fishing was great! But started bad! Huntbear had that sob on and it got off. Then I stuck a smaller steelhead and had him to the net. He decided to do another run and my drag locked up on me and he snapped off >:( But them we got even with them. Huntbear got a nice steelie and then I caught my biggest steelhead to date!!!
As far as rods go, anything lamiglas! Those guys just kick butt! If you get a lami with lifetime warrenty you will be set for life. They are the best company out there for customer service. They have exchanged many rods without proff of purchase. Gave new rods to people who broke the rods stepping on them or in the door of a truck. Even when warrenty does not cover it. I spent some time in there shop a little while ago. I now have two of the highest value production rods in my rod rack. They are SICK!!! Can't wait to put the smack down on some fish with them. Even there basic rods have a 1 year warrenty on them. Go lamiglas :IBCOOL:
Post by: jordano on March 31, 2011, 06:22:54 PM
Have you looked at the Okuma rods? I love mine... my 10'6" bobber rod, had a 35-40 lb. Tule on it for about 10 min. last year, handled it fine.
Carpsniper was right there, with me, waiting in vain with the net. :bash:
:bash: :bash:
Gotta hate that... Been there!
That was one of those love/hate days! Fishing was great! But started bad! Huntbear had that sob on and it got off. Then I stuck a smaller steelhead and had him to the net. He decided to do another run and my drag locked up on me and he snapped off >:( But them we got even with them. Huntbear got a nice steelie and then I caught my biggest steelhead to date!!!
As far as rods go, anything lamiglas! Those guys just kick butt! If you get a lami with lifetime warrenty you will be set for life. They are the best company out there for customer service. They have exchanged many rods without proff of purchase. Gave new rods to people who broke the rods stepping on them or in the door of a truck. Even when warrenty does not cover it. I spent some time in there shop a little while ago. I now have two of the highest value production rods in my rod rack. They are SICK!!! Can't wait to put the smack down on some fish with them. Even there basic rods have a 1 year warrenty on them. Go lamiglas :IBCOOL:
which model(s) would you suggest? I am looking at the Northwest Special, G1000, and Certified Pro... I can't decide on what to do.. I'm looking at something that is between 8'6" to 9'6" and about 8-17 or 10-20 lb test line. What do you think?
Also, what would be a good reel to go with it? I normally have Abu Garcia or Pflueger reels. What do you think?
Post by: Button Nubbs on March 31, 2011, 07:50:42 PM
Post by: jordano on March 31, 2011, 08:52:08 PM
Cert pro hands down
:tup: thank you!
Post by: carpsniperg2 on March 31, 2011, 09:00:15 PM
Post by: jordano on March 31, 2011, 11:16:24 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on March 31, 2011, 11:21:49 PM
Post by: jordano on April 01, 2011, 12:18:46 AM
Sounds good man! If you give them a call to order one. Tell them Split Diamond Outfitters sent ya :IBCOOL:absolutely will do! will it get me some kind of discount?? :chuckle:
Post by: carpsniperg2 on April 01, 2011, 12:20:50 AM