I'll second the earlier suggestion on the Lamiglass (fiberglass) Certified Pro rods. I initially bought the 864 model (rated 12-25lb) thinking they might be a good compromise for downrigging and mooching but found them too heavy for my liking as downrigger rods. I dedicated these two rods for mooching and river trolling and bought the 862 model (rated 10-20lbs) and have been very happy with them. Light enough to make sport out of blackmouth and silvers and enough backbone to handle 99% of the kings your likely to encounter. The downside is both models run about $125 each at Outdoor Emporium.