Choosing a rod for slide divers

[Mayb4]

Hey guys, looking for new slide diver rods for kings. I picked up some of the 10ft eagle claws for now but they pretty thick and I know have limited durability. Wondered what guys are using for slide rods out of the current selection we have in the market. Was debating the blue diamond 9 6 med or 10ft medhvy? They tend to run on the softer side but still have the power in my experience with the other models I own. Looking for some thoughts. Appreciate your input!

Edited April 29, 2020 by Mayb4
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[Gill-T]

Ugly stick and talora dipsy rods. 

[Hawkeye50]

Ugly stick,I use Gander Mountain 10' rods would love to pick-up a 1 or 2 more but can't seem to find any,don't think there made any longer,great rod for slide diver.

[Legacy]

4 hours ago, Mayb4 said:

Hey guys, looking for new slide diver rods for kings. I picked up some of the 10ft eagle claws for now but they pretty thick and I know have limited durability. Wondered what guys are using for slide rods out of the current selection we have in the market. Was debating the blue diamond 9 6 med or 10ft medhvy? They tend to run on the softer side but still have the power in my experience with the other models I own. Looking for some thoughts. Appreciate your input!

 

For sure pick a diver rod. Okuma Blue diamond or Okuma White Diamond are both solid picks

[relaxer]

Have blue diamonds for downrigger and mono slide divers.  Talora for wire divers.  Used blue diamonds before switching to the talora based on a recommendation.  Wish I had done it sooner... more money, but better product you won’t waste upgrade money on.

[sherman brown]

the wilderness trolling rods in 8' or longer in med or m/h at fishusa.com is all you need, only 19.99 each. these are fiberglass rods that will last for yrs trolling. i always liked fiberglass best for trolling.

[ThreeDogsDown]

I’m with Sherman.

Diawa Wilderness 8’ mediums for short leadcore (3, 5, 7)

8’6” medium heavy for Dipsies.

9’6” medium heavy for 10 color.

Cheap and haven’t had a problem in 3 seasons.


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