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I am looking to get a new light spinning reel for steelhead spinning with small spoons/spinners.

One I am leaning towards is G Loomis STR 1082S (GL2)
Specs are 9' long, 6-10 lbs, 1/4-1/2 oz. lure, moderate action, light power.

Would appreciate any feedbacks on this rod and any other suggestions.

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I was surfing the net today and came across Berkley Air IM8 spinning rod with almost the same spec at about half price.
It's the 9', Light Power, Lure weight 1/8-1/2 Oz., Line 6-10 lbs.
Have anyone tried the Air IM8 rods?

[Kenwee]

I bought a Sage 296 SP from Lynwood WA. I have a casting rod 296CT and it is beautiful, light and fast. So I hunted down this 296SP. JUst bought it today and will be shipped up here next week. They have another one on hand if you are interested. I have never tried a STR 1082S. Bu I think I will be very happy with the Sage.

[nickredway]

If you want to go cheaper I've got a 9' Trophy XL Coho King that I really like for the money, a bit light for bigger fish in heavy water though. If you are fishing for winters that Berkely looks a bit light for tossing bigger spoons.

[bigblue]

I bought a Sage 296 SP from Lynwood WA. I have a casting rod 296CT and it is beautiful, light and fast. So I hunted down this 296SP. JUst bought it today and will be shipped up here next week. They have another one on hand if you are interested. I have never tried a STR 1082S. Bu I think I will be very happy with the Sage.

I am sure Sage spinning rods are excellent as I also own a CT 2106 and like it very much.
However, I am not sure I would want to spend that much money on a spinning rod.
Thanks for the info.

[lapa]

I am sure Sage spinning rods are excellent as I also own a CT 2106 and like it very much.
However, I am not sure I would want to spend that much money on a spinning rod.
Thanks for the info.

I have one custom sage 286 for sell. it is casting but I used it as spinning rod and it is cheaper then loomis str1082s

[bigblue]

If you want to go cheaper I've got a 9' Trophy XL Coho King that I really like for the money, a bit light for bigger fish in heavy water though. If you are fishing for winters that Berkely looks a bit light for tossing bigger spoons.

I agree that Trophy XLs are great for the money as I also own a 9'6" Custom Series spinning rod rated at 10-17 lbs.
I have caught many coho and spring on this rod and had lots of fun.
However, I am looking for a lighter spinning rod in the 6-12lb range and about 9' long.
And you are right that the Berkley will not be able to handle bigger spoons, but I am hoping to use this rod to target early season coho or slow water spinning, so need to toss heavier hardware would be limited. Thanks for your comments.  

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I have one custom sage 286 for sell. it is casting but I used it as spinning rod and it is cheaper then loomis str1082s

Thanks for the offer Lapa, but not looking for a casting rod at this time. 

[nickredway]

I agree that Trophy XLs are great for the money as I also own a 9'6" Custom Series spinning rod rated at 10-17 lbs.
I have caught many coho and spring on this rod and had lots of fun.
However, I am looking for a lighter spinning rod in the 6-12lb range and about 9' long.
And you are right that the Berkley will not be able to handle bigger spoons, but I am hoping to use this rod to target early season coho or slow water spinning, so need to toss heavier hardware would be limited. Thanks for your comments.  

Cool, looking forward to those bluebacks!