Rods, Rods and more Rods

[firediver32]

I am brand new to this, and was looking at rods at Gander Mountain today. Planer rods, downrigger rods, dipsey rods.... Is there one style that will be ok for both boards and riggers for a beginner? I can't afford 50 different rods....

Dan

[Borax]

Ugly Stick, model MDS 1186 2 MH will fit the bill extremely well

Gander Mt usually has them in stock.

[FISHINMAN]

FD32, all you need is Eagle Claw or Heartlands in the 8.6' length they will do for you. If you are interested I might have some used Eagle claws that you could start out with at a reasonable price. I need to look them over. Give me a shout if you are interested @ 354-7700

[firediver32]

How much ya thinking?

[GAMBLER]

Diawa Heartland 8'6". They are around $30 each. If you run them off of regular plainer boards, they are great. If you run inlines, they are a little light. I have been running Diawa rods for many years and they have been flawless. As a side note, my father used to use the Eagleclaws and threw them all away because he had problems with them breaking.