18Mar/10Off
Steelhead Salmon
Is a medium action rod better than a fast action rod for catching salmon in rivers?
I've been looking at getting a 8' or 9' Shimano salmon/steelhead rod, but I'm not sure what the best action is. I want to make sure I get the best one suited for the salmon fishing mostly from riverbanks during salmon runs in the fall.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
(The Clarus is a good choice for a budget salmon rod.) Just thought I'd throw that out there...
Honestly, it depends on what method you're going to employ and how you like to fight fish. The slower the action, the more the rod absorbs the pressure off the line during the fight. This can be very nice when fighting salmon (and steelhead) as they like to make long, hard runs and headshakes that can test your line strength.
Most people will opt for a faster action for beading/hardware fishing, but if you plan on drifting roe or other baits, the happy median is moderate/fast.
(Personally, I prefer a moderate to slow rod....but that's just me.)
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