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Rods

Fishing Type

Species

Reel Type

Okuma Aventa Centerpin 13

Okuma · $$

Best for: Long natural drifts with centerpin setups.

Specs: 13' · Medium-Light · Moderate-Fast

Line Rating: 4-10 lb · Lure Rating: 1/8-5/8 oz

SteelheadBrown Trout
Centerpin
Float Fishing

Popular entry level centerpin rod.

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Okuma SST 10'6" Spinning Rod

Okuma · $

Best for: Great all-around budget rod for steelhead float and drift fishing in mid-sized rivers

Specs: 10'6" · Medium · Medium Fast

Line Rating: 8-15 lb · Lure Rating: Up to ~3.2 oz

SteelheadCoho Salmon
Spinning
Float FishingDrift Fishing

Affordable and durable rod with good sensitivity for the price. Ideal for beginners and intermediate anglers targeting steelhead.

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