What Makes A Good Downrigger Rod?

You’ll want to select a downrigger rod that is at least 8’6″ in length longer rods allow faster line pick-up when the clip releases, aiding hookset. Anywhere in the 8’6″ to 10’6″ seems to be a pretty popular sweet spot for downrigger trolling for salmon. What is a downrigger rod? A downrigger allows you to … Read more