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[jacked55]

So im thinking of upgrading to a new rod to be used primarily for drift fishing salmon and steelhead. I narrowed it down to 1 rod that fits my likings/price point but it comes in 2 different models. I'm curious to know peoples opinions on what they use more. I currently use a cheapo Shimano convergance medium heavy power, slow action.
The 2 options in the rod im considering are
Medium/heavy power, and medium/fast action OR
Medium power and medium fast action.
Thanks in advance.

[Humpy]

Which rod is it? I would personally go with medium/medium fast action buts that's just my opinion.

[jacked55]

May i ask why your preference is that?

EDIT: the salesperson told me if i plan on catching springs or chums, the M/MF rod would not be strong enough to turn them and land them consistantly. If i do hook up with any big springs or chums I dont plan on horsing them in, but i dont want to snap the rod either.

[Johnny Canuck]

8 or 10 pound leader is plenty to land any fish which BIT the hook. So there is no real need for a medium heavy rod in any flow in the LML. Which store did this "salesperson" work?

[bigblockfox]

that statement is true if you have ample room to play with. i think hes right though, i would go with medium.

[wonder]

i fish a medium fast 10'6 convergence, landed spring chum steelhead pink coho plenty strong medium heavy gets pretty heavy fishin all day

[Stratocaster]

I go by line ratings more than by power ratings.  An 8-17 lb rating is a good all round rod for the smaller rivers like the Vedder, Chehalis, etc..  You can land Springs, Chum, coho etc... in any pool.  If you are talking about Springs in Pocket water like Tamahi, then I would use something heavier.


I use an 8-12 rating if I'm specifically targeting coho in slower water.

8 to 10 lb test leaders and #4 and #2 hooks is all I ever use.

[Johnny Canuck]

i fish a medium fast 10'6 convergence, landed spring chum steelhead pink coho plenty strong medium heavy gets pretty heavy fishin all day

What do you mean by "gets pretty heavy fishin all day"?

[Humpy]

I have a medium/medium fast, 10' 6" that I use for all species of salmon, never had a problem bringing anything in, just take your time and you should be fine. I bought the rod 4-5 years ago and its still working fine. It also depends on where you plan on fishing, I've used that rod on the fraser with no problem though.

[Humpy]

What do you mean by "gets pretty heavy fishin all day"?

I would assume he means he uses it a lot? correct me if I am wrong?

[wonder]

What do you mean by "gets pretty heavy fishin all day"?

I usually hike around a lot and fish long period. A heavy action rod gets a little tiring on the arms after using it for hours. Medium is plenty.

[Johnny Canuck]

I usually hike around a lot and fish long period. A heavy action rod gets a little tiring on the arms after using it for hours. Medium is plenty.

The rating of the rod has very little effect in the actual weight of the rod, usually only an ounce or two difference.

 

[fullahead]

I have a Sage 3113 M, and a custom made Rain shadow 13 foot, power 2. The Coho rod I enjoy using is my Trophy XL 10 foot, Line WT 8-15 The most expensive rod in the rack isn’t necessary the one we use the most.

[Gooey]

I think you need to concentrate on the line rating....the speed of a rod (ie slow to fast) has less to do with a rods ability to land fish vs the line rating. 

Also, if you wish a pin vs bait cast, you may want a different rod (I like soft rods for pins as it allows for a gentler load up).