Lamiglas G1000 or XMG 50 series

Ya for a 9' foot medium spinning you're forced into GL2 territory.  You definately get more options when you go for casting.  Me personally I have a Daiwa Luna just collecting dust I think I might have to pick up a STR1082C IMX.  I need a new steelhead/light coho rod.

 A road trip to Lamiglas is always good. Every time I make a trek south I stop in Woodland at Lami. They do sell current catalog, new stock at "list" prices which is higher than real world pricing. The great things are there are some real deals on close outs, over stocks, blems, seconds, refurbs, and prototypes. I was down there in April on my way back from springer fishing on the Columbia and picked up 2 rods that were about 40-45% of the catalog price. The inventory is really huge and you see a lot of rods that are made for other parts of the country & world. The inventory changes all the time but you don't know unless you go.

Lee....... i am glad i am not the only one that dont know how to use a baitcaster ... i have one just havent learned to use it yet without bird nesting it.

SG

Lee, All,
if you want more options and advice, find a copy of the Spring 2010 issue of Salmon and Steelhead Journal [ it's mostly a red and white cover]

Go to page 42, and read the reviews they did of "Herring Rods". In it, you'll find 10 rods that will meet or surpass the Lami you mention.

Sorry, i tried to pull that issue up online, but since i do not have a subscription, the site wont let me. [ www.salmonandsteelheadjournal.com]

btw, using a bait caster isn't all that hard. Think of it like driving a stick shift. But instead of using your feet on pedals, you're using your thumb to operate the clutch and brake.. it's mostly a matter of timing and adjustments. A bit of practice on the lawn with cheap mono and a 1 oz. ball sinker will get ya there fairly quickly. then you can switch over to the line you really want and run with it.

Oh, and the Lami they recommended?? it's the Kenai KWIK XCC 1064; 10 Ft 6 in long, 12-30 lb test line, and 1-4 oz. weights.

MSRP? $210.

What was the purpose of the rod?  Were they evaluating them for mooching or what?   

What was the purpose of the rod?  Were they evaluating them for mooching or what?   

If it's a "herring rod" it's made to mooch/motor mooch, troll and DR herring. The main feature to being a herring rod is the moderate tip. It lets salmon munch on the bait w/o feeling much resistance leading to a better hookset. It also helps keep the hook in place by keeping the line taught in barbless fisheries like the sound. They basically go 9'-10.5', 20-30# line rating, 2-8 oz., heavy butt, moderate tip.

BTW special thanks to Surfanor for the post on the sale. Couldn't help myself the deal was too good. Saved $70 on a BC mooch rod.
**Threadjack out**

Z

That isn't a threadjack lol.  That's good info.

Would a mooching rod in the 9 to 10'6" be sensitive enough for drifting in a river too? 

That isn't a threadjack lol.  That's good info.

Would a mooching rod in the 9 to 10'6" be sensitive enough for drifting in a river too? 

I think in certain situations yes. Bobber fishing eggs for chinook would work great and might work good for back bouncing or plunking too. Would also be a great sturgeon rod. Most rods can at least double for some other kind of fishing. Longer steelhead rods work great for surf perch grubbing. Plugging rods work as good rockfish rods etc. etc..

Z

Currently I'm rolling with the coolness of an Ugly Stick 9' Medium that runs 4-20lb test and 1/8-3/4 lure.  The specifications fit the bill, but sensitivity takes a serious hit.

Lee, would you like me to pm you the links to each of the MFR's and add the models to them? there were some really, really good rods tested.

still, thats a great deal on what surfanor posted. i love finding bargains like that.

Sure!

Now if the bank would send me a new debit card...

i sent the original version of this to Lee and some others, but, more i think of it, the more it's better to share;

OK, this is the list of reveiwed rods from Salmon and Steelhead Journal spring 2010 edition.
 
Rogue Rods
Salmon Mooching
model 1068C-2
15-30 line, 1-5 oz weights.
www.roguerods.com
 
Okuma
SST Salmon Herring
2-8 oz weight, 15+ lb line
www.okumafishing.com
 
NF Composites [ North Fork, Gary Loomis designed]
Salmon Mooching
model: 1066-2
10-30lb line, 3-8 oz weights
www.northforkcomposites.com
 
 
Wright & McGill
model: WME AKMP 106C-2
12-25lb line, 1-3 oz weights
www.wright-mcgill.com
 
Redington
CPX 1010C2
10-20LB LINE, 3/8-2 OZ weights
www.redington.com
 
St. Croix
Avid AVC 106HM2
12-25lb line, 1/2 to 2 oz weights
www.stcroixrods.com
( several of our memebrs have a version of this rod series and love it)
 
Lamiglas
KENAI KWIK XCC 1064
12-30LB LINE, 1-4 OZ WEIGHTS
www.lamiglas.com
 
 
Sage
CT3113M
10-20 LB LINE,1/4 TO 1 OZ WEIGHTS
WWW.SAGEFLYFISH.COM
 
Fetha Styx
NW PREMIER GUIDE
FS-NWP-BP-1066-2C
12-30LB LINE, 3/4 TO 3 OZ WEIGHTS
www.fethastyx.com
 
G.Loomis
SAR1265C
10-40LB LINE, 2-8 OZ WEIGHTS
www.gloomis.com
 
SHIMANO
CONVERGENCE
CVC-L 106MH-2A
12-25LB LINE, 3/4 TO 2 OZ WEIGHTS
www.fish.shimano.com

Sorry I couldn't just forward you a link. Sucks to have to pay for access to a site online when you have a paper subscription.
 
Hang onto your ass pocket on some of these . Some are way up above $300.00 in price. They rated the Shimano as a steal at $79.00 for an entry level "herring rod", but it wasn't at the top of the heap. Some of these others got extremely hight marks all around.
 
Really hope this list helps. Not sure where you could get a left over copy of the spring edition of the magazine, either. Mebbe the news stand at your local freddie"s??

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WR, most, well actually all of those, seem to be geared towards mooching more than anything. 

Turned out I am going to stick with the 9 foot ugly stick for trolling.  I got a 6 foot (or maybe it's 6'6") Ugly Stick Tiger Lite Jigging rod for jigging.  It's rated 50-100 lb braid, so I can use it for big stuff too.

Last night I picked up a 8'9" Lamiglas Certified Pro in Med/Hvy Magnum Taper.  Planning to break it in on the Skokomish River tomorrow.

You and Rav have fun up there. [ it's thursday , right? ] Look up Rudy while your at it, flytyer_396. Dick knows him, fished with him too i think.

Will be enviously thinking about fishing while prepping to turn the shop over and head to fairbanks til the end of Sept. no not packing any gear. we cant even find logding there right now, let alone extra gear space. but we still gotta go.

have an ugly stik or two, but not a fan of the tigers. too short for my tastes. that, and can never find one over 5 ft long and not built like a broomstick.

been looking at my arsenal. think i just need to start actually using  what i got on hand and not worry bout the gear race.

still, those were some nice multi use rods they listed....