Raven IM6 Float Rod

I needed a longer rod to fish the bigger rivers and make longer casts. This rod worked exceptionally well for making long casts! I was able to make casts between 35 and 40 yards almost effortlessly! Rod makes keeping the line off the water a much easier task. Rod does have a bit of tip sag, but it is a non factor when the rod is fishing and not casting. Very soft tip and plenty of strength in the butt and I was able to work fish back to me that I hooked 50 to 60 yards down stream. Tip allowed me to run 6 lb and the fish could head shake all it wanted and it had no chance of breaking me off. Simply put, I loved fishing this rod! The only reason I did not rate this rod 5 out of 5 is because I have fished with the loomis float rod and it is a better rod, but for the money and still having a life time warrenty, you can't beat this rod!

I am very impressed with the rod, and happy to have purchased it.

I bought this 11'6 IM6 with rings for the Northwest steelhead scene, it is absolutely perfect for what I needed to do. It is beautifully wrapped, the height our guides are excellent along with the tip, it really makes Fishing braided line beautiful because it doesn't wrap around the tip. the rod is super sensitive with a great tip and as the backbone needed to really drive that hook home, but still light enough to finesse is 6 pound test and works equally well for drifting and will make a great big river spoon rod.

This is a great all around float rod protects light leaders amazingly and has the backbone to put big fish in heavy flows on the shore quick. The most comparable rod I've found costs twice as much.

be careful with the high frame guides. Well built, well finished, well balanced with the islander steelheader I put on it.

Let me first say, that I put a lot of thought and time into purchasing my first float rod for a center pin setup. [...]. I would highly recommend stopping in if/when you get the chance and get some of these rods in your hands to actually feel what they are like. I have used this 11'6" rod with my SST3 8 times in the past 3 weeks and have never got sore arms or tired. balances out perfect and has great action in it. I'd highly recommend this rod for the price and will probably be purchasing at 13'6" or 15' sometime soon for other uses on larger streams and for longer drifts.

This rod works great for float fishing the bigger rivers and it allows a great feel with instant hook sets.

Tried centerpinning for the first time last Fall and nailed a BIG lake run brown. I was hooked. Picked up this rod and a Matrix reel. Really great set-up at an excellent price. Sure, the G. Loomis float rod is better -- but it's $550. Mine's got the fixed mount which I definitely prefer. Good all around rig. Don't agonize -- buy it.

I'm new at center pin fishing for steelhead but switched from a spinning rod and will not go back. This is my first setup recomended by Erie Outfitters in Ohio and I'm hooked.I had a small problem and broke the tip section, sent it back,Raven replaced it and I was back on the water in just over a week. I'm sure I will upgrade one day and will consider Raven again.

this is probably the best float or drift rod for the money. i would reccomend it to anyone who fishes this way.

I own the 14 footer and it's been working great. It's very tough and can handle almost any steelhead and most kings.

I recently purchased the 15 ft. IM8 with a fixed handle. It is extremely light for it's length. It offers superior sensitivity with a great backbone. You get significantly longer drifts and can set crisp hooks at far greater distances than shorter float rods.

I bought the 11' 6" version that will take 12# line. It's a little stiff for <5 lb. fish, but there's nothing better when you hook one 10+ lbs. This is the second one of this model that I've owned. The first has survived 4 very full seasons and is now my back-up or loaner when I bring a friend. Nothing negative.

Really like this rod. Nice cosmetics, plenty of strength in the butt and a nice sensitive tip for mending line. A+++

The Raven IM6 rods are very nice. My only complaint is the guides. They bend very easily. Other than that, very nice rod for the money.

This is my second Float Rod..13"6 and this 11" will fill the gap in river sizes. Great product..

Great medium to smaller water float rod. Perfect for most Erie tribs.

I bought the rod to use as a float rod to fish for a fish we have here in Australia called a Luderick or Blackfish. These fish are fished for by using a balanced float with the bait suspended underneath. Bait is usualy green weed or a cabbage which grows on the ocean rocks. I found the rod very comfortable to hold being lightweight. It's light to medium action was great when fighting the fish & held the fish in the position I wanted until it was ready to be netted & landed. The sliding rings held the centre pin reel tight & never slipped once. Over all I'm very happy the way the rod performed & it's truly suited for fishing our harbour & rivers.

Bought the RV 9 and fished it about 10 times so far. Rod performs great. Landed many fish with no problems.

Great rod at a great price. My only complaint is that I would of preferred a 2 piece rod versus the 3 piece. The 13'6" rod is the perfect length for mid sized rivers. I actually prefer this rod to my gloomis float rod, that costed twice as much. I paired this rod up with the Raven SST3 reel, good combo.