best g loomis salmon rod G. expressive tips that indicate the desired presentation of baits G. Loomis IMX Salmon Trolling

I like a shorter rod for target casting in mostly open water like fishing around bushes, laydowns, docks and overhanging trees or banks

The more line you have from the tip of your rod to your float, the more momentum you gain when you simply drop the rod down and bring it up

Also, I imagine that if its that loud coming through line guides, it must also be equally as loud when it comes through vegetation or wood coveralmost like playing a violin

Coupled with a light braid this would be ideal for the 4" to 6"swim baits Old Salt suggests......BAM

Next you will want to pull the braid (the outside braided line) with the tag end back over the inserted line, much like a sleeve being rolled up your arm

Being an angler already, you might have a favorite pair of braid snips that also do a great job at cutting thread in a pinch