The TDR Shimano is an awesome buy($40.00).There is another rod worth checking out that is also made specifically for downriggers.That is the Fenwick DR90C.Nine foot in length,15 to 30# line rating.This is an all glass rod with aluminum oxide guides.Great for enduring the pressures of sitting in a downrigger all day.Not a bad price at around $100.00.Lamiglas has also re-introduced there Honeycomb downrigger rod that is also around $100.00.Definitely worth ckecking out also.

[This message has been edited by ReiterRat (edited 01-18-2001).]