What kind of rod to use for river fishing?

[fishing596]

Im kind of new to salmon fishing in and around the GTA, so please bear with me. Im planning on making a trip down to some of the west tribs next week to do some salmon fishing, i've heard the fish can get very large and be hard to land using certain rods. So i'm wondering what length and action rod i should use?, also what lb test line should i use and if a leader is necessary. Thanks.

 

[BASSMASTER19]

Most will say centre pins, some fly fish, some use spinning rods and few like me use bait casters. It boil own to personal preferences

 

[remyboy1]

fly rod...

 

[shuynh]

I'm using a centerpin + 13' rod with 10bls main line, 8lbs leader for salmon and 4-6lbs for trout.
I was successful in the past using spinning reel + 11' rod with 10bls line. No leader.
I highly recommend pins for rivers though, they are perfect for them. Can't comment on fly, haven't done it yet.... Soon though...soon....

 

[steelheadhunter]

I'm using a centerpin + 13' rod with 10bls main line, 8lbs leader for salmon and 4-6lbs for trout.
I was successful in the past using spinning reel + 11' rod with 10bls line. No leader.
I highly recommend pins for rivers though, they are perfect for them. Can't comment on fly, haven't done it yet.... Soon though...soon....

Thanks!

 

[Madriverfisher]

im going with remy on this one fly rod but most are on the pin

 

[Constantino]

Regardless of wether you spin or pin a rod length of at least 10 feet is the key to using lighter tippets and mainline for skid dish fish. Most ontario streams are low and clear in the fall

 

[W_boughner]

I prefer to pin but salmon can be caught on any type of rod it depends on how you want to fish !!! You can float the runs and holes with a pin , swing a fly or indicator a stonefly or bead with a fly rod or use hardware with a spinning or bait cast !!! You need to choose the tackle you want to use then pick a rod that works with that tackle !!

 

[Chris Russell]

depends on how many people are on the river... both the pin (15'/13' 6") or the fly (11' 8.wt switch/ 9' 7.wt ) for me... again depends on the situation, don't like being labeled into a box... diversify... diversify... diversify...

 

[BASSMASTER19]

depends on how many people are on the river... both the pin (15'/13' 6") or the fly (11' 8.wt switch/ 9' 7.wt ) for me... again depends on the situation, don't like being labeled into a box... diversify... diversify... diversify...

i mainly use my spinning gear, sometimes my fly, i just set up my first pin so im gonna try it out this season

 

[rocheleauc]

Personally I use a 14' raven IM8 for salmon with a centerpin. Just has the right amount of power to turn those fish. I use 10-12lb line with 8-10lb leader.

 

[Chris Russell]

the walnut reel seat or the sliding ring series?

 

[rocheleauc]

the walnut reel seat or the sliding ring series?

Sliding rings, I don't like the walnut seat one cause the placement of the reel would be too high up on the handle for me. I like my reel more towards the middle of the handle

I use this rod specifically for salmon now and a backup stick for big water.

 

[fishing596]

Thanks guys !

 

[steelhead101]

heavy action ugly stick seems to be the norm. however id recommend the fenwick hmx series 9'6 great starter rod and is less than 100 bucks. in order to float fish properly you need to have your rod tip up and heavy long rods like shimano convergance and okuma are to heavy to hold properly all day long

 

[W_boughner]

10 and 11 foot streamside rods are very strong and affordable