After pulling plugs for a few years my problem was finding a rod that can pull small plugs to pulling the big K-16's. The ones that I came up with that handles that are the ugly stick downrigger rod. I can not remember the model # but I believe it is 8' 3" and rated at 10 to 20 Lb test, Light action. I bought them at Jerry's in Everett around 65 dollars. Good all around plug rod for the money. \:\)