salmon downrigger rods???????

[fshnwmn]

hey guys i need your help..........

i have to purchase 4 new rods for the downrigger(salmon) and 4 new reels to go with them.

can i get some ideas on what is the latest and the greatest????????

thanks ever so much

fshnwmn : do i buy 8ft 9ft trigger handle or regular handle???

[GAMBLER]

Diawa Sealine SG47lca's on Diawa Heartland 8'6" rods. THe reels run around $100.00 each and the rods are around $30.00 each. I have run the sealines for many years and they are quality reels.

[fshnwmn]

thanks gambler.what is the handle on those rods straight or trigger

[GAMBLER]

Straight.

[Legacy]

8'6" ugly sticks or pinnacle downrigger rods are nice choices too.

[fshnwmn]

thanks legacy, i guess my next question would be

10-25lbs

15-30lbs

20-40??????????????what weight medium-heavy(MH)

and do u agree with the suggestion on the reels? all input is good

thanks

[GAMBLER]

I run the Diawa Heartland Medium downrigger rods 8'6" 12 - 20lb. test.. Here is the model number - HL-D862MS-G

[ray koziatek]

Well im a short guy who likes the 7 ft to 7,5 ft rods gives you more leverage on the fish is easier to rig ,med action is good med heavy is ok too ..you can get some good deals on ugly stix 39.00 2 pc and K-mart had some for 29.00 and i missed the deal and i have some 2.00 close out cherrywoods from wallmart (12.00 reg price) ive used for 7 years ant snaped one yet but ive beat the eyes on a couple id recomend the 7 ft 2 pc uglies.

[GAMBLER]

Ray,

Your repeating yourself again.

[fshnwmn]

thanks 2 everyone.......hopefully hear me on the water

boat name: DADDYS LITTLE GIRL

[tree top flyer]

If your looking to save a little money look this up on ebay.....4pack Okuma CPDR86M Rod & Magda MA30D Reel Combo's .... A couple of years ago i got these, the drags are not the best but ive landed everything in lake ontario on them when i had them. Go 4 $199.good luck to you

[larry]

9' Light Action Ugly Sticks, more cushion for line, good steering 5 yr warranty used to be lifetime

[Silver Fox]

Ditto to what larry said.

[chowder]

7' ugly med/heavy & Okuma CV45LC w/ 30# Ande and 30' 15# FC leader for spoons, 20# FC for flashers on staged fish. You get a hot fish behind the boat and a 7' rod is a lot easier to weave thru your other other stuff and you can really whip a fish quick w/ a 7' rod (ask my kids)cuz you got major leverage on them instead of the other way around! My 2 cents(all it's worth!)

[Pennfish]

I just purchased the Shakespere 7' Light action downrigger rod. Netting is much easier and what was said above. We caught some big salmon on them.

[jason1704]

I use an 8' Penn medium downrigger rod with a Shimano charter special reel with 25lb line for the downrigger

[Big Dave]

7' Fish Doctor custom rods , 17# Trilean, Shimano reels