"How-To" Drift Fishing For Salmon, Trout, And Steelhead

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  • Lamiglas LX96LSGH X-11 Spinningside Drift Rod W/Graphite Handle

    • UPC: 052567024364
    • ASIN: B07DYKW3QF
    • Brand: Lamiglas
    • Size: LX96LSGH / 9'6" / Mod Fast / 6-12
    • Manufacturer: Pro-Motion Distributing - Direct

    This 9 foot 6 inch spinning rod makes steelhead fishing fun. For stealthy finesse techniques its hard to beat this model. Perfect for for fishing #3 and #4 spinners like the bluefox. If you need to fish lighter fixed or sliding floats and jigs, this is ideal. Anglers who side-drift and bottom-bounce will be very happy with the sensitive tip that tr... [Read More]

  • Lamiglas X-11 Spinning Rod

    • UPC: 052567020458
    • ASIN: B00BG2ZVBE
    • Brand: Lamiglas
    • Size: LX106MLS / 10'6" / Mod Fast / 6-12
    • Manufacturer: Sports Service

    This spinning rod sells heavily to anglers who like to fish for coho (silver) salmon, and there's definite reason for that. This rod is perfect for the angler who is casting a lot from either the boat or the bank. It's ready the perfect fast action for 'twitching jigs' for coho and pinks (humpies.) This technique requires a faster tip as it somewha... [Read More]

  • G. Loomis E6X 1082-2S STR Steelhead Drift Spinning Rod, 9', 2 pc, Light-Mod

    • UPC: 601040122679
    • ASIN: B012DH54B2
    • Brand: G. Loomis
    • Manufacturer: G LOOMIS

    The E6X Steelhead rods are all about making the best out of every angler, G Loomis makes this possible by developing a rod that is so sensitive that even the smallest of bites can be detected. Extremely well balanced and super light.

  • G. Loomis E6X 1143-2C STR Steelhead Drift Casting Rod, 9'6, 2 pc, ML-Fast

    • UPC: 601040122426
    • ASIN: B012DJYBFA
    • Brand: G. Loomis
    • Manufacturer: G. Loomis

    Steelhead use holding water to rest as they leave the ocean or the Great Lakes and migrate up coastal streams and inland tributaries to spawn. It's usually where less effort is needed to rest after a long journey up river. That's why you need a long rod to drift baits for these big, oversized, searun rainbows. The less current drag on your line, th... [Read More]

  • G. Loomis E6X 1084-2C STR Steelhead Drift Casting Rod, 9', 2 pc, Med-Fast

    • UPC: 601040122204
    • ASIN: B012DIAWG8
    • Brand: G. Loomis
    • Manufacturer: G.Loomis

    Steelhead use holding water to rest as they leave the ocean or the Great Lakes and migrate up coastal streams and inland tributaries to spawn. It's usually where less effort is needed to rest after a long journey up river. That's why you need a long rod to drift baits for these big, oversized, searun rainbows. The less current drag on your line, th... [Read More]

  • G. Loomis E6X 1024-2S STR Steelhead Drift Spinning Rod, 8'6, 2 pc, Med-Fast

    • UPC: 601040122150
    • ASIN: B012DGMOVG
    • Brand: G. Loomis
    • Size: 8 feet
    • Manufacturer: G LOOMIS

    A light-duty steelhead rod in both casting and spinning configurations, for drifting artificials or eggs. It's got the range to cover a number of fishing applications and water conditions. It will handle a nice range of lighter line... 8 to 12-pound test. You can pitch spinners, drift artificial rigs like spin-n-glos, corkies or bait. The E6X mater... [Read More]

  • G. Loomis E6X 1143-2S STR Steelhead Drift Spinning Rod, 9'6, 2 pc, ML-Fast

    • UPC: 601040122419
    • ASIN: B012DKCIFO
    • Brand: G. Loomis
    • Manufacturer: G LOOMIS

    At 9'6'', this medium-light drift rod is designed specifically for big rivers where the extra length improves management of longer leaders, a necessity when the water is low and clear. It's a great summer-run rod and will handle larger fish as well. You can maintain a very controlled drift with a lot of extra leverage and tip-speed for a fast hooks... [Read More]

  • G. Loomis E6X 1145-2S STR Steelhead Drift Spinning Rod, 9'6, 2 pc, MH-Fast

    • UPC: 601040122433
    • ASIN: B012DKW20U
    • Brand: G. Loomis
    • Manufacturer: G LOOMIS

    An extra-long, powerful steelhead rod for drifting artificials or bait. It's basically designed for winter steelhead with a slightly more powerful butt-section and tip to handle the larger fish and heavier weight, but will fish heavy jigs or bait under a float in big water. E6X technology helps reduce rod weight and improve overall balance along wi... [Read More]

  • G. Loomis E6X 1142-2S STR Steelhead Drift Spinning Rod, 9'6, 2 pc, Light-Mod

    • UPC: 601040122631
    • ASIN: B012DJIXH2
    • Brand: G. Loomis
    • Manufacturer: G LOOMIS

    The E6X Steelhead rods are all about making the best out of every angler, G Loomis makes this possible by developing a rod that is so sensitive that even the smallest of bites can be detected. Extremely well balanced and super light.

  • G. Loomis IMX Steelhead Side Drift Spinning Rod IMX 1102-2S STSDR

    • UPC: 601040122327
    • ASIN: B00IS93BYM
    • Brand: G. Loomis
    • Manufacturer: G LOOMIS

    Our best all-around side-drift spinning rod. You can go down to 6-pound test for summer-runs and up to 10-pound test for bigger fish and better water conditions. The sensitivity of IMX is legendary and it allows us reduce the overall rod weight so that it balances nicely even at the 9' 2'' length. That little extra bit of length really improves lin... [Read More]

  • G. Loomis IMX Steelhead Side Drift Spinning Rod IMX 1103-2S STSDR

    • UPC: 601040122341
    • ASIN: B00IS93CF0
    • Brand: G. Loomis
    • Manufacturer: G LOOMIS

    This is a spinning rod that could be used for a number of applications, but the main purpose is for side-drifting. It's a nice, light and very responsive rod that will handle slightly heavier line, up to 12-pound test, and more weight for higher water conditions. It is designed to fish winter-run steelhead and big river summer-runs, but will handle... [Read More]

  • Loomis 12219-01 G E6X Steelhead Drift Spinning, E6X 1083-2S STR

    • UPC: 600167684961
    • ASIN: B07BC3QKW6
    • Brand: Loomis
    • Size: 9'0'' - Med-Light
    • Manufacturer: Loomis

    12219-01 G. Loomis E6X Steelhead Drift Spinning, E6X 1083-2S STR

  • G. Loomis IMX Steelhead Drift Casting Rod IMX 1165-2C STDR

    • UPC: 601040122402
    • ASIN: B00IS93ARA
    • Brand: G. Loomis
    • Manufacturer: G. Loomis

    G. Loomis IMX Steelhead Drift Casting Rod IMX 1165-2C STDR Our most powerful, "max" length, casting drift rod, designed specifically for big river steelhead and the smaller salmon species. With a medium-heavy power rating it gives you a lot of options . The extra length allows for increased line and lure control, but the big advantage is how much l... [Read More]

  • G. Loomis IMX Steelhead Drift Casting Rod IMX 1104-2C STDR

    • UPC: 601040122358
    • ASIN: B00IS939ZS
    • Brand: G. Loomis
    • Manufacturer: G LOOMIS

    A more powerful, drift rod designed specifically for big river steelhead. It has a medium-heavy power rating that makes it ideal for any of the small salmon species as well. The extra length gives you a ''cleaner'', drag-free drift because it creates a steeper line angle and that's a big plus given the bite is so light when you're drift fishing. It... [Read More]

  • G. Loomis E6X 1083-2S STR Steelhead Drift Spinning Rod, 9', 2 pc, ML-Fast

    • UPC: 601040122198
    • ASIN: B012DHV7P4
    • Brand: G. Loomis
    • Manufacturer: G Loomis

    Steelhead use holding water to rest as they leave the ocean or the Great Lakes and migrate up coastal streams and inland tributaries to spawn. It's usually where less effort is needed to rest after a long journey up river. That's why you need a long rod to drift baits for these big, oversized, searun rainbows. The less current drag on your line, th... [Read More]

  • G. Loomis IMX Steelhead Drift Casting Rod IMX 1086-2C STDR

    • UPC: 601040122310
    • ASIN: B00IS939BC
    • Brand: G. Loomis
    • Manufacturer: G LOOMIS

    A more powerful 9' big-water steelhead drift rod. It's has plenty of muscle for those big winter-runs and will do a good job for fall silvers as well. If you fish Alaska or any of the big rivers of Washington and Oregon, it's a great drift rod that will handle big water, big fish and big lures. IMX makes it lighter than you'd expect and still have ... [Read More]

  • K&E Outfitters Drift Series 8wt Fly Fishing Rod and Reel Complete Package (Black Reel)

    • UPC: 709317283433
    • ASIN: B01NA75XDY
    • Brand: K&E Outfitters
    • Manufacturer: K&E Outfitters

    EXCLUSIVELY FROM K&E OUTFITTERS!! FLY ROD: The SK Carbon fast action Rod has a silky smooth cast with amazing sensitivity right down to the high quality cork handle. The rod guides are made from the best materials and aid in smooth, effortless casting. The action on this rod is medium to fast making it a perfect fly rod for just about any level of ... [Read More]

  • G. Loomis IMX Steelhead Side Drift Spinning Rod IMX 1161-2S STSDR

    • UPC: 601040122365
    • ASIN: B00IS93CRI
    • Brand: G. Loomis
    • Manufacturer: G LOOMIS

    A marvellous rod for fishing really low and clear water, especially when it's paramount to your success to use light line just to get a bite. It has a dynamic, light tip to help make long, accurate casts, but even more importantly, to protect that whisper-thin mono. There's sufficient power to help you set the hook and battle a big fish. It will he... [Read More]

  • G.Loomis IMX Steelhead Side Drift Spinning Rods (9' 8", 12443-01)

    • UPC: 601040124437
    • ASIN: B01K4ITGKM
    • Brand: G. Loomis
    • Manufacturer: G Loomis

    Side-drifting is a very effective method for fishing bait, normally cured salmon or steelhead eggs or an artificial version of same, for steelhead or the smaller salmon species. The technique is simple enough... just position the boat at the top of a good looking run, allow it to drift slowly downstream while the anglers cast to likely looking hold... [Read More]

  • G. Loomis IMX Steelhead Drift Casting Rod IMX 1163-2C STDR

    • UPC: 601040122389
    • ASIN: B00IS93AG6
    • Brand: G. Loomis
    • Manufacturer: G. Loomis

    G. Loomis IMX Steelhead Drift Casting Rod IMX 1163-2C STDR Our "max" length, light-duty drift rod designed specifically for big water where the extra length can dramatically increase casting range as well as line and lure control. It's a really responsive, light line drift rod that works well in both summer and fall when facing low water conditions... [Read More]

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