I have tried several different downrigger rods. The best rod that I have found is the St Croix PRO-GLASS Trolling rod. GT100H2 10' H 15 - 30 for a $100 . This rod has plenty of back bone for the big Hot Spot Flashers. But, is still plenty limber to have fun even on Coho.
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