That rod should work great!! The majority use green label but reds and blues can have their place, greens are the go to.

 

i use green and than red later on and yes some guys will say diff and for the rod best rod i found that i love its my go to rod is a IM7 buzz ramesy 7'9'' 15lb to 50lb has a nice tip with tons of back bone and I use for herring,spinners,kwik's and even gators and trust me it will handle alot even a 13' 7'' gator but your rod will work nice just putting in my two cents even tho im young

 

no offense brother, but ideally your going to want a rod completely opposite of this one. the loomis you have is a perfect rod for trolling for springers! the long, parabolic rod will give and load up as the fish takes the herring. you want that fish to be able to eat that whole herring and never feel the resistance of the rod pulling back. a short, heavy action rod like the im7, will not do that. next time you get to a tackle shop, or if you have both of these rods or something similar... do a test in the driveway or the the garage. have a wife or friend hold each rod in separate hands and you pull down slightly on some line threaded through the eyes. you'll feel how much it really takes to bend the short rod vs. the longer, more soft rod.

 

All right fellas, i read the online seminar and every other post i can find that has springer in it (im gonna catch one this year). I havn't however found what kind of rod is suitable for trolling herring. I have a 10'6. 10-20 GL2, is this a good rod for trolling for mr. springer. Or should i go with something with a little more backbone??

Also, ive seen alot on the different sizes of herring, red green blue. I'm gonna try to get down there. If you were only making one trip maybe two, if im lucky. Which size would you get? it will probably be around the end of march, not sure if that makes a diff or not.

Thanks Ifisher's.

If you plan on using a flasher that rod will be under rated imo but works great with just herring and lead.

I have a lami 10'6 med heavy rated 10-20, and it does the job, but I constantly have challenges to over come using the set up...Sure it works but there are better options.

I prefer a 9' 10-30 rated 1-6oz for most of my trolling, but do have a loomis 10'6 15-40 that handles flashers, and 6-8oz for long rod trolling compared to my lami 10'6 10-20.

Of course my fishing is down here in the lower river and have to deal with heavy flows....maybe your water out east will handle that set up much better.

 

Sounds like the rod you have will work just fine. I too prefer a more limber rod when trolling using herring.

As for the herring itself, green labels are the go to. However, if the greens are sold out, you can buy the larger ones, (blue I think), and just cut them down a little shorter when you plug cut them, (assuming you plug cut them of course).

Good luck! Hope you pull one in this year! Nothing beats spring salmon on the BBQ!

 

All right fellas, i read the online seminar and every other post i can find that has springer in it (im gonna catch one this year). I havn't however found what kind of rod is suitable for trolling herring. I have a 10'6. 10-20 GL2, is this a good rod for trolling for mr. springer. Or should i go with something with a little more backbone??

Also, ive seen alot on the different sizes of herring, red green blue. I'm gonna try to get down there. If you were only making one trip maybe two, if im lucky. Which size would you get? it will probably be around the end of march, not sure if that makes a diff or not.

Thanks Ifisher's.

Green lable herring for sure and the rod you have is perfect. I use a shimano convergence 10.6", 10-20 and love it. I use a flasher and 4 to 8 oz. cannon ball. Like xstreme357 said you want the fish to eat the herring without feeling anything. Sounds like your set to me.

 

If your fishing by yourself you may reconsider the 10'6" rod as it is hard to net a fish by yourself. If you have a buddy going then it will work just fine.

 

If your fishing by yourself you may reconsider the 10'6" rod as it is hard to net a fish by yourself. If you have a buddy going then it will work just fine.

Its not that big of deal, I have netted many many fish by myself with the 10'6" rod.

 

Loomis SAR 1084 is the best all around herring rod IMHO, if not one of the best all around boat rods.

 

Absolutely!!!

 

Wow, this is great. Lots of Springer threads going on right now so I'll mooch (pun intended) off of this one. I have an 8'6" IM8 Medium Heavy(10-20) which I got a couple years while getting into salmon fishing. I now have a boat and will be trolling herring for Springers but it sounds like this rod may be a bit short. Should this be fine or do I need to look into upgrading? Thanks! CJ

 

Wow, this is great. Lots of Springer threads going on right now so I'll mooch (pun intended) off of this one. I have an 8'6" IM8 Medium Heavy(10-20) which I got a couple years while getting into salmon fishing. I now have a boat and will be trolling herring for Springers but it sounds like this rod may be a bit short. Should this be fine or do I need to look into upgrading? Thanks! CJ

I wouldn't get caught up in the length debate. I use 8'6" rods in the 10-20 pound class light to med-light dragging flasher and 8 oz ball. Of the dozen springers hooked landed 100%. Probably just luck don't really know.For me it's just that I haven't used the 10'-11' rod in the boat.
good luck on your fishin.

mike s.

 

The most popular rod is the Lamiglas XCC-934 but the one you have sounds fine.

 

:agree: Can't argue with that!

 

Not to change the thread, but if you really want to catch Mr. Springer, find 10 to 18 feet of water on the Big C, wrap up some K-13 to 15 kwiks in the favorite green type colors and sit on the anchor.

 

I have caught many a springer on my 8'6" Xstream and Northriver med-hvy rods. Don't get to caught up in do I have the right equipment. But I will admit I bought a 9'6" Lami and a 10'6" Northriver. Just be confident in what you are doing and timing is the key. I think good bait and making sure you are on the bottom is the key. I hope you are successful on your trip.

 

All right fellas, i read the online seminar and every other post i can find that has springer in it (im gonna catch one this year). I havn't however found what kind of rod is suitable for trolling herring. I have a 10'6. 10-20 GL2, is this a good rod for trolling for mr. springer. Or should i go with something with a little more backbone??

Also, ive seen alot on the different sizes of herring, red green blue. I'm gonna try to get down there. If you were only making one trip maybe two, if im lucky. Which size would you get? it will probably be around the end of march, not sure if that makes a diff or not.

Thanks Ifisher's.

All my springer herring sticks are 10'6" or 9'6" 10-20's. They are not under gunned. They handle up to 10oz of weight and a flasher perfectly. I land more springers in one year than most fisherman see in their life. The rod you have is perfect! :twocents:

 

a nice 1pc 8' 8-17 or 10-20 soft tip graphite or composite glass with a light weight reel 2.5oz-4oz lead 4-5' leader and you are in Business in numerous Willamette river upstream troll nooks and crannie fisheries!


Or you can join the meat wagon and drag heavy gear like 5cents

 

Love these types of threads. Unfortuneatly for me I am a "better mousetrap" kind of person.

I have fished numerous different rods running herring (naked, w/Dodgers and flashers) off riggers, divers, and weights. 6'6" to 10'6", LW-EH, $50-400.

The one I like the most is the older Shimano Convergence 10'6" M.(discontinued in 2011, but have not tried the new IM7 version)

In heavy current with 20# plus fish I like the MH of the same rod.

As far as netting fish yourself...yes requires a little more effort/planning...but not that much harder.

$80 rod that works as well as anything. I have said it before...take all the labels off and 90+% of the anglers could not tell the difference.

 

Love these types of threads. Unfortuneatly for me I am a "better mousetrap" kind of person.

I have fished numerous different rods running herring (naked, w/Dodgers and flashers) off riggers, divers, and weights. 6'6" to 10'6", LW-EH, $50-400.

The one I like the most is the older Shimano Convergence 10'6" M.(discontinued in 2011, but have not tried the new IM7 version)

In heavy current with 20# plus fish I like the MH of the same rod.

As far as netting fish yourself...yes requires a little more effort/planning...but not that much harder.

$80 rod that works as well as anything. I have said it before...take all the labels off and 90+% of the anglers could not tell the difference.

I agree %100. The shimano Convergence 10 to 20 is by far without a doubt the best rod for trolling herring. And just so you know, they are still available. The cost depending on where you find them will be between $69 and $79. The best rod ever for the money. The only thing better than that is that they have a free replacement warranty if you would happen to break one. I have 5 right now and broke the tip out of one last year. It was replaced with a brand new rod no questions asked.

 

All right fellas, i read the online seminar and every other post i can find that has springer in it (im gonna catch one this year). I havn't however found what kind of rod is suitable for trolling herring. I have a 10'6. 10-20 GL2, is this a good rod for trolling for mr. springer. Or should i go with something with a little more backbone??

Also, ive seen alot on the different sizes of herring, red green blue. I'm gonna try to get down there. If you were only making one trip maybe two, if im lucky. Which size would you get? it will probably be around the end of march, not sure if that makes a diff or not.

Thanks Ifisher's.

The Lamiglas Kenai Kwik XCC 934 GH or the XCC 1064 GH if you want to go 10' 6" Both rods would work out very well for you. They are rated 15-30# test.

As far as bait. Plug Cut go with Green Label. If you prefer whole Red label works very well.

Hope this helps
Jason

 

I believe a 12-25 rated rod is better for spring chinook. A 907C would be my springer rod suggestion.

 

I use a loomis SAR 1084c. I believe thats the best rod around

 

Perfect. I was hopeing to get by without having to buy a new rod, looks like the one I have will be more than capable (i can't speak as to the angler capabilities). Thanks for the input guys, and hopefully ill have some success pictures to share in the spring...ray:ray:

 

If you don't have a fortune to spend on a new stick, I'll put in a plug for an economy rod with high-dollar performance that hasn't been mentioned above.

OKUMA SST

They have two 10.5 ft models... 1062M (medium 10-20# rating) and 1062MH (medium heavy 15-50# rating).

I personally prefer the meatier stick of the two.

 

Here is one of the 1062mh's that just popped up in the classifieds.

http://www.ifish.net/board/showthread.php?t=392570

Pretty good deal @ $50:twocents:

 

You have had a ton of info on here, so my opinion is just that - my opinion I will give you my minimal springer fishing facts:

To date I have lost 2 springers to short bites.

I typically fish flashers with herring OR Spinners.

I prefer the willy to the columbia.


Things to consider -
length of rod (pole) is a MAJOR factor when fishing solo

too stiff a rod may scare off the fish - if he feels pull back prematurely

too light a rod may not have the backbone to keep pressure on your hookset (if this is a concern refer to the Joe Salvey herring rig lesson)


My conclusion - I have yet to see a spinger that couldn't be landed on steelhead gear - my two favorite poles (rods) for trolling springers are the Buzz Ramsey 9"0" 8-14 or my late 80's Eagle Claw "Salmon Special" old yeller.

 

Trolling for springers you want a very soft tip with some backbone in the butt section. Sensitivity isn't much of an issue. It is very hard to beat the Lamiglass Classic Glass 9' for a trolling rod, and you can catch them on sale cheap.

Green label herring is the size for springers. Better hurry, rumor has it there will be a shortage this year.

 

Better hurry, rumor has it there will be a shortage this year.

Isnt that every year!! seems like I have read that a lot on here in years past, not sayign its not true. Where is the best place to order them. How many to order if your only going once or maybe twice, so anywhere from 3-7 days?

 

I have a XCF 862 that is a great herring puller for sale on the classified forum for 115.00 in case someone is interested.

 

Lamiglas Salmon Moocher G 1308T..used at Ilwaco for 5 years..great rod..don't know if they make it anymore

 

Somewhere between 100 and 1000 rods that are perfectly suited for this purpose, but like all of these threads, it is another, "What I use is best" theme, so I'll say Salmon Moocher,Herring rod and both lengths of the Kenai Kwicks,(With graphite handles, of course) !! :laugh::laugh:

 

I don't know the reason for such long rods unless there is a bunch of people fishing on the boat and rod length creates separation and a nice spread for presentation and less tangles but I like a 7 foot Pro blue G loomis for my trolling, with the fast action and strong butt I have never had a issue and this was used from the willamette to buoy 10 and in the ocean, I did wish I had a longer rod once in tillamook bay when my leader was 10 feet long but still boated the fish and plenty more last springer season this has been my go to rod for most any of my trolling it handles all weight lead I ask of it with ease tilly bay 24 oz no prob! willy 6 oz even better, blue label herring is my standard bait choice too, never any one perfect rod but this one is darn close I have even brought keeper gators up more than once. I probably have 30 rods to pick from and this one always ends up on the boat, sometimes I swear it has feet