I have an old fenwick glass rod and a penn downrigger rod that I use for my riggers. Both work fine. I also have a 10'6" diawa that has a knuckle buster reel that I use sometimes for a little extra fun. I have used graphite steelhead rods on occasion but I don't usually like them in the downriggers, alittle stiff and I am always afraid that I will damage them.
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