The spinning reel is the most common reel that anglers use when ice fishing . A typical ice fishing spinning reel will be an ultralight size with a model smaller than or equal to 2500 (25). These smaller sizes are necessary to properly balance with the smaller ice fishing rods which are between 16 – … Read more
Not only will you be impressed with your Santiam Fishing Rod, your friends will want one too. Check out our new kokanee rods we have added to to the overwhelming demand. New, Handcrafted in Oregon !. What size rod is best for saltwater fishing ? In general, you can get by with a 6 to … Read more
Most panfish anglers favor rods with thesepower ratings, although medium-weight rods (for lines of 4- to 12-pound-testand 1/8- to 3/8-ounce lures) sometimes are used as well. What size rod is best for crappie? At times it will catch you some of the biggest fish around. The 13-foot to 15-foot rods seem to be all the … Read more
You need a fluorocarbon leader or the trout will see the line Because there is no stretch, it is more common to break fish off on the hookset or when fishing with a leader. Braid is not as easy to tie knots with, you will need specials knots for braid. What is the best line … Read more
Does St Croix make good rods ? For the most performance-minded angler, SCV Extraordinary carbon is St. Croix’s finest blank material, producing the lightest, most sensitive and strongest rods in the St. Croix stable SCV features high-modulus and high-strain carbon fibers with additional carbon-matte scrim. Are ultra light rods good for trout? While light rods … Read more
What size rod is best for pier fishing ? The typical pier fishing rod is between 6 ft and 9 ft Longer rods are great if you want to cast from the pier (not always an option) to target larger species of fish, but they’re not that comfortable to use up close in an environment … Read more
A standard pike rod would be a 7-foot medium-heavy action stick This should cover most of the bases, although if the baits you throw are hefty (and the fish grow big in your waters), you may want to upgrade that stick to a heavy-action model. What size rod is best for pike fishing? A great … Read more
While researching for the blog on cherokee trout fishing I learned about the donaldson trout , a species of trout often called the “Super Trout”. It has earned it’s name due to it’s ability to grow rapidly and become a challenging fighter. What is a palomino trout? A Palomino Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), is a hybrid … Read more
beach rods , or beachcasters, are also sometimes referred to as surf rods. Beachcasters are usually long (upwards of 10ft), as they have to be able to cast through the surf Casting beyond the surf has results that are two fold. What is the best rod for beach fishing ? PENN Rampage II Beachcaster Shakespeare … Read more
The 7’6 Ultralight SST is a great choice for smaller rivers and trout. The 9’6″ light makes a good trout and a good light steelhead rod suitable for float fishing and casting lures. The 10’6 medium-light is a good small to mid-sized river rod for trout and steelhead. What is a salmon steelhead rod? Salmon … Read more