9' dipsey rod suggestions

[Misty IV]

I'm looking to change-up things this year and am looking for suggestions on a good 9' dipsey rod. The 10' is just too big to store in my forward cabin so looking at the 9' size. Already have the reels picked out. Suggestions, recommendations? I don't necessarily need a roller guide model, but something I can add the Twilly Tip to. Eagle Claw, Daiwa, Shimano, Penn, Okuma, whatever. Bring on the suggestions! Thanks in advance for the input!!

[Don Supon]

Daiwa Heartland for the twilly tip. Blue Diamond for the roller guides.

[Big Dave]

The 7' Fish Dr, one piece roller rods store in the cuddy nicely. Handle the Kings super.!! Lots more fun that the bigger rods.

[Sonnie]

Have been using the 8' shimano talora roller rods. Used to have a 9' or so twirly tip rapala. I really prefer the taloras although am terrified that I will lose one after spending the kind of dough... I have a small boat so they are easier to deal with. Caught two 30lb fish on em so far this year and they seem to do well. Disclaimer- I'm pretty new to this kind of fishing, this is just my limited experience.

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[Tim Bromund]

Can't go wrong with the Daiwa Heartlands with a twilli tip. My 9.5' Heartland wire diver rods are at least 13 or 14 years old and look and fish as good as new.

Tim

[lakebound88]

i use the okuma blue diamond 8

'6" roller rods.. They work great and are butter smooth with Tekota 600's on them..

[TyeeTanic]

Is money an object?

If not, go with the Talora's - with roller guides.

If yes, go with the Daiwa's or Rapala RSC's. Still not the cheapest but in my opinion the best value for money.

Don't get the Eagle Claws - I have them - broke two last year on 20 lb fish.

[Paul Czarnecki]

Is money an object?

If not, go with the Talora's - with roller guides.

If yes, go with the Daiwa's or Rapala RSC's. Still not the cheapest but in my opinion the best value for money.

Don't get the Eagle Claws - I have them - broke two last year on 20 lb fish.

You must have gotten some bad Eagle Claws because I have been running them for over 20 years and have never broken anything---not even a guide. Capt. Vince Pierleoni, Thrillseeker, uses them as well and LOVES them. I just hope I can find more before he does....

[jekyll]

I accidently made a 9 foot dipsy rod from a 9' 6" Heartland. Added a larger twilly tip and kept on fishing. Heratland are great rods.

[Misty IV]

Thanks for the replies. The Tekota 600LC is the reel I'm going with. I've personally been using the Eagle Claw SF400-A rods as downrigger rods for close to 20 years and love them! Thought I'd stick with a name that works, but happily looking at all the suggestions so far.