Planer Board Rods for Browns

[snox49x]

Does anyone have any good recommendations for a rod and reel setup to use for running inline planer boards for browns in the spring? Looking for something that will handle pulling the Church walleye boards but not be too overkill for spring browns. Thanks!

[John E Powell]

The 7' ugly stik is a good value and we'll made factory rod. I rarely ever get one in for repairs.

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[rolmops]

Sometimes when I fish alone I put little bells on the tip of my brown rods ,so I can concentrate on steering my rig as close to shore as possible without falling out of line

[Chas0218]

I run 8'6" Cabelas depthmaster downrigger rods these also double as my walleye rods. Fast tip and good action.

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[hawkeye625]

I run 9' bw ugly sticks 1101...same rods I use on my riggers for all fish.  Light enough for browns, yet stout enough for kings.  Run shimano charter special reels, top shot my 30lb main line with 12lb for stick baits.  Also use the walleye boards with this setup with no issues.

[GAMBLER]

8' daiwa heartland rods with daiwa sealine 27lc's or Daiwa Saltist 20's.

[JC7]

I find that some of the near 8ft glass crankbait bass rods are the best, much better technology for the money than a lot of the trolling rods and much lighter. Here is a couple links to some on sale now. You won't be disappointed. I've converted a lot of people.

 

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Daiwa_Ballistic_Crankbait_Casting_Rods/descpage-DBCCR.html

 

On this second link, scroll down to this following description.
W&M Tessera Cast Rod 7'10" Mag Cranking Rod

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Wright__McGill_Skeet_Tessera_Casting_Rods/descpage-WMTCR.html