Just as the title says. I need a decent Salmon rod. Going to be fishing from the bank. IDK exactly what weight, probably up to 1oz. lure weight. It doesn't have to be 8'6", can be a bit shorter. 

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Don't go shorter than 8'6" UNLESS your conditions dictate it. In my neck of the woods, if it ain't at least that length, you're bass fishin' lol.  Just kidding there, but that extra length gives you additional ability to better control the line and set the hook from a farther distance.

 

Like bass fishing, there are many techniques that will greatly influence the rod you get. For example, if you plan on throwing spinners, floating, using corkies, or fishing spoons, you could get into technique specific rods just like in bass fishing.  

 

If you are going to be targetting the smaller species like pinks and silvers, you could probably get away with the standard medium powered, fast action 8'6" rod.  If you are going to definitely target Kings and Chum, then MH or even Heavy power, fact action rod is a decent choice.

 

If you plan to float fish (Ie, fish with floats) then an even longer rod is a better choice, say 10'. I kid you not.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

I have a 9' ultralight available.  Where are you located?

As others have said depends, on the Size and species of salmon you plan on catching. Also the  technique's you plan on using. There are as many different techniques for salmon as there are for bass and a rod that is best for each technique. One of my Salmon rods is a Diawa 9' MHF 8-20lbs test line, 1/2-1 1/2 oz casting rod that I also use for bass fishing with crank baits.  Casts a mile and has lots of flex to keep from pulling hooks.  Also works well as a beach rod for Jacks. Would be a good all around salmon rod.  A bit light for Kings, if you are fishing from shore, or trolling in a river.  OK for open water. 

What kind of fishing are you doing?  A float rod will be different from a drift rod and a hardware rod.  Hardware implying spoons, spinners, and crankbaits.  8'6" is a great size for a hardware rod, look into something medium power 3/8 to 1oz.  If you're drifting, step it up to 9'6" to 10'6" and ML to MH.  For float fishing, something 11' or greater will be best since it helps considerably mending your line on those long floats.  Float fishing is by far the most fun due to the challenge.  My float rod is 11'6" ML power set up with 8lb mono.  It's a riot fighting river kings and steelhead with that one.  Keep in mind my experience is different from others here as I fish Great Lakes salmon and steelhead which do not get as big as those of the PNW.

Sierra Trading Post has Daiwa Revros combos for $29-$43.  Some have 9ft salmon-steelhead rods.

Look at the new KastKing https://www.kastking.com/new-kastking-krome-salmon-steelhead-fishing-rods_p0216.html

Oh yeah.  Not sure how much they are these days, but you might want to check out Lamiglas Rods. They rep is well backed

Lamiglas Salmon and Steelhead rods, they have a wide variety to choose from.

Tom

Just using lures. Fishing for Chinook that come up through walnut grove in ca, from the bank. 

6 hours ago, redmeansdistortion said:

Hardware implying spoons, spinners, and crankbaits.

I'll be using these. 

1 hour ago, WRB said:

Lamiglas Salmon and Steelhead rods, they have a wide variety to choose from.

Tom

My friend that I'm going with suggested these also. 

G Loomis - I have tried dozens of rods the last 7 years and now own nearly all Loomis for salmon & steel head. Just my 2 cents as there are certainly cheaper rods out there but once I tried a higher end rod there was no going back....

I second the Loomis recommendation. They have lots of price points for any budget. Lamiglas is also great but I’m not such a fan of their budget end stuff but they have a huge selection. 

Another midrange option is the Lamiglas X-11 SST Spinning Rod. I have one in the M/MF 8’6” size (two piece) and although I don’t use it for salmon (I use it for surfperch fishing), it is a great rod. Very sensitive, light, and reliable. It goes for $100 retail but you can get one for cheaper if you look for deals.

Loomis is good with plenty of offerings. Also take a look at St Croix rods. Many are listed as steelhead rods.