Planer Rod ?

[witchdoctor]

Would a Diawa Dendoh deep drop rod work as planer rod? I have a store credit and i was thinking of giving it a shot. I would not be running anything bigger than a #16.

There a couple of choices and im not sure what would work better. They have a 5'6" length or a 6'6" length.

The heavy action is rated for 60-150 line and the Xtra Heavy is rated for 80-200 line.

Each has at least 3 SIC guides and the Aftco swivel top along with a long bent butt.

Any opinions if its worth trying or not? Thanks

[witchdoctor]

was it a dumb question or the subject was just beat to death?

[JMS-ILM]

have used one in the past with a #8 planer fished inline with 50 or so ft of leader behind it.....worked just fine. only problem i see using one with a bridle system is that the swivel tip is not large enough to pass the bridle and crimps thru.

[WAHOONBOX]

NO QUESTION IS A DUMB QUESTION DUDE...

THE REASON I HAVEN'T SAID ANYTHING IS I WOULDN'T KNOW A DAIWA DENWOH IF IT WAS CONNECTED TO MY KEYBOARD WITH A WAHOO ON THE END OF IT....

YOU JUST GOTTA GO TRY IT OUT.....

I HAVE WROTE SEVERAL ARTICLES AND MADE NUMEROUS VIDEOS EXPLAINING THE WHAT WHEN WHY AND WHERE CONCERNING MY THOUGHTS ON PLANER RODS .....AND YOURS AS DESCRIBED IS TOTALLY FOREIGN TO ME...

I LIKE MY PLANER RODS 48 INCHES LONG FROM THE REEL SEAT...

[SeaBiscuit]

have used one in the past with a #8 planer fished inline with 50 or so ft of leader behind it.....worked just fine. only problem i see using one with a bridle system is that the swivel tip is not large enough to pass the bridle and crimps thru.

What he said! We used the 5'6" heavy action with a 50lb class reel. Would likely handle a# 16, but haven't tried that.
Good luck,
SeaBiscuit

[witchdoctor]

have used one in the past with a #8 planer fished inline with 50 or so ft of leader behind it.....worked just fine. only problem i see using one with a bridle system is that the swivel tip is not large enough to pass the bridle and crimps thru.

Cool, thanks for saving me the aggravation of setting one up only to wind it to the crimp and hear Clunk Clunk. That would have sucked!

Box
I will trade my store Credit to someone for 200 bucks worth the MANTANZA lures so when i finally get the rod i will be ready