Trolling reel/rod recommendations

[doitall5000]

My trolling rod/reel combos for trout/kokanee are the following.

Elite Casting Rod - Ugly Stik

Abu Garcia Ambaseur® S Line Counter Round Baitcast Reel | Abu Garcia® – Abu Garcia Fishing

  I’ve been using them for 6 or 7 years now and have not had any issues with either.  I have used the Cabela’s Depth Master gear in the past and they don’t even come close to my current combos.  I have also used some specialty kokanee rods at $120 plus.  My Ugly Stix do the same thing for a lot less money.  I really like the digital line counters on my Abu-Garcia reels.  They calibrate for line size and are consistent at measuring setbacks.  As you can see from the replies thus far, we don’t all agree only stic what works best.


Ugly Stix have been around since 1976 and Abu-Garcia reels have been here since 1947.  They must be doing something right.  

I have two ugly Stix light action that are 8 ft 3 inch. Great for planner boards and when I'm using four rods. My best real is an okuma convector with a line counter, it's much nicer than cabelas depth master.