ever Use a 1025c rod for springers and fall nooks?

Akuracy503 · 04-02-2004, 04:08 PM

Wondering if anyone ever exclusively uses a 1025c Loomis 8-17lb rod i.e. GL3.. For Springers and even comfortably for Fall Chinooks in tidewater bobber fishing situations.

Reason I ask... thinking about toying with a medium heavy Lighter line rod for all my chinook fishing.
Wether it be bank or boat.

Then again I dont wanna be one of the handful of fisherman ive seen snap rods while fighting a fall fish in tidewater...

Previously I used a heavier power rod with 20lb mono line.
Anyone with experience please feel free to let me know.

Thanks.
Martin.

Salmonator · 04-02-2004, 04:14 PM

Using line that would be suitable for a salmon, you put that rod at risk on the hookset at the very least. Heck, you could use a snoopy pole for an 8 foot sturgeon but what kind of shape will that fish be in hours later. The drawbacks (killing nates or snapping a pole) far outweigh the benefits, JMHO.... Joe

blacktail · 04-02-2004, 04:16 PM

You could probably get by fishing it for some types of Springer fishing, but it is defintely too light for any Fall fishing.

Mike

Fish Hawg · 04-02-2004, 04:18 PM

Yes, I have landed several springers with that rod

, It is a fairly stout rod. I really like fishing it in shallow water with U-20s for springers. I also us it for drift fishing them.....Ross

Akuracy503 · 04-02-2004, 04:20 PM

My apologies, I wasnt thinking about the wear and tear factor on fish when i asked this question...

I still do want to know if the rod is adequate for tidewater fall fishing in close quarters, boat etc..

as i mentioned before 20lb mono was sufficient for my previous years of fall fishing use.

thanks for the honest opinions.

Reel Premier · 04-02-2004, 04:21 PM

I have a friend that would use that exact rod for drift fishing from the bank for springers. One season later, and two broken rods, I would say it's not a good idea. Not to mention all the extra stress the fish is put through being played twice as long as it needs to be. I guess you might be able to get by a little better from a boat being you could chase the fish, but IMO that rod is better left for steelhead.

Akuracy503 · 04-02-2004, 04:27 PM

Thanks for the quick responses, I think my question has already been answered, looks like the rod is not beneficial for the fish..nor any fun landing if its gonna snap.

Fish Hawg · 04-02-2004, 04:41 PM

This is what G-loomis has to say about the rod

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This winter steelhead rod provides the extra power necessary to fish higher water conditions and swifter currents. On average, winter steelies run larger than their summer cousins, so the extra backbone is a big advantage. Rated for up to 17-pound line, the 1025C is beefy enough for Chinooks, but better suited for chums, sockeyes and cohos.

Hogback · 04-02-2004, 05:10 PM

If you get in a hole with some serious bobber guys you may be made to feel uncomfortable. When the bite goes on most people I have fished around expect you to control your fish. They may (in my experience will) ask you if you got em and continue to fish when you do. Plus many holes have stumps that fish will head for and if you can't hold em you lose em. The minimum main line most tidewater fisherman use is 50lb with 40lb leader, some use 80lb with 60lb leader. Last fall we lost a fish that broke 40lb ultragreen just swimming toward a snag.
Randy

willierower · 04-03-2004, 05:50 AM

I used to use a 1025C GL3 for almost all my salmon fishing. I still do use a Rainshadow 1025 when I drift fish for springers.

For most of my salmon fishing now I use heavy gear. Rods or from 12 to 25 lb range for Divers. to 15 to 5o lb for boober fishing and back bouncing. I rarely use anything lighter then a 25lb leader. I go as high as 50lb on my leaders. Mainline are almost all Tuff line from 50 to 80lb. I dont screw around anymore with light gear for chinook.

Nothing annoys me more than someone who hooks a salmon on light gear and spends 20+ minutes getting his butt kicked by the fish and tying up a hole when the bite is on.

TheRogue · 04-03-2004, 12:10 PM

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Nothing annoys me more than someone who hooks a salmon on light gear and spends 20+ minutes getting his butt kicked by the fish and tying up a hole when the bite is on.

I knew there was some reason I let you in my boat!!

My feelings exactly! Not to mention, at least for springer fishing where you are likely going to have to revive and release a fish or two....it's just too hard on the fish.

TR

Highliner · 04-03-2004, 01:36 PM

15 to 50lb test for boober fishing? I use tequila and gin!

Rakkasan · 04-03-2004, 02:43 PM

Bobber fishing for tide water I prefer a 9' 12-15 with 80 lbs Tuff and 40 pound leader. I use to use a 9' 15-30 but it was to stoubt for my taste. Just remember that a blank of the same length and line weight does not perform the same as one from a differant manufacturer because of materials that the blank is made out of and in many cases the blank taper.