10’6″ is ideal for float fishing , but 9’6″ will work in many conditions and is more optimal for drift fishing. 9’6″ will also work well for fishing with spinners or jigs. Rod action – ML as in medium light is a great rod action type. How heavy should a salmon rod be? Typical drift … Read more
The 9’6″ – 10’6″ range is considered classic steelhead length for bobber and jig, spinner fishing , spoons fishing, drift-fishing (bottom-bouncing) bobber-dogging, side-drifting, the list goes on. What is a steelhead rod ? That said, I define a steelhead rod as: Longer than 9 feet to aid in casting/mending Action on the softer side to … Read more
10’6″ is ideal for float fishing , but 9’6″ will work in many conditions and is more optimal for drift fishing. 9’6″ will also work well for fishing with spinners or jigs. Rod action – ML as in Medium Light is a great rod action type. Does Okuma make good rods? Okuma provide a variety … Read more