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If you don't mind a 8.5' rod Id suggest a GL2 STR1025S.
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?
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.
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.
Quote from: Huntbear on March 31, 2011, 12:08:39 PMHave 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. Gotta hate that... Been there!