360 Trolling Rods for Salmon
Handbuilt 360 trolling rods, ready to ship — built to swing a rotating flasher and stand up to a slow troll.
Pre-built and ready to ship · New builds added as we make them
See the rodsHow to Choose a 360 Trolling Rod
360 trolling is a salmon-trolling technique built around a rotating flasher — a Pro-Troll or similar spins a full 360 degrees to throw flash and vibration that pulls fish in. Pulling that flasher at slow speed puts steady load and torque on the rod, so a 360 rod needs the backbone to swing the gear without folding, and enough tip to still load and recover when a fish commits.
Every rod in this collection is a finished build, handmade in Olympia, WA and ready to ship — no build wait. We build 360 and flasher-trolling rods for salmon, and the lineup changes as we build and sell, so it's worth checking back. If you want a specific length, action, or handle layout that isn't on the rack, we'll build it to order.
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What makes a 360 trolling rod different?
360 trolling pulls a rotating flasher at slow speed, and that gear puts constant load and torque on the rod all day. A 360 rod is built to carry that weight without overpowering the presentation — backbone to swing the flasher, a tip that still loads and recovers so you feel the take and set on the bite, and a handle layout that lives in a rod holder. A standard casting rod or a soft mooching rod won't hold up to the job.
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How do I pick the right 360 trolling rod?
Match the rod to your flashers, your weight, and your fish. Bigger flashers, heavier weights, and big kings call for more backbone; lighter setups can run a softer rod. Length affects how the rod clears the boat and tracks the gear. Because everything here is pre-built, the lengths and actions on offer change as we build and sell — so browse what's available now and pick what fits your spread. Not sure? Talk to a builder and we'll point you to the right rod, or build one to your spec.
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360 trolling vs downrigger vs mooching — what's the difference?
360 trolling pulls a rotating flasher (like a Pro-Troll) at slow speed to attract and trigger fish. Downrigger rods load against a downrigger ball and release on the strike. Mooching rods fish cut or live bait at depth on a mooching reel. Pick the rod that matches how you put your gear in the water.
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Are these rods ready to ship?
Yes. Every rod on this page is a finished, handbuilt rod, ready to ship — most orders go out within the week. These are catalog builds, so the exact lineup (lengths, actions, and finishes) changes as we build and sell; what you see here is what's available right now. Want a spec we don't have in stock? Start a custom build and we'll make it to order.
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Can you build a custom 360 trolling rod?
Yes. If you want a specific length, action, handle layout, or component package, start a custom build or talk to a builder and we'll spec it with you. Everything on this page is finished and ready to ship now — custom builds are a separate, made-to-order path.
Don't see the exact fit?
We build custom to your length, action, and components — start a build and we'll spec it with you.
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