Currently, I have single hand xi2 7wt and 9wt and I also have a 7wt TCX 12'6" spey rod same as John's. On last year salmon river trip, I caught steelhead on the spey rod and also found it was easy to break the 12lb tippet if I hooked a king. I didn't fish this year because of graduation and job hunting. I have just located a job in Maryland so it is the time to think about future fishing plan. I plan to do more steelhead fishing and consider to get a 7wt 10ft SH rod for nymphing steelhead. Couple of my friends suggested me to consider 11 ft swtich rod because it is lighter than a spey and don't need to worry about space. However recommended 5wt or 6wt for steelhead and I wasn't sure about it is good for steelhead. Maybe I should just use the 12'6" spey and see if I really need a lighter 11ft switch. Thanks!
On Sun, Nov 24, 2013 at 10:26 AM, Richard DeafFly Lin <rlinpager@gmail.com> wrote:
Yeah... I went to Salmon River last Sept/Oct and I used 13'-6" spey rod. I don't have to worry about the space or tree in the back in some area.....
On Sunday, November 24, 2013 9:15:35 AM UTC-5, John wrote:agree with scott and dan, but while you are out there searching, try some 13' 7wts.johnOn Nov 24, 2013, at 7:52 AM, Daniel Davala wrote:Agree with Scott, 7s and 8s are the norm. I have a 7 and have use it from here to Alaska on fish up to 20 lbs., so I think they are perfectly adequate for most GL Steelhead. But, if throwing the chicken flies is your thing, or if you plan to overlap with the run of Kings up there, the 8 may be a better choice. Can't really go wrong with either. Have fun in the search!Dan DavalaOn Sun, Nov 24, 2013 at 7:38 AM, Scott Stankus <ssta...@gmail.com> wrote:
I fished the Salmon River for the first time about a week and a half ago. I used a single handed 9-foot 8 wt. While It worked nicely, though I couldn't cover as much water as those who were using longer switch rods.I think you'd be happy with an 11-foot 8 weight.--Scott
Sent from my iPhoneTo post to this group, send email to tidal-potoma...@googlegroups.com.Hello all:I need some suggestions on the wt of switch rod for steelhead in Erie and Salmon river. I wonder what weight of a 11 ft switch rod is good for steelhead?Thanks!Yang--
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