I Don’t agree on the Kokanee rods. I have used the Eagle claw koke rods for years and have caught many hundreds of kokes on them. A number of good koke guys I know use them as well. Spend the money on reels and other rods for walleyes, bass jigging etc where it makes a big difference.
Koke rods on a downrigger bent over 90% of the time and then soft enough to land them are fine! Spending a lot on a Kokanee trolling rod is not worth
The difference in cost IMHO. If price is not an issue buy anything with a soft action designed for Kokanee trolling spend as much as you want.
Good counters and drags are super important and you get what you pay for on a reel for sure, and having good quality reels will make your fishing experience better and more effective. The Daiwa and Shimano are tough to beat. Stay away from low end okumas. The higher priced models are good for the money. I spent 40 plus years selling fishing products both wholesale and retail have a lot of experience in what’s has worked well for people. Have fun and good luck with your new boat and fishing adventures!
Koke rods on a downrigger bent over 90% of the time and then soft enough to land them are fine! Spending a lot on a Kokanee trolling rod is not worth
The difference in cost IMHO. If price is not an issue buy anything with a soft action designed for Kokanee trolling spend as much as you want.
Good counters and drags are super important and you get what you pay for on a reel for sure, and having good quality reels will make your fishing experience better and more effective. The Daiwa and Shimano are tough to beat. Stay away from low end okumas. The higher priced models are good for the money. I spent 40 plus years selling fishing products both wholesale and retail have a lot of experience in what’s has worked well for people. Have fun and good luck with your new boat and fishing adventures!
time spent fishing isn't deducted from ones life