Steelhead rod for walleys??

[REW]

I see that in the last issue of In Fisherman - they ran an article on the use of steel head rods for Walleye fishing.
The very light tips allow to see and feel the bits, yet the heavy backbone - allows the landing of any walleye.

They mentioned these rods for use during shore fishing, as well as rigging - when in the boat or also for dead sticking.

It seems that such a rod had quite a bit of merit for just such uses.

I see that locally - lots of folks use these for the spring pan fish bite as well. Lots of length to cast your jigs to thos spooky fish - whether they be walleys or some other shallow water - spooky fish - that needs to be cast to from a long distance away.

Take care

REW

[Driftr]

howdy REW,
I have been using my 8'6" Steelhead rod for 5 years now while fishing for Wiper & Walleye at night at Lake Arthur In Pa. They do indeed have alot of backbone & sensitivity. A wiper is a bit like a Steelhead in attitude, that is how I started to use mine. They do work well for more than Steelhead.
Driftr

[Homer]

I've used mine for slip bobber fishing for some time; the extra length helps in casting and hook-setting. I still prefer my "walleye" rods for any hands-on type of fishing,though.

[Rick-Wy.]

I have used a similiar rod for both slip bobber work as well as jigging.

I really did like it for jigging. However, the rod was MUCH to heavy by the end of the trip. I also found it annoying to have to look so far up to see the tip of your rod.

Rick

[Eyeowa]

I use steelhead rods for deadsticking and spinner rigs (when using rod holders especially). Just the right combination of give and muscle.

Eyeowa

[Bob G2]

I didn't see the InFish article yet, but as others have said, it is good for dead sticking, bobbers, long lining, etc. I'll make a guess here and say that the article was written by Matt Straw, who is a big steelheader. Did it talk about using the rod
for drift fishing (steelhead style drift fishing, that is) or alot of river guys in Michigan (now it really has to have been Matt that wrote it) will use a slipshot/crawler combo to drop back into likely walleye holding areas, especially wood. It is deadly for that.

I know some good walleye guys who have used steelhead rods for years. Up in LBDN, Keith Hendrickson has always used steelhead rods for everything as long as I had known him.

One thing about a steelhead rod, though, is I miss the "sporting" aspect when compared to using a more typical walleye rod. If the rod is meant to handle steelhead (and salmon), walleyes are no match for it.

[LoweMac]

Have been using 9 1/2 foot steelhead rods for 10 years primarily for slow trolling crawler harnesses/bottom bouncers on Lake Erie and wouldn't go out w/o them. I find them easy to "read",they impare a unique action to the lure and break offs are non-existant do to the generous "give". But the most fun is that everything feels big,even the dinks. And these are the bargain bin jobs,nothing fancy.

[RANGER]

REW,

I've had Steelhead rods for Walleye for at least the last 10 years and I would not be without them under certain circumstances. Spooky fish near shore, creeks, etc. is one, long lining off the boat is another. But, they really come in handy when trolling for Walleye on Erie and standing a good chance of hitting Steelies during the run. I have Cabel's 9' 6" Tournament Trail rods. I think they only carry 9' or less rods now. I bought mine in '89, I think.


RANGER


"KEEP YOUR LINES WET, YOUR POWDER DRY and THE BEER COLD"

[RANGER]

REW,

I've had Steelhead rods for Walleye for at least the last 10 years and I would not be without them under certain circumstances. Spooky fish near shore, creeks, etc. is one, long lining off the boat is another. But, they really come in handy when trolling for Walleye on Erie and standing a good chance of hitting Steelies during the run. I have Cabel's 9' 6" Tournament Trail rods. I think they only carry 9' or less rods now. I bought mine in '89, I think.


RANGER


"KEEP YOUR LINES WET, YOUR POWDER DRY and THE BEER COLD"

[RANGER]

SORRY ABOUT THE DOUBLE HIT


RANGER


"KEEP YOUR LINES WET, YOUR POWDER DRY and THE BEER COLD"