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[steve B]

Does anybody have any input to what size of drift rod and reel i should go for. I want a rod that will handle most of the fish from chinook to steelhead to coho in the vedder,  an all around rod and a good reel

[andychan]

10.6 ft rod; 10-20lb range (good value is shimano) and an abu 6500 reel with 50lb power pro line.

take care of it and it'll last as long as you want.

[Eagleye]

Most guys use a 10'6" rod but I prefer 11'6". The extra foot is beneficial in larger rivers.  Medium action 10-20lb is the most versatile.  For a reel I would recommend a 400 size Shimano Calcutta or 300 Daiwa Luna.

[Nitroholic]

253L and a 1363 GL2

[vancook]

10.6 ft rod; 10-20lb range (good value is shimano) and an abu 6500 reel with 50lb power pro line.

take care of it and it'll last as long as you want.

Don't want to hijack the thread but how do you short float with braided line? Do you just attach it to the braid or do you tie of a length of mono to your braid?

[Fish Assassin]

Just tie your main line to one end of a swivel and a mono leader at the other end.

[vancook]

Just tie your main line to one end of a swivel and a mono leader at the other end.

Ah so a float sits fine on the braid. Didn't want to respool my reel with mono if I didn't have to

[Fish Slayer]

10'6" is the "go to" size shimano is a great bang for the buck as are the fenwick and temple fork rods. You will be looking for a rod in the 10-20lb line rating, a fast action will give you a stiff rod while a slow action will give a soft rod.  No need for a 6500 reel a 5500 or even a 4600 Abu reel are plenty big enough for rivers like the chilliwack and other lower mainland creeks and rivers. Line wise you'll be looking for 12-15lb mono line for mainline and 8-10lb for leaders. A level wind is more versatile than a single action reel (aka center pin) as you could also use it for tossing spoons or spinners for springs, coho, pinks or steelhead.  Good luck in your search and ask anymore questions that you have.

[steve B]

i just picked up a fenwick 10'6 bait caster rod Medium action 10 to 20lb 135 bucks canadian tire not bad price now i have to find a good reel i just hope this rod will beable to handle a 20lb chinook can't wait to go to the vedder and try this rod out when is a good time start and where to start from on the vedder cause im a newbie to the system

[Richmond]

you will love your fenwick HMX. it will do fine with big springs.
if you like ebay, there are always deals  on Abu reels.
i picked up 2 abu 4000's new without box's for $85 shipped.
I also found a Rocket for $90.

[Nitroholic]

i just picked up a fenwick 10'6 bait caster rod Medium action 10 to 20lb 135 bucks canadian tire not bad price now i have to find a good reel i just hope this rod will beable to handle a 20lb chinook can't wait to go to the vedder and try this rod out when is a good time start and where to start from on the vedder cause im a newbie to the system

HMX or Canadian Methods  Series?

[steve B]

it would be a HMX

[Brian]

A level wind is more versatile than a single action reel (aka center pin) as you could also use it for tossing spoons or spinners for springs, coho, pinks or steelhead.  Good luck in your search and ask anymore questions that you have.

Not only is it more versatile, it's easier to learn with.  However, once you're proficient with the levelwind, you may want to try centerpin casting.  Much more fun to fight fish on a single-action reel.

Cheers!

[Matt]

Med-heavy 10'6" steelhead rod, Abu 6500-size reel, 50lbs Powerpro, 2-4 oz bouncing betty, 10' 30lbs leader and a hook.  Doesn't matter what's on that hook, they don't "bite" anyways.  Keep your limit and stop fishing, BBing fish for sport is kind of twisted IMO.

[Fish Slayer]

Med-heavy 10'6" steelhead rod, Abu 6500-size reel, 50lbs Powerpro, 2-4 oz bouncing betty, 10' 30lbs leader and a hook.  Doesn't matter what's on that hook, they don't "bite" anyways.  Keep your limit and stop fishing, BBing fish for sport is kind of twisted IMO.

That's what you use on the vedder? The original post is asking for a rod and reel setup for the vedder river...