Was just wondering when buying a new rod what spec am I looking for? I go every summer fishing on the Atnarko and Bella Coola rivers. This year we'll be mostly catching Chum but would also like a rod that will be able to handle a big king. When we fish for kings we mostly throw row and hot shot for them.

The reel I have is a Abu-Garcia Ambassator 6600 w/ 25lb test.

So what do I look for when rod shoping? rod leangh, line wt, lure wt??????

Any help will be greatly helpful.

Thanx for the help!!!!

look at the g loomis HOT SHOT rods they have some that they say will handle the biggest salmon you can find.

Tyler

Here is a link to the rods: G Loomis "Hot Shot" Rods

Determine the average size of the fish you're likely to catch and the line weight your experience or best advice tells you it will take to manage them. Check a number of rods with that line capacity in the lengths and brands you've seen others who seemed competent use in the fishery you'll be participating in. Buy the best one you can afford.

Thanx for the info bro but those are way outta mu price range. Im looking for something in the $50.00 to $100.00 range.

Like are any of these worth a look?? http://tackledirect.com/salmonsteelhed.html

Thanx for all the help thus far!!!!

Look at the Berkley IM7, That is one tough rod, A buddy of mine swears by the Dave vedder specials, I ve got the 15 to 50 lb 8 1/2 ft rod for kings in the lower columbia with 25lb test on a 6600 abu the rod works good in the heavy curents, the rod costs about 70 to 80 dollars great rod for the dollar, If you can afford a little mor than 100 dollars check out thcustomrods@harborside.com They sell the awsome rainshadow rods they have these rods in all sizes at great prices I will put these rods up agianst loomis and lamiglass all day long. I have 3 rainshadows working on a fourth, 2 Loomis's and 2 Lammys If your looking for a king and chum rod look at the TH 1023 from rainshadow its rated at 12 to 25lbs in a 8 1/2 ft. hope this helps

Where would I get info on one of these??? Do you have a web site I can check out??

Thanx for the info

Is this the one your talking about???

BERKLEY AIR IM7 SERIES RODS by Buzz Ramsey: http://www.whitesoutdoor.com/fishing/berkley_2.html#

I posted a question awhile back about a halibut rod. Someone suggested checking out a pawn shop. Guess What? I found a decent quality halibut rod and reel for $50 and to top it off I couldn't resist picking up a Buzz Ramsey IM7 rod for $13.00 and a Shimano spinning reel for $20. Word of caution though... before buying at a pawn shop, be sure you know the prices of the items new and never pay more than 50% of the new price. You can pay full retail at a pawn shop if you're not careful.

ET,

Thanx for the suggestion...but where I live(Denver) the chances of finding a rod at a pawn shop that will handle a big fish are pretty slim. I am going to try though. never know.

Thanx