Curious to see what brand of rods guys are using to jig for salmon with. I own about 10 loomis rods but I dont like the new gl2's. I want to buy a 7'6" or an 8', any ideas? What kind of warranty does lamiglas offer?allstar?


thanks

I'm not married to any one brand--but I'm sure you've figured out if you use your gear alot, that it's often better to spend a little more for quality once than having to replace cheaper stuff over and over.

I personally like a 10'6" for jigging ( with the lightest power rating you can get away with)--that gives you plenty of length to jig effectively and be able set the hook even if you get slammed while BSing or daydreaming-- and the extra length also helps to keep the fish away from your motor or other hazards when ithe fight is on and you're trying to put it in the net.

The longer jig rod can also double as a float rod to help mend your line on the river--if you float fish at all.

If you're thinking of getting rid of any of your 10 Loomis rods--I brake for all yard sales with fishing equipment.

Scowak, you like to jig with a light 10 and half foot rod that would double as a float rod?

Bet that 4 ounce jig gets heavy on your arm fast, most guys that I jig with use a 7.5 or 8 foot one piece rod for that purpose. I do use a 10.5 rod for fishing a steelhead jig under a bobber, but I would not even think of using the same rod for Salmon Jigging. Maybe I am confusing the type of Jig, but Shoemaker did say jigging for salmon, and I know shoemaker. He means saltwater jigging.
Good fishing to you, Man is it HOT!

Ng

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When I said 10'6'' light I didn't mean light like a noodle rod--I'm mean light like the Loomis' GL2 STR 1265C rated for 10-20 # test and 3/8-1 1/2 oz. I personally like playing the fish with a lightest rod possible--meat sticks aren't any fun. I did use a shorter rod originally, but since I got turned on to 10'6"- there's no going back. Plus, I prefer a 2 piece rod for transport and storage.

I've noticed from your posts that you go way out in the ocean--you probably need alot more weight (4 oz. or more) to get down out there in the strong ocean currents to catch monsters like the one in your avatar.

Not having an Ocean worthy vessel I tend to stay alot closer in where the swells and currents are not as strong and start jigging when I mark bate fish and get down just fine with 2 1/4 oz. Darts or even lighter Websters.

Whatever type of rod or weight of jig you use it's a big plus to have a little weight added to your rods butt tip to counter balanace the weight of the jig (it is alot easier in your wrist if your going to be jigging for any length of time). Cabelas used to sell the slip on weighted pads that fit on any rod, but I haven't seen them in their catolog recently.

BTW-I agree-it is hot!-- but the little window air conditioner I bought at Costco last year is becoming the best $200 dollars I ever spent!

Stay cool and keep clam

:p

when Im jigging for salmon around the 30 to 100+ water I really hooked on the one peice all star rods 8'. The price is right and I reeled in some nice fish with them.

If you don't mind an 8 foot one piece rod then shoot me an e-mail. I believe I have found by far the best rod for the money. Super strong, plenty of butt, really sensitive and unconditional lifetime guarantee they are also so well crafted they rival the best custom rods on the market. Ronfishinfreak@aol.com
Made right here in the USA.

I too use a 10.5 ft Loomis GL2 STR 1265C and like it a lot for saltwater salmon jigging. It also work great for fishing bobber and herring in the salt. (I don't get to the rivers much) and will cast a buzz bomb a country mile. I tend to grab it a lot. Mine is about 2 years old, so I hope it old enough to avoid some of the quality concerns you have.

I think the most important thing is to have a fairly stiff tip so you can set the hook quickly. Unlike mooching, where you want a soft tip.

I also like using powerpro type line for jigging. Stays down easier and has no stretch. Usually I'll put a piece of mono below a swivel and then attach my dart to the mono.

good luck,
jeff

I prefer somthing with a little back bone like the Nothwest Custom Rods

Their really great rods
Good luck on your decision!

My only request of steelhead anglers and it's just a request nothing more.. Buy rods made in America by american workers it really does matter..

All that said i perfer Lamiglas not because i think their rods are better but because i have had good experiences with helpful individuals who work there. I think they are a class act company.
I have had good service from Loomis as well but i think their rods tend to be more prone to breakage, let me clarify that, they don't stand up as well to serious neglect and abuse that i give my gear fishing rods. Taken care of and used properly i am sure loomis is exceptional, however i don't do that so i go with lamiglas..

Robert Allen:

Buy rods made in America by american workers it really does matter..

I would concur, but I too am a Lami fan, and you will find that most of thier "standard grade" rods are made overseas.

I believe the Cert. Pro series and above are made at the factory in WA., but the run-of-the-mill rods (lower grade) are made overseas, I believe. Far too many of those are sold at 49.00 in shops for them to be from the WA. factory.

Mike

I'm not totally sure, but aren't some Lamiglas rods made in Mexico? They are ok rods. I've had my ups and downs with they're warranty deptartment though. I think it depends on what type of mood they're in that day. That reminds me. I have to take one of my rods back that broke at the ferrule (no I wasn't high stickin'), I hope they're in a good mood.

I'm partial to Loomis rods.so my vote go to a GL 2 SAR 1084 C.It has a 9' length and enough backbone to effectively move a 3-6oz jig in 40-80 ft of water.

Mike last I heard the only rods they made overseas were there very bottom end rods. I know the Northwest special i bought was made in woodland.. I think only there very bottom end rods come from overseas these are the rods they sell at places like bi-mart fred meyers and wal-mart

Has anyone ever heard of or used a Granger rod? I have one that I use for steelhead and it has been great so far.

I use a 10'6" mooching rod with a knucklebuster filled with power pro line. When I'm mooching and am no longer getting a good line angle I simply snap off the weight/bait and snap on a jig. Even with the soft tip I haven't had a problem with getting a good hook set. If jigging all day though I will feel it at the end of the day. Oh well-nothing a cold beer can't fix.

Thanks for the input. I ended up buying a 7'9" one-piece lamiglas. Ithink the 1381. I have the 10'6" loomis 1265 but i havent really jigged much with it. Im hoping this new rod will end up being a good rod to fish bottom fish with as well.

Mr. Grunden, I think you will like the rod, I have two of them and they make great bottom fish rods, with the jigs, will even handle some of the heavier stuff. But, then of course, keep those four pound copper jigs off , otherwise you may have to hand line those in.

See you later, Steve.