Best 9’ rod for Islander tr3

[Brett83]

I have a couple rods, on a typical day I'll fish my 11ft sage, if I'm going deeper I use my 9 ft st Croix. The 9 foot pops off the clip with ease even at 200ft. The 9 ft is easier to net with. The long rod is way more forgiving with erratic action close to the boat. The longer rod is a bigger shock absorber. I always have both with me. I also like stacking better with a 9 off the back and 11 off the side. However I think the nine footer should be a decent quality rod. I have a couple cheaper 9 footers and the action isn't great.

 

[Brett83]

A quick tip. I don't like the carbon feeling in my hands or against my rod holder. I ordered from the stiletto hammer company a soft hammer grip. It goes on so tight I will never come off. No glue, it essentially srinks on. It's extremely durable. I've had one on my hammer handle for ten years.

 

[Fisher_dude]

Check out the 9ft luhr Jensen boat rods. They are a full glass rod. The back handle is a nice rubber while infront of the reel is cork. I have 2 and a few buddies have also picked some up as well after using them on my boat. Landed lots of fish on them. @BCROB can attest.

LJ Legacy® Downrigger Rod

www.rapala.ca

 

[bryce]

I may have 3 of the original titan for sale soon
Ran out of replacements and now my fourth rod is wouldn’t match so I got a set of the reef 10’6
Pm me if interested

 

[BryceWCP]

I really like my g loomis rods. But you can’t really beat a shimano technium. They are bulletproof. I’d personally like to give the rite angle rods a try as well as the lamiglas rods. With a nice reel like that pair her onto a decent rod.