Okuma Blue Diamond Down rigger rods any good??

[Gotta Bite]

In addition to the Ugly Stik 8'6" which it seem Shakespeare is no longer offering, whats the feed back on the Blue Diamond rods. I am looking at the same size rod as the Ugly stik. Are these durable and anybody have any major complaints over the past few years using them? Let me know. I'd appreciate it. Thanks.

[Capt Vince Pierleoni]

They have held up very well for several of us in the Olcott/Wilson area. The Blue Diamond comes in many actions including a 7'6" ML action that is ideal for Spring Board fishing. I also love the Convector 8'6" rigger rod in the 8-20lb test weight, for Spring and Summer Spoon fishing.

[skipper19]

Blue diamond/ good stuff...

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[challenged1]

I have tried them on my brothers boat for the last several years with no problems. He abuses everything he touches. I went out and bought more than 2 dozen for several different occasions. I tend to let him be the field tester before I buy anything. Save me $ in the end.

[Paul Czarnecki]

You won't go wrong with the Okuma Blue Diamond rods.

[Dipsey]

Mine have held up well. I like them so much I'm starting to get quite a collection of them!

Tight lines!

[Gotta Bite]

I ended up buying the Ugly Stiks just because of my positive past experiences with the ones that I have from spinning and bait casting use. I did however pick up two of the Blue Diamond roller rods for my Dipsey set ups, that I'm looking forward to using this up coming season. I topped them with two convector reels. I think I am done spending for the year know. (Hopefully).

[Gotta Bite]

I ended up buying the Ugly Stiks just because of my positive past experiences with the ones that I have from spinning and bait casting use. I did however pick up two of the Blue Diamond roller rods for my Dipsey set ups, that I'm looking forward to using this up coming season. I topped them with two convector reels. I think I am done spending for the year know. (Hopefully).