I am looking for a couple of plugging rods to nearly comlete teh setup of the new (to me) driftboat. While I dont watn to sepnd a ton of cash, I want a couple of quality sticks.

I am thinking 7' may 7' 6". Any suggestions?

C&B:

Seems to me there are a TON of options in the $50-$75 range. I am going with the Ugly Stik Lite 8'6", Med. heavy. It's mostly a glass rod, has decent action, and ya can't break it without really slamming it in the car door.. Add a couple 6500C3 Abu's and for a relatively low cost you got a crackerjack set-up.

Okuma has a couple rods that are great priced, about 8' and got nice action to them. So does a few other manufacturers. If your buying a pair the only suggestion I have is make both rods/reels the same. (why? I have no idea...it just seems logical..

Mike

CB 7'and7'6" is to short and you won't get the action that you like for plugs.Lamiglas make a $69.95 8'6" rod that works great for plugs we have them down here at Sunbirds sporting goods.I hope this helps PS.Try Sportco up there.

My plug rods are.
GLOOMIS HSR 1021C 8'6" GL3 and Lamiglas G 1300-T 7'6".
I like them both!

After pulling plugs for a few years my problem was finding a rod that can pull small plugs to pulling the big K-16's. The ones that I came up with that handles that are the ugly stick downrigger rod. I can not remember the model # but I believe it is 8' 3" and rated at 10 to 20 Lb test, Light action. I bought them at Jerry's in Everett around 65 dollars. Good all around plug rod for the money.

Take a look @ TH Custom Rods Rainshadow
HS9001 ...7'6", rated 10#-20# , Ex Fast action with a nice light tip designed for pulling plugs.

if you want one just a little heavier look @ a TH Rainshadow HS932....7'9" and will handle small plugs thru K-15's or K- 16's

I have in my boat each winter rods from 9' and over a hundred dollars each to 6' flimsy 10 dollar jobs collected at yard sales and all of them catch an equal number of fish. The only thing I would look for is something that has a slightly light tip as it makes it easier to tell when the plugs are working correctly. Beyond that don't spend too much money on them as plug rods take a major beating.

RM

HSR 941C

Will run everything from Tads to K-15's

My all-around favorite plug rod, since it can do double duty as a drifter or just about anything else you ask of it, is a Loomis HSR-1021C GL3. But for the money it's hard to beat the Basspro IM6 8'6" 10-20lb casting rods, regular 39.99 but on sale at Christmas each year for 29.90.

Hey lead thrower,
My HSR 1021C GL3 does all that too!!
We should do plugging contest between yours and mine this winter to see which rod will play more chromers!
How about we play for a 6 pack of Fat Tire?

Hey Charlie you want to do a little gentlemens bet on Sat for a 12 pack of fat tire

Kevin! You're on!
Should we make a bet on whose plug rod produce more fish?

I have a HSR 932c, I love it. It's sensitive enough to feel the action and still have plenty of backbone.
Loomis rods are expensive but with the lifetime warranty and expiditer service there hard to beat.

I agree with SilverKing!
Loomis HSR rock!!

No we are going to be betting on who catches the biggest. We can make a little competition if your bro is old enough maybe he can get in on the action. I already told you what I have been catching my fish and since it is working I will stick to it.

Oh boy! You're gonna kick my a$$!

Good then have it ready. I fyou are lucky enough I will even share

For all plug fishing I use the Berkley A92-7-9MB. You can't miss it with the big lettering "Air IM7 by Buzz Ramsey." It is the only plug rods I have ever used and I love them. Although a little light for big 'ol chinookies they sure are a fish catching machine. I got mine at Ted's and haven't seen them anywhere else. Been awhile but I'm pretty sure they where right around $65.00. As a one piece rod though you do have to be careful hauling them around!

2 for 1 on Ebay right now.

FisherMan rods????? I *NEED* them!

Snoopy Classic 2004, here I come!