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All Around Rod Recomendations
Posted by:
Craig A. Cutright
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Date: November 17, 2003 12:12PM
I have a friend who is retiring to Port Townsend, WA and I would like to build him a custom rod for the area. I am assuming that he will fish both the local rivers and the coastal area for Salmon/Steelhead. I was thinkin of a spiral wrap 8' 6" medium/heavy action bait casting rod that can be used for both mooching as well as bouncing roe and casting spoons/spinners. Since I dont know the local techniques and tools for fishing in Port Townsend I thought I would post here. Any familiar with this area have recommendations for a good all around rod?? Thanks Craig Re: All Around Rod Recomendations
Posted by:
John Richardson
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Date: November 17, 2003 12:48PM
I would recomend a Rainshadow rod blank for this rod. You also might want to consider going for a little bit longer rod this leaves your friend with the option of using it for float fishing if he decides to use that technique. Somthing in the range of 9 to 9'6". Good luck John Re: All Around Rod Recomendations
Posted by:
Steve Ekstrand
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Date: November 17, 2003 12:55PM
I agree with John. Rainshadow is just up the highway, he can go see where it was built. I started with 8'6" , now using a 9'6" far more often and looking to build a 10' and maybe even a 10'6". Just gives you a lot more options on the river. Re: All Around Rod Recomendations
Posted by:
Chris Newberg
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Date: November 17, 2003 03:11PM
A comapny in oregon called Rogue Rods makes a nice salmon rod. I would assume that they make the rods to match local tecniques. They are also very strong. Janns Net Craft sells some, but not all of them. Re: All Around Rod Recomendations
Posted by:
Spencer Phipps
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Date: November 18, 2003 12:37AM
The IST 1025F would make a great rod for what you want to do, especially if he starts targeting the big natives out on the peninsula. Good wraps to you. Re: All Around Rod Recomendations
Posted by:
Craig A. Cutright
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Date: November 18, 2003 12:57PM
Thanks for all the ideas. I think I have what I need. Regards Craig Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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