Best Rods for Lake Trout

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Use a 7 to 8' medium-heavy rod with a strong backbone and fast action when jigging for lake trout.

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When trolling for lakers, you should go for a 7 to 9' medium trolling rod with moderate action. 

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The Ugly Stick Elite is an excellent jigging rod for laker trout. This is a medium-heavy rod with great action and incredible sensitivity.

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The ever-popular Pflueger President (size 25 or 30) is the perfect pick for lake trout jigging.

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The Okuma Classic Pro rods are a popular choice among trolling enthusiasts who target lake trout.

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Okuma's got you covered when it comes to trolling reels as well! Their Okuma Convector is a solid pick for trolling lake trout with downriggers.

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Get all the tips on the best setup for jigging and trolling for huge lakers via the link below!

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