favorite noodle/spinning rod?

getting ready for my b-day.  new rod gonna make its home with me soon.  would like to know what brand and size spinning rods you guys prefer for steelies.  appreciate any input and thanks.

any opinions on the berkley steelhead rods?

10'6" St Croix Medium Light
Works good to pull in salmon and light enough to finese steelhead.
I use a Okuma reel spooled with 8 lb fireline and attach anywhere from 6-3 lb leader onto it.
fireline holds chapstick or dry fly float wax well in the winter months to keep your
line from icing up too.


just my 2cents

Second one snapped right above where the two pieces insert

My expensive Lamiglas did the same thing.

I contacted Lamiglas about replacing my broken rod.
They said the warranty was only 1 year.
For a spinning rod with a retail price of almost $400 and an online price of over $200 this is a very poor warranty.
They did offer to replace it for $45 +$20 shipping which is not too bad I guess.

Here is their response:
If you want to send the rod in the directions are listed below. Most of these rods only came with a one year warranty so the replacement would be $45.00 plus the $20.00 for return shipping and handling, If you think your rod is older than a year than it would be ok to try and fix it yourself.

Please send your entire rod in a disposable container to the address listed below. Include a brief note explaining how the rod broke with your return address, phone number, and $20.00 for return shipping and handling. Be sure to insure your package properly. We will determine Warranty or Non Warranty upon inspection of the rod. We will call if we need any additional information.

Good Fishing

Kara McDermott
Lamiglas
1400 Atlantic Ave.
Woodland WA 98674

360-225-9436 Ext.214

ORIGINAL: rsquared

DON'T get the Silstar Lexus.  First one I had the tip broke while I was pulling line off the reel.  Should have learned my lesson, but I'm a sucker for cheap.  Second one snapped right above where the two pieces insert a few months ago while I was lifting a 10 inch trout out of the water. 

I have had one of those (silstar Lexus) I use for fishing holdover trout (decent sized ones i must say) in local streams for about 2 years now. I bought it because it was cheap and would be good for rummaging through the woods and to have as a backup. Mine hasn't broke. I have seen a Lamiglass break at the store once before, although I bought my father a Lamibglass 3 years ago, and his is still kickin. I think one thing that anyone needs to keep in mind is that these 'noodle' roads are very fragile. Any slight defect causes by a manufacturer or even ourselves can cause them to break.

i've had the lexus for 5 yrs now and it's been very good to me.  handles fish from bluegill to bass to steelies with ease.  best low end rod i've bought.

Rapala,
  Bought an inexpensive set up from this sites' sponsors (Fish USA) and even though I won't name the type of rod/reel it has been very dependable for over 4 years now.  No bells or whistles but very capable.  Call the store and see what they can set you up with.

marty, would you ever buy another lamiglas?  i saw a cheap one at gander mt. for 80 bux.  this must be their lower end rod.  did like it though, 10.5 ft, med. lt action.

ive used a coustom rod and a cheap end rod that a bluegil can bend in 2 the gander guid rod seem to be in the middle and as i said wen the fish spook longer is better but you do get hung up  in trees and if its on the boat tough to land with some nets on a windy day all the rods and reels ive got i told the wife i was getting a few more linecounters wow i would have done better saying i was getting a girlfriend it may have gone better

Custom build on a Batson Rainshadow IST series blank.  I have a 9 foot and a 10'6" and both are awesome.  If your budget is 200.00 or more than you need to go custom.  Get it how you want and have the peace of mind that it was built by a dedicated craftsman not a 14 year old asian girl working for 23 cents a hour.  

found a 10.5 lamiglas at gander mt. for 80 bux.  it's a medium light, but it sure be a nice rod.  am leaning towards this with a symetre or stradic.  for you experienced steelheaders, is this too much rod?

marty, i didn't even think of that.  have read a few posts and talked to some guys who like a bit stiffer rod to land fish faster.  most of my fishing will be with spawn or jigs.  maybe i should go with a 10.5 noodle.  talked to a young feller at fish usa who told me about the cortland rods.  this may be an option.   

Shimano Convergence Salmon & Steelhead
Spinning Rods
CVSM-90ML-2 9' 0" Medium, Light Medium 4-10 1/8-3/8
or
CVS-L106L-2  10' 6"  Light, Slow  4-6lb line  1/32-1/4 lure

http://www.fishusa.com/Shimano-Convergence-Salmon--Steelhead-Spinning-Rods_p.html?i=DCABFB3458B24D1D9B55536221C9E4B4

On sale at fishusa

I have a noodle rod that is rated for 2-6lb line and it is too light for me.
I like one in the 6-12lb range and use 8lb Powerpro with a 4 or 6lb fluorocarbon leader 18" to 4'