Need recommendation on new leadcore rods

[vetting]

I've been fishing lake michigan for 3 years now and slowly added gear over time.  As a result, I have a hodgepodge of various rods for leadcore.  A combination of whuppin' sticks, ugly sticks, and cabelas rods.  All of them of course are various lengths and stiffness. This becomes and issue when you are running 3 boards a side on a triple tree since they end up overlapping.  So over the winter I would like to get 8 - 10 replacement rods so that they are all the same.  I run everything from 2 colors up to 10 colors with Church walleye boards.  Does anyone have any recommendations that wont break the bank?

[TyeeTanic]

Taloras?

 

That's what I'm buying next.

[Sk8man]

I run mine on various 8 ft. downrigger rods...the flexible tip gives things some action and yet the base has enough backbone when fighting them.

[vetting]

Does anyone use the Okuma classic pro or GLT that are designed for leadcore?

[Adm Byrd]

Yes, bought 2 this year, one at a time, work better than downrigger rods I used previously. Landed a few mid teen salmon on them, I'm sure there is a better rod but I'm happy for the money spent on them.

Bob

[BAZOOKAJOE]

Okuma leadcore/copper rod

Edited November 9, 2014 by BAZOOKAJOE

[fishdawg]

Okuma Classic 7' leadcore rods.

Good action, durable, big eyes & you cant beat the price

[Legacy]

Okuma classic pro glt rods copper/leadcore rods are a great choice

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[vetting]

I wish the GLT rods came in something shorter than 8-6 for the copper/leadcore.  Would like something shorter since it makes storage in the cuddy easier.  Might just have to go with the standard Classics that come in 7 footers. 

[fishdawg]

I wish the GLT rods came in something shorter than 8-6 for the copper/leadcore.  Would like something shorter since it makes storage in the cuddy easier.  Might just have to go with the standard Classics that come in 7 footers. 

Agreed, I prefer shorter sticks myself. I have used the 7' Classics for some short coppers and they have done well so far.

[MikeyP]

Okuma Classic 7' leadcore rods.

Good action, durable, big eyes & you cant beat the price

 

I'll 2nd that suggestion. Excellent rod for the money. I also agree with Legacy on the Pro GLT rods for copper.

[reel drag]

I have 5 of the Okuma's for my coppers and cores. No issues with them. I've taken some nice kings on both the coppers and cores. The rods hold up very well. Very good buy in my opinion.

[zipnzim]

Shimano TDR rods different lengths and weights $29.95 Bass pro and will ship to your door if they break take them back

[Hubbards]

7 foot lead core rods for our rig use on a 2--3 rod tree our rods break down easy storage easy to net fish