What's a good rod for trolling a lead core line

[Big Racks]

Heading out to BC in early September for some fishing at Hathaway Lake off Hwy 24. Bringing the fly gear but also some spinning gear. Am thinking I'll get a reel loaded with colored lead core line to get down deep, want to be prepared as I expect the water to be fairly warm still. Haven't tried this before but have heard good things. I've got an Abu Garcia Ambassadeur C3 6500 reel I used to use on the Fraser for sockeye that I think should work for the lead core. It's sitting on a 10'6" Shimano Convergence river rod though, and I'm thinking I can find a more suitable rod for trolling for kokanee, etc...

Suggestions?

TIA

[huntsfurfish]

Slow trolling Ford fenders or other flashers with wedding ring should get some kokanee. I prefer no weights. But fewer colors on 6500 might work ok.

[walleyechaser]

Dipsy divers or jet divers work well. I like trolling flutter spoons. As for the rod any trolling or dypsy rod will work fine. Get what ever fits your budget

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[Big Racks]

I've got a pretty good selection of spoons, wedding bands, etc... as well as lots of Ford Fenders and other gang troll options.

I'm wondering what length/action of rod would be best suited to the 6500 for trolling a lead core. Medium action, 7' or 8' maybe? I think I'll pop into The Fishin' Hole this week and see what they have.

[TROLLER]

I wouldn't waste the money on lead core. Just run with a 3-way. The deeper you want to go the heavier the sinker, or as suggested above use a dipsy diver, as to the rod a good ol 8ft. Ugly Stik will do the trick easy and not break the bank.

[Big Racks]

Originally Posted by TROLLER

I wouldn't waste the money on lead core. Just run with a 3-way. The deeper you want to go the heavier the sinker, or as suggested above use a dipsy diver, as to the rod a good ol 8ft. Ugly Stik will do the trick easy and not break the bank.

That's true, however I like the idea of the coloured line. Different colour for every 10' gives a pretty good indication of where you're at. Lead core only runs about $20 or so, and the guys trolling for summer kokanee that I've chatted with swear by it. Good choice on the rod, was leaning that way in the 7-8' range.