Eagle Claw StarFire Downrigger and Dipsy Rod

5

Great for the money

Posted by Chris on July 11, 2022

Good affordable trolling rod. Added 4 to my collection.

Good affordable trolling rod. Added 4 to my collection.

5

Great feel.

Posted by Kevin on March 6, 2022

Really like the look and feel of these rods. Can't wait for ice out to put them to work.

Really like the look and feel of these rods. Can't wait for ice out to put them to work.

5

Good all around rod.

Posted by Ron on December 2, 2020

Bought one a year ago @ Indian Hill after breaking another brand while fishing on Moosehead lake for salmon in Greenville Maine. Decided to buy a second one in 2020; and found that Fishuse had a bette… Read More

Bought one a year ago @ Indian Hill after breaking another brand while fishing on Moosehead lake for salmon in Greenville Maine. Decided to buy a second one in 2020; and found that Fishuse had a better price; however they were out of stock. They notified me when they were back in stock; at which time I purchased another 8'6" eagle claw starfire downrigger rod. I haven't use it yet, but sure it will perform as well as the first one I bought.

5

10' Star Fire works for me on the Great Lakes!

Posted by iron eye on July 18, 2020

I use these rods for salmon fishing on the great lakes with downriggers. The 10' length and medium action is a perfect combination that provides the shock absorption needed when fishing salmon. S… Read More

I use these rods for salmon fishing on the great lakes with downriggers. The 10' length and medium action is a perfect combination that provides the shock absorption needed when fishing salmon. Salmon can go ballistic when brought alongside the boat and the rods absorb the last powerful lunges while netting the fish. I'm on somewhat of a budget so I combine the Star Fire with Okuma's Magda Pro reels which has proven to be a perfect combo. I know these rods are advertised as dipsey rods, but I prefer a stiffer/Fast Action rod that has more back bone for the load that the dipsey's and slide divers put on a rod while trolling.

1

What a mistake

Posted by The DJ on June 12, 2019

Had 8 rods that were used over the past 20 years. They are worn out and time for replacements. The new plastic handles are slippery, two of 3 broke before they were 6 months old. Disappointing isn… Read More

Had 8 rods that were used over the past 20 years. They are worn out and time for replacements. The new plastic handles are slippery, two of 3 broke before they were 6 months old. Disappointing isn't even the word for it. One of the rods I lifted from the rod holder and the two pieces came apart, almost every time. Wouldn't that be great with a fish on GGGRRRrrr. I guess like a lot of manufacturers, being made over seas. Threw them away because eagle claw wanted a handling / postage fee to return them under warranty. Lesson learned. I went to Daiwa and been very happy. I have 6 light weight trolling rods I use on the finger lakes here in central New York and have never had a problem with them.