X-11 Michigan Handle
Michigan-handle Great Lakes float spinning rods for steelhead and salmon, 9'6"–11'6"
The Lamiglas X-11 Michigan Handle series is a Great Lakes salmon and steelhead float fishing lineup designed for anglers who prefer the traditional Michigan-style grip over a conventional cork or foam handle. The series serves drift and float anglers pursuing steelhead and salmon on Great Lakes tributaries and similar Midwestern river systems, at a consistent price of approximately $147 per rod. All three rods are 2-piece spinning rods built on the X-11 graphite platform with moderate action tapers suited to long float drifts and parabolic bends that protect light tippets during extended fights.
The Michigan handle provides a longer, cushioned grip that aids two-handed rod operation during mending and fighting fish. Moderate action throughout the lineup is consistent with the slow, continuous drift presentations these rivers demand. The lineup progresses from 9'6" to 11'6" in a reach-based sequence: LX96MS-M at 9'6" with M power for more assertive applications (8–12 lb); LX106MLS-M at 10'6" ML for standard Great Lakes float work (6–10 lb, 1/8–5/8 oz); LX116MLS-M at 11'6" ML for larger water and long-drift situations.
The longer ML models share the same line and lure ratings, while the shorter M model handles heavier rigs.
Shaded band: the spread of the lineup's 3 models, as percentile rank among same-type rods. Solid line = series median · dashed ring = catalog median.
- Models
- 3 spinning
- Length
- 9'6"–11'6" 2.90–3.51 m
- Power
- ML–M
- Action
- M
- Line
- 6–12 lb
- Lure
- 1/8–5/8 oz 3.5–18 g
- List price
- $147
Rods in this series
3 models| Save | Model | Length | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX96MS-M | 9'6" | M | Buy from Lamiglas | |
| LX106MLS-M | 10'6" | ML | Buy from Lamiglas | |
| LX116MLS-M | 11'6" | ML | Buy from Lamiglas |
Model notes
2 of 3 modelsThe shortest and most powerful model in the series at M power and 8–12 lb line. Better suited for situations demanding greater fighting authority. Heavier salmon runs or water conditions requiring more backbone. Than the longer ML models.
The longest option at 11'6", suited to wide Great Lakes tributaries calling for extended drifts, long mends, and maximum line control at range. The added length enhances float presentation at distance without departing from the series' characteristic parabolic fight feel.