Okuma White Diamond Downrigger Rods

[reel retirement]

I was looking to upgrade my GLT downrigger rods to white diamonds, does anyone have any thoughts or recommendations on this. 

[Legacy]

8 hours ago, reel retirement said:

I was looking to upgrade my GLT downrigger rods to white diamonds, does anyone have any thoughts or recommendations on this. 

 

I love these rods! I got a few when they were introduced and since have upgrade all of my rods to these. They are a big step up from the GLT series.

[IrishGoodByes]

Care to elaborate on why you feel they are superior to the glt’s?

[Legacy]

53 minutes ago, IrishGoodByes said:

Care to elaborate on why you feel they are superior to the glt’s?

 

Simply just built better. Its a case of get what you pay for in my opinion. I dont consider myself a rod expert but overall the white diamonds have higher quality components and I dont notice it so much in the action but rather the overall feel. The white diamonds have dealt with the abuse on my boat a lot better too as I have only broke one so far (and it was 100% percent my fault). With that being said I have broke 12+ GLTs for a number of stupid reasons over the years. If you are looking for an entry level rod then the GLT rods are a good pick but if you are looking for a premium rod then the White Diamonds are the way to go.

[Legacy]

Currently im using

 

Divers= WD-DD-1002MH

Riggers= WD-DR-862M

coppers/ cores=WD-CL-862M

[reel retirement]

Thanks Rob, I will pull the trigger and start with replacing my downrigger rods.