#395653 - 12/12/07 01:34 PM
Which Rod?
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Registered: 02/14/07
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Loc: Central Washington
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If you had any to choose only one rod to use all year long (and money was not an issue) what would it be. The rod must be able to handle winter nates, springers, summer runs, and fall chinook. I have my own opinion on the matter, but I wanted to see what all of you had to say. Christmas is just around the corner 
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#395655 - 12/12/07 01:35 PM
Re: Which Rod?
[Re: ProfessorG]
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#395656 - 12/12/07 01:37 PM
Re: Which Rod?
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Dick Nipples
Registered: 03/08/99
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Loc: Seattle, Washington USA
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It's hard to find one that would be good for both summer runs and for fall Chinook...quite a size disparity there!
If it could be only one...CP X96JC...if I could have two I'd throw in the CP X110MHC, too.
Fish on...
Todd
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#395657 - 12/12/07 01:40 PM
Re: Which Rod?
[Re: Todd]
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Returning Adult
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Posts: 382
Loc: Central Washington
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In thinking about this question I think that it would be appropriate to expand the topic to any two rods, as I agree with Todd on the extreme difference between summer runs and fall kings.
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#395658 - 12/12/07 01:46 PM
Re: Which Rod?
[Re: ProfessorG]
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Three Time Spawner
Registered: 03/13/00
Posts: 1830
Loc: Kelso Wa.
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1st choice, Loomis 1025c GL3,
2nd choice, CP x96js
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#395660 - 12/12/07 01:50 PM
Re: Which Rod?
[Re: ProfessorG]
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Spawner
Registered: 02/28/00
Posts: 580
Loc: Mt. Vernon
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Tough question.........
Summer-runs and other smaller steelhead or nates out of the sled.......easy....IMX 1141 Loomis
Everything else......10 1/2 foot rod for 10-20 lb line. A little on the light side for fall fish but good for everything else and I don't fish fall fish much but it would do in a pinch.
Tim
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#395665 - 12/12/07 01:58 PM
Re: Which Rod?
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River Nutrients
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#395666 - 12/12/07 02:02 PM
Re: Which Rod?
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#395671 - 12/12/07 02:14 PM
Re: Which Rod?
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River Nutrients
Registered: 03/08/99
Posts: 3007
Loc: Browns Point,Wa. USA
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GLoomis 1143C in GL3 or better. Very soft upper but enough backbone in the but section to turn a mid-sized fall king. I have plenty of other rods- I agree it wouldnt be my choice for summer steel, but if you are trying to narrow it down to one rod only that would be my first choice.
Good luck
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#395682 - 12/12/07 02:44 PM
Re: Which Rod?
[Re: Terrapin]
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I'm a freak'n CAKE
Registered: 05/17/01
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Loomis 1025 is about as versatile as it gets.
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#395686 - 12/12/07 02:56 PM
Re: Which Rod?
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Dude, where's my boat?
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#395699 - 12/12/07 03:10 PM
Re: Which Rod?
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Juvenile at Sea
Registered: 05/21/07
Posts: 173
Loc: Sequim
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Fishing Floats: Rainshadow XST1264
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#395706 - 12/12/07 03:15 PM
Re: Which Rod?
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River Nutrients
Registered: 03/08/99
Posts: 3426
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Driftfishing (is there anything else?  ) heavier rod......Sage 290 Driftfishing lighter rod........Loomis GL3 1141 (GL3 is more durable than IMX and your not giving up much, if anything, in bite detection)
Edited by Eric (12/12/07 03:16 PM)
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#395709 - 12/12/07 03:23 PM
Re: Which Rod?
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Juvenille at Sea
Registered: 11/18/02
Posts: 134
Loc: Wapato, WA
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Loomis 1025C...can't be its versatility!!
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#395715 - 12/12/07 03:42 PM
Re: Which Rod?
[Re: rola76]
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Smolt
Registered: 12/26/05
Posts: 91
Loc: 3 miles from 3 rivers
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Haven't had much time on it yet, but I'm thinking this new addition might be right up there. It's the same one 3Rivers is giving out for the derby winner. Can't find much info out there on it yet, so I'll keep you posted. Click 1165C
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#395725 - 12/12/07 04:26 PM
Re: Which Rod?
[Re: wodawic]
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Spawner
Registered: 01/28/05
Posts: 730
Loc: Sacramento, CA
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I guess I would have to agree on the 1025c (IMX or GL3)...
BUT...wondering why no one has said 1084c IMX. Guys down here use it on Chinook and we all know it is a great Steelie rod. Thoughts?
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