Make it Count Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 I used to own a boat, sold it bought camper. Would like to get back into the shore / pier fishing again. Would like some suggestion of beach and pier fishing poles for steelhead and salmon. Not look to drop a ton of money. I know that Northwood in Linwood michigan has good poles and feels. Any suggestion would be helpful. Also medium weight or should I go to a medium light or medium heavy? Thank you guys for any info... PAUL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt B Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 OKuma has a decent rod that would work. I think it comes in ten foot for length. These would be good for fishing bait like spawn/alewife. Fenwick makes an affordable spinning rod that would be good for casting baits with. OKuma connoisseur or fenwick hmx. Shimano clarus is a good one too but they are around $100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbeard Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Go with a medium lite.. the medium and medium heavy are to stiff in back bone requiring more Weight and heavier leads when you want lighter leads for line shy fish.. i use 6 and 8 pound for steel and 10 or 12 pound for salmon and will run 12 #mono main line for steel and 30#braid main line for salmon .. I would get a reel that smooth like a shimano sedona c5000 same as I use for salmon and steel head. That reel has enough capacity for large running fish.. Dont for get you need a seat and a peir cart... and if you have been ice fishing I would leave the hub shanty out and heater to sit in while fishing for browns and steel this spring.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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