Good Rod for Swinging Spoons

[Long_Rod_Silvers]

I'm looking at getting a casting rod for swinging spoons. Intrigued by the G Loomis e6x, but curious if anyone has any other make/model suggestions. Or heck, any suggestions at all about what to look for in a good spoon swingin' rod. New territory for me, so not really too sure about what to look for. Thanks!

 

[Evan B]

I like an 8' or 8.5' rod, personally. I run a Loomis GL3. Can't remember which action/power it is though, and don't want to run out to the shop to look. But I'd say medium to medium light would be about right.

 

[brownheron]

Same as the above - medium weight in the 86-90 length, casting. I have a couple customs built on Sage gear rod blanks which have a bit of a (probably unwarranted) cult following.

Look at EDGE too. Sometimes they are slow if the rods aren’t in stock but I have no complaints about the rods themselves. My dynamic duo that I hike around with below. The pin is a Sage X 7126 blank - I’m a bit of a Sage gomer.

 

[Long_Rod_Silvers]

The pin is a Sage X 7126 blank - I’m a bit of a Sage gomer.

As in the sage x 7126 two handed blank?

 

[brownheron]

As in the sage x 7126 two handed blank?

Yes, exactly.

Also have a custom pin rod for springers built on a Method 9119 where stiffness is key to driving the hook through big baits at distance.

I like they way they fish and being 4-piece is helpful with storage and travel with such long rods.

 

[DerekWhipple]

I use a Lamiglas X11 9'6" Medium Casting Rod for spoons and #4 & #5 spinners. It's light and sensitive.

 

[Grandpa Jim]

I have used an Okuma Guide Select Pro 9', medium, 8-17 lbs. spinning rod for the last 2 years to swing spoons and spinners on the OP for steelhead. Okuma makes the same model in a casting version. The Guide Select Pro rod is light, stiff and has a carbon fiber handle that transmits lure vibration well, even to my gloved hand. I chuck 2/5 & 2/3 oz. spoons and size 4 spinners with it. It's under $200 and has held up well while also tossing BuzzBombs in Puget Sound for coho.

 

[Ian Broadie]

I got to finally try out my new Okuma Guide Select Pro 9'9" 15 - 30, I believe that's the designation, weekend before last and it's wonderful for swinging spoons. You can get a nice easy high stick with 0 effort which saves your shoulder over the long haul.

 

[Jerry Daschofsky]

I've always used longer medium action rods for spinners and spoons. Dad and I used to build them on fly blanks back when 8'6" was about as long as you'd get out of a gear rod. I have 2 rods I use from the bank. A 9'6" and 10' in 6-15# and 10-20# ratings. Now from the boats I'll use an 8'6" to 9'6".

 

[speedbird]

I have used an Okuma Guide Select Pro 9', medium, 8-17 lbs. spinning rod for the last 2 years to swing spoons and spinners on the OP for steelhead. Okuma makes the same model in a casting version. The Guide Select Pro rod is light, stiff and has a carbon fiber handle that transmits lure vibration well, even to my gloved hand. I chuck 2/5 & 2/3 oz. spoons and size 4 spinners with it. It's under $200 and has held up well while also tossing BuzzBombs in Puget Sound for coho.

I have the baitcasting version of that rod and love it to death. Personally I find 9’ is long enough to mend most Steelhead drifts but others may disagree. It’s a joy to cast, and feels a notch better above my equally loved SST. Best of all is the lifetime warranty, that Okuma warranty really well. I broke the tip last salmon season and a couple quick emails, screenshot of my credit card transaction, and warranty card photo was enough to get a free tip sent to me