Rods

[walleyejack]

I am looking to replace a couple downrigger rods, the ones i have are old and would like to update, both are 8'6" which I think they don't even make anymore,I see 9 & 10s out there,just looking for a basic mediocre rod for rigging,dipsey and flat lining a bit.

Any input would be appreciated.

Thanks Al

[Big Dave]

Dipsie rods are to stiff to run on the riggers The actions aren't the same. Guys like the diawia heartlands. They have both rigger and dipse rods.

[Capt Vince Pierleoni]

The right rod for downrigging and flatlining will not make a good diver rod. Check out Okuma's Blue Diamond, Convector, and Classic Pro lines of rods. They have several in the 8'6" lengths, which I prefer also.

[Doty_Taxidermy]

We run Shimano Talora's. I believe they are 9 footers but I may be off on length. We broke one last year and Shimano replaced it and covered the shipping for free! Our wire rods are Ugly Sticks and those are around 12'

[tcon]

I'll second the Okuma's nice rod for the price...I recently purchased the 8' shimano TDR's medium fast action and am very happy with them they have enough backbone to pull the dipsies and are managable in my 14' lund. my trolling rods are 8'6 okuma's and have been happy with both set ups.

Tom

[Hookedup]

Okumas, or Shimano Ugly Stick model BWD 1101 in 9ft or 8.6. Sean

[Hookedup]

Okumas, or Shimano Ugly Stick model BWD 1101 in 9ft or 8.6. Sean

[Misty IV]

I have been running the Eagle Claw SF-400A rods for close to 10 years now and love them! I have (6) of them on the boat and use a combination of the older Daiwa SG-47LC and the newer LCA reels on them. I also use a pair of them for my leadcore setups. Dipseys I am using the Daiwa Heartland rods.

[Iceman]

7 & 8' Shimano TDR's $30 price & several actions to choose from. Best rod around for the money IMHO.

Remember, the longer the rod the more torque the fish can put on the angler, it's the old lever physics problem!

[Self Censored]

Just picked up a couple of Diawa Wilderness rods at $15 a piece if they last one season I would say I got my money's worth. I have always gotten my moneys worth with the Shimano TDR and for a 1st class rod the Shimano Talora has served me very well for 4 seasons now.