Gloomis Steelhead Rods

We believe the two most important factors in a steelhead rod are line control and sensitivity. That’s one reason we build our Steelhead Rods in such a wide variety of lengths and power ratings—so no matter where you fish, or with what technique, there’s a steelhead rod that offers you maximum control. If you fish small coastal streams, you can get by with a shorter rod. If, on the other hand, you frequent big, wide rivers, longer rods are definitely the way to go (for a variety of reasons, including optimum line angle, river drag and sensitivity). As for sensitivity, it doesn’t matter whether you plunk, drift-fish from shore, or use a boat: knowing what’s going on at the end of your line is absolutely crucial for successful steelheading. These fish may be big, but for the most part their bite is incredibly subtle. That’s why we design these rods with a fairly soft tip and the most sensitive materials possible. Select the rod that matches your angling situation and be sure to give careful consideration to the different levels of graphite performance available.

STR1024C Length: 8'6" Power: 4 Pieces: 2 Casting
A good winter-run rod. A great summer-run rod. In other words, our best all-around steelhead rod. This is an especially good choice for fishing small to medium-sized rivers where you have sufficient room to work a fish once it's hooked. It balances perfectly with ten pound line and 1/2-ounce lures, and it's surprisingly strong. Strong enough, in fact, to handle most smaller salmon species.

Model	Color	Handle	Line Weight	Lure Weight	Action	Power	Item #	Price U.S.

GL3		94	8-12	3/8-3/4	Fast	Medium	10247-01	View/Buy


GL2	MERLOT	94	8-12	3/8-3/4	Fast	Medium	11119-01	View/Buy

STR1024S Length: 8'6" Power: 4 Pieces: 2 Spinning
A good choice for fishing small to medium-size rivers where you have sufficient room to work a fish once it's hooked. Best suited for 8 or 10-pound line and 1/2-ounce lures, this rod is surprisingly strong. It will handle most smaller salmon species and steelhead, but it's on the lighter end of the spectrum.

Model	Color	Handle	Line Weight	Lure Weight	Action	Power	Item #	Price U.S.

GL3		102	8-12	3/8-3/4	Fast	Medium	10249-01	View/Buy


GL2	MERLOT	27	8-12	3/8-3/4	Fast	Medium	11120-01	View/Buy

STR1025C Length: 8'6" Power: 5 Pieces: 2 Casting
This winter steelhead rod provides the extra power necessary to fish higher water conditions and swifter currents. On average, winter steelies run larger than their summer cousins, so the extra backbone is a big advantage. Rated for up to 17-pound line, the 1025C is beefy enough for Chinooks, but better suited to chums, sockeyes and cohos.

Model	Color	Handle	Line Weight	Lure Weight	Action	Power	Item #	Price U.S.

IMX		12	8-17	3/8-1	Fast	Med-Heavy	10252-01	View/Buy

GL3		94	8-17	3/8-1	Fast	Med-Heavy	10251-01	View/Buy


GL2	MERLOT	94	8-17	3/8-1	Fast	Med-Heavy	11121-01	View/Buy

STR1025S Length: 8'6" Power: 5 Pieces: 2 Spinning
Designed for winter steelhead, where you need a little more backbone due to the larger weights required to fish high water conditions, the 1025s has sufficient power to fish salmon, best suited for silvers and chums. Because it has the power to move fish and bring them boat-side without a chase, this is a good choice for both boat and bank fishing.

Model	Color	Handle	Line Weight	Lure Weight	Action	Power	Item #	Price U.S.

GL3		102	8-17	3/8-1	Fast	Med-Heavy	10254-01	View/Buy


GL2	MERLOT	27	8-17	3/8-1	Fast	Med-Heavy	11122-01	View/Buy

STR1082C Length: 9' Power: 2 Pieces: 2 Casting
The 1082C is a very nice light-action summer-run steelhead rod, designed to fish 6 to 10-pound line in low, clear water conditions. It has a light, responsive tip with a fairly soft midsection that allows you to lob small lures or bait to spooky fish. The butt section, however, is still fairly powerful, allowing you to handle large fish as well. While it's designed with light line applications in mind, this rod can also handle small salmon on 10-pound test, which makes it a nice option for low-water fall fishing.

Model	Color	Handle	Line Weight	Lure Weight	Action	Power	Item #	Price U.S.

IMX		12	6-10	1/4-1/2	Moderate	Light	10256-01	View/Buy

GL3		94	6-10	1/4-1/2	Moderate	Light	10255-01	View/Buy

STR1082S Length: 9' Power: 2 Pieces: 2 Spinning
Same specs here as on the 1082C, only in a spinning rod. Perfect for summer-run steelies in low, clear water conditions and 6 to 8-pound line.

Model	Color	Handle	Line Weight	Lure Weight	Action	Power	Item #	Price U.S.

IMX		29	6-10	1/4-1/2	Moderate	Light	10258-01	View/Buy



GL2	MERLOT	27	6-10	1/4-1/2	Moderate	Light	11123-01	View/Buy

STR1083C Length: 9' Power: 3 Pieces: 2 Casting
A specialty rod designed to fish large summer-run steelhead rivers and late summer/early fall low-water conditions in coastal ^STReams for salmon. It fishes optimally with 10-pound line, giving you a little better leverage on big fish, but still allows you to downsize for clear water situations. It has the power to handle a twenty pound silver or chum and still let you drop down to 6-pound test if you need to. A good all-around drift rod.

Model	Color	Handle	Line Weight	Lure Weight	Action	Power	Item #	Price U.S.


GL2	MERLOT	94	6-12	3/8-3/4	Fast	Med-Light	11133-01	View/Buy

STR1083S Length: 9' Power: 3 Pieces: 2 Spinning
Like its casting cousin this new spinning version of the 1083 is designed for big summer-run steelies and small salmon. It balances nicely with 8 to 10-pound line, allowing you to downsize your baits and lures in clear, low-water conditions. In fact, you can drop all the way down to 6-pound test, yet still have the power to handle a 20-pound steelhead. A good all-around drift rod, and a better-than-average spoon rod for big western rivers.

Model	Color	Handle	Line Weight	Lure Weight	Action	Power	Item #	Price U.S.


GL2	MERLOT	27	6-12	3/8-3/4	Fast	Med-Light	11140-01	View/Buy