The X82MS is a sweet steelie catching tool...but it's also great for several other applications!
Ok, so Lamiglas’ new X82MS spinning stick, (8’2″, rated for 6-12 pound line) has quickly turned into one of my favorite all-around rods. It’s really a steelhead rod but I’ve found it does quite a few other things well too…
Now, in the interest of full-disclosure here, I’m going to come straight out with it and say that I helped design this rod (along with the slightly heavier X711 MTS), but I can also tell ya that I didn’t receive payment for the process — I simply asked them to build a couple rods that I needed that weren’t in their lineup.
Short Stick Side-Drifter
My main concept for the X82MS was for side-drifting steelhead. There’s been a trend, particularly in the Northwest, for many years towards very long, limber side-drift rods. Up north, a lot of folks like parabolic 9’2″ or even 9’6″ rods rated in the 4- to 8-pound class for this technique. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with that thought process, but I just feel a shorter rod is easier to handle in a boat — especially in the confines of a drifter. [click to continue…]
This is pretty interesting…John Posey of Lamiglas gives us an in-depth look at how fishing rods are built. No robots in there…pretty much everything is made by hand…in America. Gotta love that!
This round of Ask JD comes from Kevin P. who’s looking for a 4-trick pony rod that will cover several fishing situations.
JD, I’m looking for a spinning rod that I can to use for side drifting, boondogging, drifting minnows, and maybe some swimbait action. I guess I’m looking for a jack of all trades…It’s kind of hard choosing a rod when you have never fished with it. I really like the Rogue Rod Hot Shot series but then again those are the rods I have the most time on and, at $250 a pop, they might be a little steep for me. Do I really need that? I do want something quality that is built to last…so where is the happy medium? Am I asking to much for a 3 or 4 in 1 rod? What would you spend your money on? Thanks for your help!
–Kevin P., Auburn, CA
Kev, well…yes, it’s definitely difficult to find a rod that that’s perfectly suited for several techniques. Most of the time when you try to find one of these multi-taskers you end up with something that does a bunch of things okay but nothing well. It ends up being, as trusty sidekick Reilly often says, “A little bit pregnant.” But there is one stick that I can think of that just may cover ya pretty well… [click to continue…]
We’ve been out scouring the West Coast sportsmen’s shows this winter, in search of the coolest new fishing stuff…and let me tell ya, brother, we found plenty! From boats to plastic baits and everything in between — there’s a lot of stuff out there that you just may need.
I’m looking for a new Hot Shot rod. Was looking to add to the HSR collection but forgot that the 930 is spinning only. Wanting to keep things light, what do you think about the HS 795C from Rogue or the Lamiglas G 1336 T. The Lamilgas seems a little short at 7’6″ and I’m not sure what ” Flame Tip” means? What’s your take?
Thanks, Derik
Hey Derik,
A sweet little number for plugging steelies with small plugs is the XCF801 from Lamiglas. It’s 8 feet long and rated for 6-15 pound line. The coolest thing about this rod, however, is the fact that it’s fiberglass. Glass is truly the way to go with plug rods — you get much better plug action and tip “readability” with glass, plus hooks stay buried better…which, of course, is always a huge plus when you’re plug fishing!
And this isn’t your granpapy’s old clunky glass, either. Modern manufacturing processes make it much lighter and thinner than in the old days… Check out ‘em out at: monsterfishingtackle
