Downrigger Rods

[FT]

Hello All,

I need to update some of my Rods since it has been awhile and some need replaced. Does anyone have a certain brand they like running these days? Thanks for your help

[GAMBLER]

Diawa Heartland rods are great rods and not expensive. I like the 8'6" rods for riggers and the 7'6" rods for boards. They run around $35.00 each new at most places.

[TyeeTanic]

I use Rapala Magnum II's. They are good rods - and pretty cheap. I got mine as a rod and reel set - was $80 for the set.

[dewey123]

I use daiwa heartlands okuma blue diamond and eagle claw starfire rods.

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[TyeeTanic]

Is it just downrigger rods you are looking for, or also dipsey rods.

For my dipseys I am now using Rapala RSC 10'6" wire rods with roller guides.

[Jammer]

Like Gambler says - Daiwa Heartland 8' 0" or 8' 6" are good. ($35)

But Shakespeare Ugly Stik BWD 1101 8' 3" are my favorite. ($49)

JAM

[hawkeye625]

Just bought 2 shakespeare ugly stick 1101 9' for this season and really like them. They're light, forgiving, and tough. Run about $50. Light enough for trout with enough backbone for kings. Plan on buying 2 more but in the 8'3" version (little easier to set)

Bought them for multi purpose use...walleye...trout...salmon. Have worked very well so far on all species.

[fish-on]

Got four brand new diawa heartlands for sale, never used bought new in may, $125.00 there yours. PM me. fish-on!

[spoonfed-1]

We run Okuma pro classics at about $30.00 per for our attractors with heavy mono. 81/2 ft MH action.

Shimano Tolaras at about $70.00 per rod for spoons and plugs with lighter mono. 8 1/2ft med action

Have dragged the attractors with the Tolaras on occasion and they are pretty sweet rods.

Pricey but nice and great longevity.

Shakespear Ugly stiks for Browns. 8 1/2 ft light action. To light for salmon in my opinion.

Glen

[S * K]

9 ft ugly sticks the best. I have a couple 8'6 heartlands and they are ok but the extra 4 inches makes the rod load up so much better.

[EYE SPY]

I love my ugly stik rods, great all purpose rod, 8'3"s and 9's

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