I currently have a 1310-T Lamiglas 8'6 rod but from what I hear, bigger would be a little better. So I am asking what you guys use in the 10 foot range that these companys make. I really like the feel of my Lamiglas but also like Loomis rods. Just some suggestions. This would be used for driftfishing, already have a bobber/jig rod. Thanks :p

I would stick with the lamiglas. At least untill G Loomis stops supporting Washington Trout. I would rather fish with a stick and a string than buy from a company that supports that group. Just my opinion.

If your going to use the rod to fish mainly chinook, or maybe chum in faster current, you might look at either a GLoomis STR1086c GL2, or the Allstar 1086c.

They are heavy action, 12 - 25# 9 foot rods with enough backbone to muscle just about any salmon, yet are light enough (weight) to drift fish comfortably all day without getting tired.

The Loomis cost in the $200 range, and the Allstar was about $115.

Hope this helps.

For drift fishing for chinook, I am partial to the 1265str. Longer is better
The 1265str has also been a great boat rod for springers this year for fishing herring, and for fishing prawn spinner blades.

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So you say drifting for nook? How much lead you be using?
I use the Norwest special 12-25, 8.5 foot, that rod works killer for drifting 1oz to 3oz of lead.
I've never had a problem with nooks and my Salmon Moocher
My Kenai is just to heavy of a bank rod for drifting.
The Lamiglas G1312-T is a 10.5 foot rod, I would not use it for drift fishing but for bobber fishing for the chinooks, that is one damn good rod to use. I love that rod for bobber and eggs for nooks!
Who cares what people say, its what you fish best with in your water.

Long is not better when it comes to drift fishing (usually). Longer means heavier (usually). We call Kore's 1265 the "Meat Stick" when fishing the Wind with floats.

Personally, I'd tell you to stick with a 8' 6" rod. Just get one with a good backbone and some sensitivity.

The rod that comes to mind is the IMX 1025. Sensitive, light weight, and has a serious backbone. 30 pounds is the largest salmon I've landed with that rod to date, and that wasn't a problem. You can fish it all day and not kill your wrists at the end of the day.

I'm sure Lami makes a Titanium version of something similar to the 1025. Sensitive, yet beefy and light. That's what you want for a drift rod.

Don't get suckered in to that long rod theory for drift fishing. If you are in tight areas and need to put the thumb to a fish (like the wind in the canyon), you probably will want the 1265. Aside from that, if you're not combat fishing for nooks, the 1025 is a good rod.

i have an HSR1021c Gl2 and i love it. I use it for drifting for chum, and trolling for salmon off a downrigger. it works great for all those. mite want to give it a try. I got mine from $160-$180 if i remember right.

I would have to disagree parker. A lot of the drifting, I do for chinook is in the faster deeper slots. I like the longer rod for walking down the baits down the slot at times with a bit, of lead, and like the control a longer rod gives me. I guess it is a personal preferrence. As for a combat fishing rod, I would think shorter would be better, though I am not much of a combat fishing expert as you as I prefer less of a crowd. As for wrist fatigue, if your rod is balanced, I don't find it to be a problem.

Parker, it's not the "Meat Stick" it's affectionately called "The HARVEST Stick".

Harvest, Parker, Harvest dammit. Quit spending so much time in the "Meat Hole". You've got Meat on the brain. Instead come out and "Harvest" some lingers. Less than 5 min from your house too!