ok here we go again lol

[txangler81]

In my never ending quest for knowledge I have run into a brick wall. I am trying to understand the uses of the various types of rods. What are the differences in trolling, downrigger, dippsy diver, boat, stand up, jigging, and casting rods. Until recently I have never put so much thought into the rod I am using. I read somewhere that the trolling/downrigger/dipsy diver rods are not good for casting and can actually break when casting heavier weights do to the large amount of flexibility. Is this a true statement?
Thanks
Dusty

[wallacewt]

hi dusty
there is 1000,s answers to your ?
if you want a rod,go into a tackle store,that has fishermen serving.
say, i want an ugly stik for trolling,ill be using 50lb line.less than $100.(your budget)
or i want an ugly stik for this or that
then you will see the difference what each rod can do
surf,kayak,boat,jetty,river,dam,ocean the list is endless
stick to 1 brand and compare,doesnt matter what brand
but the price will differ
rods are priced from 10 bucks/$1000.s
you need professional help,and then it still may not suit you.
its a good problem to solve
cheers

[txangler81]

It's not so much how they feel as what they are used for I have an 8'6" eagle claw downriggers rod that I was going to use with a 209 for catfish but now I'm not so sure I did cast about 1.5 ounces of lead with it today in the back yard and it felt somewhat whippy but it did launch it pretty far

[Ron Jones]

Your Eagle Claw will work just fine. It will also work as a downrigger rod and a plunking rod. I probably wouldn't troll at high speed with it as it would bounce around a lot but other than that it will work as well as most any entry level rod.
Ron

[wallacewt]

thanks noyb
ive never heard of an eagle claw rod

[smnaguwa]

I have an 8' Ugly Stik downrigger rod I use for striper trolling in the Sacramento delta. If they're not biting trolling, we sometimes anchor and bait fish. Yes, using the "whippy" downrigger rod, it is difficult to cast a 2-3oz weight easily.

[txangler81]

smnaguwa thanks for the input that is actually very helpful.

Dusty

[txangler81]

Ok I am wanting to know the uses of the various types of rods. Saltwater rods are not available in my area so im trying to learn what I can on here. Then I can make an educated decision on what rods I want to use with what.
Thanks
Dusty