The right rod for the Penn 501

[steelhead_killer]

I want to know what you guys are pairing your 501's with on the boat?  Pro's and con's appreciated!  Ho HO HO!

[Alto Mare]

I've been using Ugly Stik 6'6" one piece for a while, I like the feel of the rod, it is a medium heavy action I believe 10-20 lb line... plenty strong. The cost is very reasonable as well.
I have a few Ugly-Stik, they never let me down.
If $ is no object, get one made to your specs, there are a few guys here that do an excellent job.

Here is one of mine:
http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=14432.msg147846#msg147846

Sal

[Rancanfish]

Well, if it's salmon,  I pair it up with the cheapy Shimano 2-piece TDR's.  Caught a lot of salmon with three of them, never a failure. 

Nice and limber, and makes the fish work. My old buddy Sal D. taught me to use the rod and the drag, and never lose a fish.  At least until we go to net it anyway.   

For SF Bay Leopard sharking I match it with a 10-30lb Ugly Stik Tiger rod.  I've used it since about 1980's.  No breaky!

If rockfish or Lings I start to spend money and want a rod with a quicker tip and more backbone, with a trigger handle, like a Seeker Blue Lightning,  which I've also had forever.

[Reel 224]

Ask Jon V what rod blank he sold me. It would be ideal for that reel.

Joe

[steelhead_killer]

Beautiful rod. 

I've been using Ugly Stik 6'6" one piece for a while, I like the feel of the rod, it is a medium heavy action I believe 10-20 lb line... plenty strong. The cost is very reasonable as well.
I have a few Ugly-Stik, they never let me down.
If $ is no object, get one made to your specs, there are a few guys here that do an excellent job.

Here is one of mine:
http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=14432.msg147846#msg147846

Sal

[Alto Mare]

Thank you!...can't take the credit for that one, that was Dwight's " Mr Universe" masterpiece.
Sal