I am awaiting my latest bobber and jig "weapon". It is a TH Custom Rods Rainshadow 1143 spinning rod in 9'6". A lot of guys talk about the need for at least 10' length for your rod and I myself use a 10' TH rod.The reason I went to a shorter rod is because I primarily fish small north Oregon coast streams and I believe the 9'6" is just fine. In fact I believe that my fishing buddy RT has the same rod he purchased from TH. If I were fishing a larger stream like the Clackamas or Sandy here in Oregon then the longer rod would definately be in order. I am putting an Okuma Epix 30 on this rod and will use either the Power Pro or Fireline braided on it. Like I wrote earlier I tie directly to the main line with the double improved clinch knot and have not lost a fish yet. Check your knots though!!!! The great thing about this type of fishing is the ease of releasing any native or dark fish that has been hooked. Almost always they are hooked in the top of mouth or even throughthe beak! The chinook that I got on the HTOS was a beak hooked fish I believe. This is a great way to fish and our season for winter runs extends through April with native fish comprising most of our catch.
The Owner hooks used on our jigs makes for an even larger advantage so give them a try sometime you'll be sold.