Prolite 9'6" Medium Heavy Salmon & Steelhead Casting Rod – Takedown, 10-25 lb – Satin Grey
Description & DetailsProlite 9'6" Takedown Medium Heavy Casting Trolling Rod
Premium Salmon & Steelhead Trolling Rod Built for Rivers, Lakes & Saltwater
The Prolite 9'6" Takedown Medium Heavy Casting Trolling Rod is a versatile custom-built rod designed for anglers targeting salmon and steelhead throughout the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, and beyond. Whether you're trolling Puget Sound, the Columbia River, coastal rivers, inland lakes, or the Pacific Ocean, this rod delivers the ideal balance of power, durability, and fish-fighting performance.
Built on a 9'6" Medium Heavy Moderate Action Takedown blank, this rod excels while trolling plugs, flashers, herring, spoons, and a variety of salmon presentations. The moderate action loads smoothly under pressure, keeping constant tension on hard-running fish while reducing pulled hooks during long battles.
Built for Salmon & Steelhead Trolling
Designed specifically for anglers pursuing powerful game fish, the Prolite 9'6" Takedown is equally at home fishing:
- Chinook (King) Salmon
- Coho Salmon
- Sockeye Salmon
- Pink Salmon
- Steelhead
Perfect for:
- Columbia River Salmon
- Puget Sound Salmon
- Washington Coast
- Coastal Rivers
- Alaska Salmon Fisheries
- Inland Lakes
- Great Lakes Salmon Fisheries
The two-piece takedown design provides convenient transportation without sacrificing the smooth action and strength expected from a premium custom rod.
Moderate Action Designed for Trolling
The moderate action allows the rod to stay loaded while trolling, absorbing sudden head shakes and aggressive runs that often pull hooks free. Combined with its Medium Heavy power, this rod provides the backbone needed to confidently battle large salmon while maintaining excellent fish control throughout the fight.
Performance Features
• Moderate action ideal for trolling salmon and steelhead
• Medium Heavy power for large Chinook and ocean fish
• Excellent for flashers, plugs, herring, spoons, and trolling hardware
• Smooth fish-fighting action that keeps fish pinned
• Great balance of sensitivity and lifting power
• Two-piece takedown construction for easy transportation
Premium Custom Components
Every Prolite rod is handcrafted using premium materials selected for performance and durability.
Finished in a sleek gray colorway, this custom rod offers a clean, timeless appearance backed by premium components.
Build Features
• Prolite Takedown blank
• Satin gray aluminum reel seat
• Satin gray aluminum butt cap
• Corrosion-resistant black guides
• Gray guide wraps
• Durable Piscari cork blend grips
• Handcrafted by Prolite Rod Technology
Designed to withstand both freshwater and saltwater environments, every component is selected to deliver years of dependable performance.
Built by Pacific Northwest Rod Builders
Every Prolite rod is handcrafted by anglers who understand the fisheries these rods are built for. From Puget Sound and the Columbia River to Washington's coastal fisheries and Alaska's legendary salmon waters, our rods are built to perform wherever trophy salmon and steelhead are found.
Whether you're trolling plugs on a river, fishing flashers offshore, or chasing kings in Alaska, the Prolite 9'6" Takedown delivers the confidence and reliability serious anglers expect from a premium custom rod.
Best Fit
Perfect for anglers looking for a premium custom rod for:
• Salmon trolling
• Steelhead trolling
• Columbia River fishing
• Puget Sound salmon
• Coastal salmon fisheries
• Plug fishing
• Flasher fishing
• Alaska salmon fishing
• Great Lakes salmon fishing
Specifications
| Length: | 9'6" |
| Power: | Medium Heavy |
| Action: | Moderate |
| Line Rating: | 10-25lbs |
| Lure Rating: | 1/2-2 1/2oz |
| Pieces: | 2 |
| Rod Style: | Takedown Casting |
| Grip Material: | Piscari Cork |
| Colorway: | Satin Grey |
Prolite 9'6" Medium Heavy Salmon & Steelhead Casting Rod – Takedown, 10-25 lb – Satin Grey
About this rod
Prolite 9'6" Takedown Medium Heavy Casting Trolling Rod
Premium Salmon & Steelhead Trolling Rod Built for Rivers, Lakes & Saltwater
The Prolite 9'6" Takedown Medium Heavy Casting Trolling Rod is a versatile custom-built rod designed for anglers targeting salmon and steelhead throughout the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, and beyond. Whether you're trolling Puget Sound, the Columbia River, coastal rivers, inland lakes, or the Pacific Ocean, this rod delivers the ideal balance of power, durability, and fish-fighting performance.
Built on a 9'6" Medium Heavy Moderate Action Takedown blank, this rod excels while trolling plugs, flashers, herring, spoons, and a variety of salmon presentations. The moderate action loads smoothly under pressure, keeping constant tension on hard-running fish while reducing pulled hooks during long battles.
Built for Salmon & Steelhead Trolling
Designed specifically for anglers pursuing powerful game fish, the Prolite 9'6" Takedown is equally at home fishing:
- Chinook (King) Salmon
- Coho Salmon
- Sockeye Salmon
- Pink Salmon
- Steelhead
Perfect for:
- Columbia River Salmon
- Puget Sound Salmon
- Washington Coast
- Coastal Rivers
- Alaska Salmon Fisheries
- Inland Lakes
- Great Lakes Salmon Fisheries
The two-piece takedown design provides convenient transportation without sacrificing the smooth action and strength expected from a premium custom rod.
Moderate Action Designed for Trolling
The moderate action allows the rod to stay loaded while trolling, absorbing sudden head shakes and aggressive runs that often pull hooks free. Combined with its Medium Heavy power, this rod provides the backbone needed to confidently battle large salmon while maintaining excellent fish control throughout the fight.
Performance Features
• Moderate action ideal for trolling salmon and steelhead
• Medium Heavy power for large Chinook and ocean fish
• Excellent for flashers, plugs, herring, spoons, and trolling hardware
• Smooth fish-fighting action that keeps fish pinned
• Great balance of sensitivity and lifting power
• Two-piece takedown construction for easy transportation
Premium Custom Components
Every Prolite rod is handcrafted using premium materials selected for performance and durability.
Finished in a sleek gray colorway, this custom rod offers a clean, timeless appearance backed by premium components.
Build Features
• Prolite Takedown blank
• Satin gray aluminum reel seat
• Satin gray aluminum butt cap
• Corrosion-resistant black guides
• Gray guide wraps
• Durable Piscari cork blend grips
• Handcrafted by Prolite Rod Technology
Designed to withstand both freshwater and saltwater environments, every component is selected to deliver years of dependable performance.
Built by Pacific Northwest Rod Builders
Every Prolite rod is handcrafted by anglers who understand the fisheries these rods are built for. From Puget Sound and the Columbia River to Washington's coastal fisheries and Alaska's legendary salmon waters, our rods are built to perform wherever trophy salmon and steelhead are found.
Whether you're trolling plugs on a river, fishing flashers offshore, or chasing kings in Alaska, the Prolite 9'6" Takedown delivers the confidence and reliability serious anglers expect from a premium custom rod.
Best Fit
Perfect for anglers looking for a premium custom rod for:
• Salmon trolling
• Steelhead trolling
• Columbia River fishing
• Puget Sound salmon
• Coastal salmon fisheries
• Plug fishing
• Flasher fishing
• Alaska salmon fishing
• Great Lakes salmon fishing
Specifications
| Length: | 9'6" |
| Power: | Medium Heavy |
| Action: | Moderate |
| Line Rating: | 10-25lbs |
| Lure Rating: | 1/2-2 1/2oz |
| Pieces: | 2 |
| Rod Style: | Takedown Casting |
| Grip Material: | Piscari Cork |
| Colorway: | Satin Grey |
You’re not looking at another production model.
Most rods on the market are built to a price point. Components are chosen for margin. Blanks are sourced overseas and assembled fast. The result is a rod that performs within a range — fine for the average, not built for you.
Every rod on this page came out of our shop. The builder who made it fishes the same waters you do. The components were selected for this specific application — not because they were in stock or on sale. That’s the difference you’ll feel the first time you cast it.
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This rod was built by us — same shop, same hands that built the last one and will build the next. If you want something configured around your technique, species, and style, here’s how a custom build works.
Tell us how you fish
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Choose your components
Blank, guides, handle, reel seat, and finish. Every decision shapes how the finished rod performs in your hands.
We build it to spec
The same care goes into every rod — whether it’s your first custom or your tenth.
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Built exactly the way it was designed. Ready to fish on any water you point it at.
What anglers are saying
Real feedback from Prolite customers fishing across North America.
“I recently had a custom rod built and added a few touches for a tribute for a lost loved one. Tanis the builder went above and beyond and was super informative. He sent pics and communicated with me through the whole process. I highly recommend this fishing rod company and will be doing business again in the near future.”
“Chris and the talented team behind ProLite Rods are exactly what we want and have missed in this industry for a while now. Their knowledge and guidance in the rod building process matches the highest quality components they use. I was attracted to the fact they fish and fine tune the products I am using in the same waters. The team understands what I mean when describing the nuances of needs and application.”
“I’ve had experiences with Chris and ProLite for about ten years now. He is very approachable, accessible, and open minded when it comes to designing custom rods. All my current rods are over 5 years old and have no damage despite my lack of care for them. They may be light but they are not weak! I just ordered my 6th ProLite salmon rod, and his staff called me after the order just to assure everything would be just right.”
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What anglers ask before they buy.
Is this rod in stock and ready to ship?
Yes. Pre-built rods on ProliteRods.com are finished builds ready to go. Orders typically ship in 1–2 business days of purchase.
Can I get this rod in a different configuration?
Absolutely. This is one example of what comes out of our shop. If you want a different length, action, power, handle style, or guide setup — Get Your Estimate → and we’ll put together a build spec for you.
What’s the difference between this rod and a custom build?
This rod was built to a spec our team chose. A custom build starts with your fishing — species, technique, water, feel — and we work backward from there. Both come out of the same shop with the same care. Talk to a Builder → if you’re not sure which is right.
How long does a custom build take?
Custom builds vary by complexity and current queue. Most builds are completed in 4–6 weeks. Get Your Estimate → and we’ll give you a realistic timeline upfront.
Do you stand behind the rods you build?
Every rod we sell leaves our shop built right. If something isn’t right, we want to know. Reach out directly → — we’d rather fix it than have you fishing with something that doesn’t perform.