The downrigger rod doesn't need to be too fancy, just long and limber. You're not really detecting soft strikes or setting the hook, all you really need is for the rod to have a nice deep bend when trolling.

Mooching, OTOH, is probably more demanding. I don't really know much about it.

Regards.

Mike
Woodinville
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Regards.

Finegrain
Woodinville