Northwest Fishing Reports

My last five rods where all xrodz since they decided to defraud quite a few people including me im wondering what are you guys using for trolling. I need to buy another trolling rod doesn't have to be expensive but I don't want cheap either. Anyways id appreciate some info on what you guys use. For the record my favorite trolling rod for macks is a $12 wilderness rod.

What species are you targeting? I really like the 9' ugyl stik big water downrigger rod for blackmouth, silvers, lakers and sockeye. For bigger fish I like the Lamiglass classic glass trolling rods. I have the the medium and heavy versions and use them for larger fish including ocean kings. Neither rod will break the bank, both are durable and I don't see either company defaulting anytime soon. Shakespeare also makes a 7' ultra light trolling ugly stik that is perfect for trout, kokanee and other smaller fish species. It has a light tip and a fairly good backbone, I know a few people who abuse it and use it on the rivers for pinks, it simply won't break.

Hey thanks, well mostly for cutts and sockeye that be my target fish.

I'll 2nd the ugly stick. Also I have a Diawa 7'6 Accudepth. Medium/Light action that I like. Light enough to get a good feel with trout and see the strikes when on the downrigger, but sturdy enough for sockeye without feeling like you are horsing the fish in. Good rod at a good price. Only thing I wish was different was if it could be 6 inches shorter, but then again, I am in a kayak.

Kufa makes a kokanee rod, its 8'. 2- 8 line rating and bends like a wet noodle. They are about 50 bucks a piece. With that said I regularly run 20 pound mono and fish it in the salt for coho (no 11" flashers). I've landed everything from perch to Kings on it. Nothing over 20lbs though.