Back-Bouncing Rod?

Bubzilla · 12-27-2001, 04:24 PM

OK, OK, I know, salmon fishing is virtually over for the year, but hey, Springers will be around before we know it!

I'm looking at getting a couple rods for back-bouncing. Any recommendations? Specifically, has anyone tried the Lamiglas Northwest Special that's designed for back-bouncing (N 379 BC: 1 section 7'9" 1/2-6 oz. 10-25 wt.)?

Thanks.

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Hookset · 12-27-2001, 05:48 PM

Bubzilla, you have the right idea, start looking now for what you'll need and find the rod on sale.

I have a Lamiglass 1000 series back bouncer, # G1303 T, 7'6", 1 - 8 oz. This rod is definetly on the stout side and handles heavier weights well. A good rod for keeper size sturgeon too.

You have to remember the right back bounce rod can almost be a good everything rod.

My favorite rod for back bouncing is also my favorite trolling rod for salmon and keeper sturgeon.

I use Loomis HSR983C, one piece 8'2" GL2
14 - 30 line, 5/8 - 6oz. , Ex-Fast, Mag-Heavy
$206.00. This has been a great all purpose salmon rod. I also prefer the GL2 blank since I believe this blank is stronger and withstands more abuse.

The rod your choosing should work well too, best of luck,

Gregg

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I'mThe10Percent · 12-27-2001, 05:54 PM

IM7 --- 7"6' one piece
Best back bouncer!

Pete · 12-27-2001, 06:38 PM

I have a Loomis BBR964C ... one piece, 8 footer for 12 to 25 pound test. I've used it for salmon with fine success and it's nice for keeper sturgeon. I hooked and landed an 8 1/2 footer on it earlier this fall, thinking the whole time that if I break it on a fish I get a new one, so I put a serious lean on it. I had Mr. Diamondsides to hand in 15 minutes, so I'm convinced it's stout enough for anything I target with it. I'm not sure the tip is quite as sensitive as I'd like, but that's not the way it's designed. At $160 retail, it's a pretty nice rod.

Firedog · 12-27-2001, 06:54 PM

I also have the Loomis BB964's, I have two of them one is an older IM6 and the newer one is a GL3. Both excellent rods, use them quite a bit trolling for chinook and also backtrolling kwikfish. Made for back bouncing and that is where the excell, a lot of backbone. I have bounced 10oz with no problem at all other than that is a lot of work with that much lead. :smile:

smoky · 12-28-2001, 06:09 AM

Cant go wrong with the HSR983.

I stepped down one and bought (3) HSR982GL3 for the drift boat. Run two with KWIKFISH and BB one down the center. I fish the Wilson primarily.

If you are going to fish bigger rivers that require more lead, go with the 983 for trolling and BB.

Thumper · 12-28-2001, 07:19 AM

Again the North River rods are on sale at Fishermans Marine. Their backbouncer is $69, and if it ever dies on you they replace it on the spot. Kinda hard to beat that deal.

Tanner · 12-28-2001, 07:43 AM

Thumper hit it on the money. I have 3 Lamiglas Back Bouncers. This last year I bought a North River Back Bouncer and it performs as well as the Lamiglas G100 Back Bouncers. Another rod I like to use alot for back bouncing is the Berkley Buzz Ramsey series rods that are rated 15 - 50 lb. They are perfect action for back bouncing.

TH · 12-28-2001, 10:00 AM

I have been using and selling a lot of TH 967c 8' 15-25# (Rainshadow blank) a great BB stick.. very strong handles 6 oz., but a nice tip for $150 it is an unbeatable BB rod.
Fully warranties.
I fish Gators with this rod on the Rogue and Coquille as well as Chinook in the bay trolling spinners and herring this is a very good all around 1 piece boat rod.

Hookset · 12-28-2001, 11:23 PM

That sounds like a great rod TH. For the money and your quality work, that should make a great combination at a decent price. What I really like about that combination is the versatility. Like I already said, I fish a rod in that configuration for Buoy 10 salmon trolling divers and herring, Rogue bay trolling, Rogue spring chinook spinner/anchovie, back bouncing kwikfish/spin-glo-eggs, salmon ocean trolling w/herring, ocean bottom jig fishing, Tillamook trolling, and Astoria keeper sturgeon fishing. What a great all around rod configuration, strong butt, sensitive tip.

BTW, the only real difference between a true back bounce rod and hot shot rod is the larger diameter tip on the back bounce rod. Which in turns means a little less sensitivity on the BB rod. My preference is to use a hot shot rod for greater sensitivity. Trolling spinners or anchor fishing with spinners, you need to see the tip working, fishing sturgeon, I like to see the light biters, you can feel the difference. I do own a couple Loomis BB rods, except I prefer the HS rods.

best of luck,

Gregg

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