What kind of rod do you use for salmon fishing?

Typical drift fishing gear includes an 8 1/2- or 9-foot rod rated for 15-30 pound line, and either a bait casting reel or a spinning reel. For larger fish, like Chinook salmon, use 20-25 pound line. For smaller fish, like pink salmon, use 10-15 pound line.

What size rod is best for salmon?

Rod length – 9’6″ allows you to mend line in both float and drift fishing applications which are the most popular techniques for salmon fishing in rivers. 10’6″ is ideal for float fishing, but 9’6″ will work in many conditions and is more optimal for drift fishing.

What weight rod do you need for salmon?

9′ 9-weight
An ideal fly rod for salmon is a 9′ 9-weight fast action rod. Also, a lifetime or 25-year warranty is ideal as well. A 9 weight provides the backbone to turn a +25 pound salmon, but still has the flexibility to cast large streamers and heavily weighted flies.

Is a medium heavy rod good for salmon?

Enough backbone to handle pretty much any big winter fish, but will still work on summer ones too. Medium-heavys are considered more of a salmon rod.

Why are salmon rods so long?

A longer rod is going to allow you to navigate that seam for a longer length. As your float drifts further and further from your location, it will become more and more important to keep as much line off the surface of the water as possible.

Can you use trout rod for salmon?

Sadly no, because salmon are so much scarcer than trout in most of the rivers you are likely to be able to fish.

What is a salmon steelhead rod?

Salmon & Steelhead fishing rods are a prime forte of Lamiglas rod-building prowess. We’ve got specifically designed rods for trolling, plug fishing, float fishing, casting spinners and spoons, center-pin, drift fishing, bobber-dogging, twitching and beyond.

What are noodle rods used for?

Noodle rods are the weapon of choice for serious salmon and steelhead fishermen. The unusually long and supple rods allow for the use of very light line for delicate presentations to wary salmonids. Battling one of these large fish on a noodle rod is an incredible experience.

What gear do you need for salmon fishing?

Choose Your Rod, Reel, and Line But for salmon fishing, you may want to already look for an 8.5 to 9 feet long fishing rod and a variety of fishing lines to suit your catch (for example, a 20-25 lb. line for Chinook salmon and 10-15 lb. for Pink Salmon). You may also need a non-corrosive reel for fishing in saltwater.