New Salmon trolling rod

Today while out fishing Buoy 10 I finally got a take down from what I believe to be a decent sized Chinook. As I was about to net him I made a mistake and held my rod almost straight up to get him in closer and as the net came near him, he dove hard. When you do that it will put a lot of stress on a pole and now I need a new one.

What are some recommendations? My previous rod was an Okuma SST Magnum H. It was fairly stiff, but other than that it seemed to be a good rod. I would use it for trolling salmon and would spend up to $130.

Today while out fishing Buoy 10 I finally got a take down from what I believe to be a decent sized Chinook. As I was about to net him I made a mistake and held my rod almost straight up to get him in closer and as the net came near him, he dove hard. When you do that it will put a lot of stress on a pole and now I need a new one.

What are some recommendations? My previous pile was an Okuma SST Magnum H. It was fairly stiff, but other than that it seemed to be a good rod. I would use it for trolling salmon and would spend up to $130.

Dude, just get a Bimart special. Those cheap Lamiglas Cascade Pro rods are decent for the price. They might even be on sale right now.
I'd rather spend my money on a decent reel.

Another great thing about the Bimart rods, they will let you swap them out without any hassle.

Wouldn't lightening up the drag help the shock load?  Use the thumb to slow him down.

Fisherman's had the Lamiglas Red Lines on sale in that price range.

James, you might try just returning the rod. I think fisherman's is pretty good about giving you a new one.

Like Craig suggested keeping the drag loose and your thumb on the spool may have helped. Most chinook will make a 3-4 runs as soon as they see the net.

Oh, I really like the Berkley Buzz Ramsey 8'6" IM8.

The Lami X-11's are really nice for the money too.

 I didnt think my drag was too tight, but it must have been. The rod breaking was 100% my fault, high sticking the rod was the biggest part.

I stopped by Fish Field on my way home, and spoke with them about the Okuma warranty, which I am out of by time.

The Lami X-11's are really nice for the money too.

Be careful of the threads on the reel seats of theX-11's...had 2 of them strip. One happened quickly, easy exchange at Fishermans.
Other was over a year, had to take back to factory store.. (Woodland).They would have exchanged it, but I made a trade in on a xcc803....gave a great deal, can't complain about Lamiglas service so far.
Trying not to switch reels all the time now...

I haven't used one but at the price the new Okuma carbon handle SSTs should get a long look.  I've been very happy with all my Okuma and  Lamiglas rods, but all my Lamis (Redlines and up) were more $$ than the SSTs.

Now that you know about high sticking you're unlikely to do the same move twice.  I still remember where and when I did mine and it's in the back of my mind everytime I'm maneuvering a fish on net approach.

Sucks about the rod, but the search for the "right" new one is always fun.

I followed Noahs advice and went to Fishermans and spoke with Laurie. She said she felt sorry for me losing a rod and fish at the same time and cut me deal on a replacement Okuma SST. Josh showed me a better option with a lot more flex, and gave some advice on netting. So thanks to them, I got a good deal on a newer and better salmon rod.

What advice does everybody have about how to avoid high sticking when netting a fish, particularly when playing a big fish with a rig with flashers and long leaders which keep the hook and fish a long distance from the tip of your rod?  It's easy to hold your rod over your head or behind you when reaching with your net for a little fish.  That maneuver is harder when you have a big fish on the line.

What advice does everybody have about how to avoid high sticking when netting a fish, particularly when playing a big fish with a rig with flashers and long leaders which keep the hook and fish a long distance from the tip of your rod?  It's easy to hold your rod over your head or behind you when reaching with your net for a little fish.  That maneuver is harder when you have a big fish on the line.

Use a moderate action rod that can take some amount of high sticking?   

Or use an Ugly Stik?  Unbreakable!

-Allen

I agree with the Berkley Buzz IM8 rods in the 8.5 ft length.  I've used SSTs too but they seem a little brittle.  Decent, though.

Does Ugly Stik offer an 8 or 8.5 that would be good for salmon?  They do last a while.

I agree with the Berkley Buzz IM8 rods in the 8.5 ft length.  I've used SSTs too but they seem a little brittle.  Decent, though.

Does Ugly Stik offer an 8 or 8.5 that would be good for salmon?  They do last a while.

Ugly Stik just came out with some newer trolling rods in the 8-8.5 ft range. I kind of like the black and red color scheme.