You hold the rod while in the rigger the whole time your fishing?
Thx HM, is rhino a make or a model name ?
Which model of uglyI have used 9’ Ugly Sticks for years. They have stood up very well and are easy to rig, use, and land your catch. However I also have a couple of 10’6 rods and it is definitely nicer to catch a big fish on those. The longer rod has more spring and I think is more forgiving with any reeling errors.
Landing and rigging are a bit more of a challenge with the longer rod.
Certainly when we fish for sockeye the shorter Ugly Sticks are great.
Hi HM, are the shimano's also good for rainbow and lakers using scotties ?
Finally got to the boat to have a look at the rods. They are Ugly Stik model BWD 1101 9' 0" and work great in the downriggers. Have had 2 of them maybe 15 years with no issues. Think I paid under $100 each.
However don't see them on their website so maybe not made anymore. Might still be a few around.
They are great for Sockeye fishing when you have lots of rods.
http://www.philsoutdoorworld1.com/s...y_Stik_Bigwater_Rod_BWD110190_BWD1101_90.html
It's all personal preference, some people prefer a 9ft or shorter rod some prefer the longer rods. I find the longer rods seem to be more sensitive you can feel the lightest tap especially with a cork handle. Short rod with a foam handle is a no go for myself the strikes and fight are muffled. If you haven't fished a lot you may not notice it but spend some time on the water with a decent 10'6 med light action rod with a cork handle especially mooching and then try a 9ft with a foam type handle you will feel the difference right away.
If your an animal on the reel and horse the fish probably not a great option for you.