lead thrower, the Loomis STR1265c is what I'ver been useing on the Columbia for the last 8-9 years off downriggers.

It has enough backbone to land 50#+ URB's yet it's light enough that a 8# Steelhead is still fun. beer ...There's lot of cheaper rods out there that'll work, but these are a blast to use! wink
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Bob Barthlow
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