trolling rod for planer boards

[walleyeseeker]

I have a 9' light action Ugly Stik model# BWD1101 which is actually a down rigger rod and I was wondering if I could use it for trolling with planer boards. I will be using the Offshore boards. Any input would be appreciated.

[pooley]

i have the 7 foot version, and it works fine.

[Fisher50]

I say downrigger rods are a very good choice for in-line planer boards.  The action is soft enough to avoid ripping the line out of the clips in rough water, and they are long enough to keep your line out of the water.