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Ok just keep it simple the rod is a little short but my wife uses a6'6" ugly stik one piece and so far this year she's got me skunked 2-0 so th e rod will do you fine until you learn a bit more. As far as line goes, maxima chamelion in 8-10# is great stuff for any type of fish. obviously smaller test for trout but you're targeting steelies right. remember fishing is about relaxing and just being out there enjoying it, when it starts to feel like work, well you know the rest. Good luck and be safe.Ok folks, ive got me a new fishing pole and a new baitcaster, but i need to slap some line on it. I know i do not want braid, so i'm trying to figure out what line to use. This is the first pole and reel ive purchased purely with steelhead in mind.
Fishing Pole: 7' Ugly Stick Ultra Light
Reel: Daiwa Megaforce 100TSHL
Im figuring 6-8lb test line, maybe flouro, maybe not. Guess i'm just looking for some people to toss out their favorites so i can decide the next time im eyeballing 50+ brands lol.
Hey how's the steelie fishin' up on the santiam?p.m. me if anything good is goin' on.i use a 7' ugly stik as well,,one piece....its a little short for mending line but its stout and does the job....
Hey no worries man go with an 8# chamelion you will be happy you did no matter what the rating on the rod says it's an ugly stik it will take it.I did want a longer rod, but my wallet told me to go another direction...so i have to work with what i can afford.
The line weight of the rod is 2-6 (I think, i'm not at home right now), which is why i was thinking something in the 6lb area.
I did want a longer rod, but my wallet told me to go another direction...so i have to work with what i can afford.
The line weight of the rod is 2-6 (I think, i'm not at home right now), which is why i was thinking something in the 6lb area.
Hmm...i do have an 8'6" medium rod i purchased with salmon in mind, but apparently i'm thinking too small of fish....
I can swap the reel over to that one and go with 8lb line, then look for something with more backbone for salmon. Would that be a wiser idea? A buddy is going to give me a small spinning reel so i could put that on the 7' rod for trout.
That's where you point the rod at the snag, wrap the line around something that can take it (hand, arm, stick) and break off saving the rod from unnecessary torture.Probably will be wiser to go that route. Trust me, you don't want to try to unsnag an ultra light rod spooled with 8lb test line.