Shimano Technium or Gibbs highliner 10’-6” medium for coho

[Marley]

Hi guys

I am looking to pick up another mooching rod for coho. 10’-6” medium. Currently have an Okuma I like but can’t find any in stock.

Thoughts on the above rod choices?

 

[Spring Time in Vienna]

What Okuma you running? Been hearing really good things about those rods.

 

[Marley]

What Okuma you running? Been hearing really good things about those rods.

Okuma SXT model: SXT-M-1062Ma

It’s a really nice rod.

 

[adanac]

T

Hi guys

I am looking to pick up another mooching rod for coho. 10’-6” medium. Currently have an Okuma I like but can’t find any in stock.

Thoughts on the above rod choices?

Technium , great rods for the price . Stay away from Gibbs products , that goes from spoons to rods .

 

[IronNoggin]

Ran Techniums for years when I was guiding.
Those same rods still get a work-out sportying from time to time.
My Go-To for sure!

Cheers

 

[Marley]

T

Technium , great rods for the price . Stay away from Gibbs products , that goes from spoons to rods .

I was a bit worried about Gibbs. I have not been impressed with the quality of their spoons. Thanks for confirming.

 

[Brett83]

I'd definitely go technuim, the spoons, although made in China, are really thin and light and seems to flutter a bit more than the competition. I occasionally use them but prefer my tackle to be Canadian or American made.

 

[Tighthead]

I have a Technium and like it, but have to say that I'm loving my new West Coast Fishing Tackle Tyee Series 10'6" moocher. Don't think I'll buy another downrigger rod that doesn't have a carbon butt. So easy to get out of the rod holder when the pressure is on.

 

[Spring Time in Vienna]

Okuma SXT model: SXT-M-1062Ma

It’s a really nice rod.

That's the one my buddy has, really nice rod.

 

[Spring Time in Vienna]

Okuma SXT model: SXT-M-1062Ma

It’s a really nice rod.

Where do you shop? Think he picked his up on the island.

 

[N2013]

I have a Technium and like it, but have to say that I'm loving my new West Coast Fishing Tackle Tyee Series 10'6" moocher. Don't think I'll buy another downrigger rod that doesn't have a carbon butt. So easy to get out of the rod holder when the pressure is on.

How would you compare the action/feel of the 2?

 

[Aquaholic]

Why not a 9'0 rod for coho?

 

[Whole in the Water]

The longer and especially lighter rod is more fun to play and land coho with IMO. Techniums are great rods!

 

[Tighthead]

How would you compare the action/feel of the 2?

Both are MH, but the WCFT seems more playful.

 

[Marley]

Where do you shop? Think he picked his up on the island.

I have a gift certificate for Fred’s. I am going to call tomorrow and see about an Okuma. They had both the other rods I mention in stock on their website.

I like the 10’-6” rod for playing the fish. We have another medium that has caught springs as bycatch and the 10’-6” was handy to have.

 

[PEETZcanada]

I was a bit worried about Gibbs. I have not been impressed with the quality of their spoons. Thanks for confirming.

the gibbs rod is an oem custom from okuma, i believe. it is really well done and has been proven to be reliable and enjoyable, it performs well.

 

[Aquaholic]

the gibbs rod is an oem custom from okuma, i believe. it is really well done and has been proven to be reliable and enjoyable, it performs well.

Pacific Angler sells a custom Okuma with their name on it. I have two for chinook and really like them.

I think the West Coast Tackle rods are Okuma as well, they sure look like it.

 

[Aces]

T

Technium , great rods for the price . Stay away from Gibbs products , that goes from spoons to rods .

Agreed

 

[Aces]

A 9’ fly rod in 8 weight and really make it sporting

 

[Gallivanter]

A 9’ fly rod in 8 weight and really make it sporting

I have this rod set up in between the downriggers buck tailing with a T 14 sink tip, so much fun. I’ve always contemplated attaching the fly rod to the downrigger, but have never done it.