my friend hooked and landed a fourteen lb. native winter run on a 6'6 spinning rod with 6 lb. test and a #4 hook. it was amazing. does anybody else think it is crazy to fish for steelies with this light of tackle?

Light line fishing is awesome....Especially in low water conditions like now. The 6'6 rod is a little short for steelies, but hey, he managed. Must have been in a great hole. With a longer rod, say 9ft or 9'6 you can really get away with the lighter line. The line diameter and hook size is very common to summer run methods or "boondogging" techniques used by many these days. Great job......Dan

I just happen to have a 11'6" Loomis noodle rod for sale especially for 2-6 lb line in the classified section. It is awesome for steelies on VERY light line.

This summer on the upper hoh I got a 20# springer on my 5ft ultra light with 6lb line while going after dollies, that was a hell of a fight. next cast I got a 16lb wild summer run hen. It was quiet a challenge but not very good for the fish. Wouldnt recomend going after steelies with that kind of tackle due to the stress it makes on the fish. I use a 1082 and 1141 in summer, with theese rods you can fish floats or drift gear with light line also work good for throwing hardware. I recomend either rod they give you the controll and needed power with a light and sensitive feel. The added length also helps with throwing light presintations.

right on for the noodle rod!!!!!! I don't fish over 10# I'm learning to fish smaller line and gear all the time. I really like it. my next drift rod will be for 4# try that for a steelie!!!