Best Downrigger Rod for Under $100?

What do you think is the best downrigger rod for fishing for mostly kings for under a $100?

Advice appreciated.

I saw this Lamiglass.
http://www.croutdoors.com/lamac90dr.html

Convergence
Around $70 bucks
I really like mine. It's a 10'6" rated 12-25 for lures to 6 ounces. I have it paired up with a shimano 4000 knucklebuster loaded with 60 pound spider wire. Mine has the adjustable reel seat. I don't think they make that set up anymore. There is one that is 12-25 6 to 10 ounce that is too heavy, so look close.

I also have a 10-20 I like for coho.

I'm happy with my Shimano Talora ($80) with a Shimano Charter Special ($130) makes a great downrigger rod at a decent price.



http://www.cabelas.com/trolling-rods-shimano-talora-8482-trolling-rods-2.shtml

Lamiglas Classic Glass 9' 15-30lb Outdoor Empor. on sale $68.00

cabelas fisheagle II gst1006. just ordered one for 55.00 for instore pickup should be here by friday. bought the gst1004 last month for steelhead plunkin and love it. thinkin bout the tgc 11094 but havnt actually seen that one in the store yet. i like to see it in hand before buying.

Fish Doctor 7' Short Stick. Made by Fish Doctor Charters out of Oswego NY.
Puts a whooping on the fish fast. Have tried the 8'6 and 9' rods. I prefer a short stick over a longer rod.
Cant remember too well but I think they are around $100. Paired up with a Penn LC875 is my go to DR set up.

Shimano convergence. I have two, one for a level wind and on set up with a knuckle buster. Make sure you get the proper handle style for the type of real you are going to use.

http://fish.shimano.com/publish/content/..._Steelhead.html

shimano is the best bang for the buck IMHO. I have a couple, never had one fail unless it got stepped on or something like that. I always use 10' 6" for downrigger rods, I think its easier with a long slower rod to keep line tight with an inexperienced angler fishing.

Another vote for the Convergence in 10'6" and they have lifetime guarantees. Matter of fact, I left one in the rod holder in the boat one winter and drove home. The rod got snagged in a tree and I lost the tip half. I called Shimano to order another section and they told me to send in what I had and they would warranty it for me. All I paid was shipping. Great service on a $75 rod.

I jumped on here all thinking I might be the only convergence fan but I guess I was wrong. Great choice for under 100$!

Lamiglas 9' Classic Glass DR. $60 at the show.

Nothing wrong with a good old Ugly stick. Been using mine for 10 years now and still going strong. Put many a king in the boat with that rod, and more than a few sturgeon as well. 8'6 medium heavy 10-20lb

Slabhunter. the Lami classic glass 9' sure has great tip action on my K14's for springers. Lots of movement and a backbone to go with it. Great in the salt for my riggers also, Guess thats why I bought 6 more when sportco had them on sale over the Holidays. Looking at heading down to fish the LC 1st March

Maybe TJN will reply to this ...

i bought a RDR96 rainshadow blank and all the components and wrapped it myself for 70 something dollars.

Pretty sure that's the same model of rod that Mark and his dad run out of their boat. More fish landed on those rods than any I can think of.

I also vote for the Lami classic glass. I have two and love them. Note made in USA!!!

Convergence gets my vote, have landed Halis up to 110lbs on em and many kings. They keep on ticking after 10+ years with no issues...

How about a $2.00 raffle ticket at the Kitsap Chapter CCA meeting Thurs eve, 6:30 pm at All Star Lanes in Silverdale for a custom tied rainshadow downrigger rod, tied up by member and rod builder Claly Dickerson of Pousbo..........Special Build

Buddy of mine just bought a new Ugly Stik that is 9' 5" and is rated 8-20lb I think its a Medium action, or medium/light.... that thing runs REAL nice on the downrigger. They made them with foam handles instead of cork too which is nice in the DR rod holders.

Might have to get me one.

Thanks folks!