Koke Rods

Bobberman · 04-22-2009, 05:33 PM

I missed my best opportunity to get info on New Koke rods at the Koke class at suttle lake, but Springers are tough to pass up. I'm a newbe lake fisherman, but this is my year to try it out. I picked up a downrigger and now I need a couple rods and reels. I'm not looking for high end stuff, just left hand retreive and get the job done type of rods. Any sugestions are apreciated.

BleuBackKoke · 04-22-2009, 06:39 PM

You can't go wrong with the Shimano Talora Kokanee rod. It's Ultra light with a medium slow action. Aout $70.00 but I heard Joes had them on sale....works great behind a downrigger or with 1-3oz of lead as your dropper.

P-ride · 04-22-2009, 08:36 PM

Check out the Daiwa Spinmatics at Fisherman's. I think I got mine for under $30 and they go on sale from time to time as well. I really like the way it loads up with the downriggers and makes it a fun fight with the kokes. Tough to beat for the $$

Waterfish · 04-22-2009, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by P-ride

Check out the Daiwa Spinmatics at Fisherman's. I think I got mine for under $30 and they go on sale from time to time as well. I really like the way it loads up with the downriggers and makes it a fun fight with the kokes. Tough to beat for the $$

reel guru · 04-22-2009, 10:54 PM

Ollie Damon's recently got in some Lamiglas Kokanee rods with hard cases. I believe they are priced right around $70. They also have the new P-Line jigs. 503-232-3193

Raining_Kings · 04-23-2009, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by reel guru

Ollie Damon's recently got in some Lamiglas Kokanee rods with hard cases. I believe they are priced right around $70. They also have the new P-Line jigs. 503-232-3193

I saw those Lamiglass Classic Glass Kokanee rods at Fishermans the other day, they looked pretty nice. I'm still gearing up for Koke fishing, but want to give it a try later this year. Would that rod double as a good trout trolling rod also (Hagg Lake Macks with Weddings etc.)? Also what kind of reel would you recommend for Koke Rod (Baitcasting, Spinning)?

FallRiverGuy · 04-23-2009, 12:18 PM

Bi-Mart can order the Spinmatics if they are not on the shelf. For a jigging rod check out the Berkley Taxtic dropshot/finesse.

benny boy · 04-23-2009, 12:22 PM

I like my little ugly stick for still fishing a lot of the time. Also bought my girlfriend a little Quantam Array that works awesome (I steal it from her from time to time!)

Doc_Rhen · 04-23-2009, 02:28 PM

I have seen a couple Anglers Touch Kokanee rods in Sportsmans from time to time. That would be on my radar for a next purchase at some point. They were designed by Gary Mirales from Shasta tackle company, who is a complete kokonut.

Bobberman · 04-23-2009, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by FallRiverGuy

Bi-Mart can order the Spinmatics if they are not on the shelf. For a jigging rod check out the Berkley Taxtic dropshot/finesse.

I have 2 of those Berkley rods and I really like them for the price.

pharmseller · 04-23-2009, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Waterfish

Me, too.

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fish-on-bend · 04-23-2009, 04:09 PM

Shakespeare Synergy for koke trolling. Cheap ($25) at Bi-Mart. I also have 3 of them in 8-15lb for macks and bulls.

SCOOTA · 04-23-2009, 05:28 PM

I AGREE WITH FISH-ON BEND

Rusty Psoadman · 04-24-2009, 07:44 PM

I picked up a Daiwa Spinnmatic and Okuma Celilo Kokanee Special yesterday at Bend Joes...they were 20% off the jacked-up liquidation prices... I had checked Bi Mart and Sportsmans too...I couldn't find BOTH rods at either of those places..and prices were all similar anyway I think (within a couple bucks)

Daiwa as $37 and the Okuma was $33 or something.