Salmon rod?

id. painter · 03-08-2004, 08:19 AM

I have about 5 salmon rods. A couple Ugly Sticks, and old no namer ,,and a fish Eagle Two.
The Fish Eagle and the Ugly sticks are 7ft. one piece rods. The Ugly Sticks are 15-30 lb test , with slow action. The FishEagle is 12-25 lb. and heavy action.
I was looking at rods and saw what looks like a good addition to my collection.
I was looking at The 8 1/2 ft. 12-25 lb. test, two piece, spinning ,with moderate action.Lamiglass. The Model # G 1315 , called Keni Special.
I would be using this rod for springers,downriggers in the ocean, and Buoy 10.
with a knuckle buster and 30 lb test.
What do ya think about the Keni Special ???id. painter

Silver Hilton · 03-08-2004, 08:26 AM

I think you'll find it a bit light for trolling Delta Divers at B10.

Beefcake · 03-08-2004, 08:44 AM

Why a spinning setup?

id. painter · 03-08-2004, 09:00 AM

I like to use a knuckle buster reel. Shimano GT 2000 Moocher. You cant use one(moocher) on a rod with a trigger. The spin rod works perfect.
Maybe a bit light for buoy 10 .. probably right. Thanks . id. painter

I.B. Fish'n · 03-08-2004, 09:36 AM

What would be the best salmon rod and reel combo? i have an okuma celilo with an abu garcia 6500 and im using 25 lb Power pro. its worked well so far.

id. painter · 03-08-2004, 12:42 PM

That sounds like a sweet unit. I have gotten hooked on the single gear and spinning handles of the moocher, as long as I dont have to cast. :grin: id. painter

salmurai · 03-08-2004, 03:53 PM

id painter, check out Shimano's line of moochers. They have a long fore grip and a short rear grip, perfect for your knuckle buster. Pretty nice rod for under $70.00. Will also work for bobber fishing.

Willow Drifter · 03-08-2004, 04:09 PM

I was looking at one of the Shimano Convergence Moochers the other day. Looked like a really nice rod. I love the Convergence series of rods. They have great feel and low price.

Quasimodo the fish killer · 03-08-2004, 08:15 PM

I have a couple berkely 1 piece 15 to 50 rods that i use for trolling cut plug, kwikfish, and anchor fishing anchovies with a spinner bait. I love them rods and they were only $59 when I bought them I would be hard pressed to buy anything to replace them except the exact same rod

I have abu 5001son my they are old I think they are called 5500s now.

Quasi

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WishinIwasfishin · 03-09-2004, 08:00 PM

I love my knucklebuster and have the same one. I have it on an extra rod i picked up at the Cabellas outlet store in Minnesota for $7. It ain't pretty but works great for heavy pulling of the divers in the salt or B10. Go for the King Kat for $20 from the catalogue. Not real pretty but I use it on my knuckle buster and love it. Adds a little personality to realin em in.

Bill Monroe · 03-10-2004, 06:20 AM

I've got two Lamiglas rods built for knucklebusters (Peetz reels, of course)...Shouldn't try to double or triple up on salmon outfits if you can help it...you end up with sora-works-for-this-and-that....