Hey troutboy, I use a G-Loomis GL2 HSR 932C. It is a 7'9" casting rod designed for hot shots out of a boat. HSR=Hot Shot Rod. It is Mag-Heavy, Ex Fast Action, 12-25 lbs. It works for most salmon steelhead fishing from a boat. However, it's not a good rod from the bank. Looking for a good drift rod for salmon now. I have a berkley IM7 Air that I use for steelhead drifting. I love it. I prefer it to the lamiglass 1000 series rods I've used. Just my 2 cents worth. Any body recommend a Loomis for salmon drift fishing?