Prolite 10'6" Salmon Downrigger Trolling Rod 10–25 lb | Medium Heavy Takedown DR ("Smoke Signals")
Description & DetailsA long takedown trolling rod for salmon downrigger water
A 10'6" medium heavy downrigger rod tuned for salmon and steelhead trolling from the Pacific coast to the Great Lakes — strong lower section for the release, soft tip for hooksets on soft-mouthed fish.
Built for Pacific and Great Lakes salmon downrigger water
Designed for downrigger trolling — Pacific salmon out of Westport, Ilwaco, Sekiu, and Sitka; Great Lakes kings, coho, and lakers out of Ludington, Manistee, Oswego, and Sandy Pond. The takedown joint breaks down for travel and the long blank gives the load a downrigger release demands.
Trolling-tuned action with progressive load
A downrigger rod has to load fully on the release and have the backbone to bury a hook on a fish that's already pulling. The DR Style loads progressively from a sensitive tip into a strong lower section — controlled set, controlled fight.
- Strong lower section for the downrigger release
- Sensitive tip that protects hooksets and telegraphs strikes
- Takedown joint preserves blank action across a long rod
Built by Pacific Northwest rod builders
Built by Pacific Northwest rod builders and proven on demanding salmon, steelhead, and saltwater fisheries. At home in Northwest rivers, coastal fisheries, Alaska, the Great Lakes, and anywhere anglers need dependable control over hard-running fish.
Build
- Takedown DR blank platform
- Travel-friendly takedown joint
- "Smoke Signals" build
This is the "Smoke Signals" build in the Takedown DR series.
Best fit
Salmon trollers fishing downriggers on Pacific or Great Lakes water who want a premium custom rod that travels.
Specifications
Length 10'6" Power Medium Heavy Line Rating 10–25 lb Pieces 2 Construction Takedown DR
Prolite 10'6" Salmon Downrigger Trolling Rod 10–25 lb | Medium Heavy Takedown DR ("Smoke Signals")
About this rod
A long takedown trolling rod for salmon downrigger water
A 10'6" medium heavy downrigger rod tuned for salmon and steelhead trolling from the Pacific coast to the Great Lakes — strong lower section for the release, soft tip for hooksets on soft-mouthed fish.
Built for Pacific and Great Lakes salmon downrigger water
Designed for downrigger trolling — Pacific salmon out of Westport, Ilwaco, Sekiu, and Sitka; Great Lakes kings, coho, and lakers out of Ludington, Manistee, Oswego, and Sandy Pond. The takedown joint breaks down for travel and the long blank gives the load a downrigger release demands.
Trolling-tuned action with progressive load
A downrigger rod has to load fully on the release and have the backbone to bury a hook on a fish that's already pulling. The DR Style loads progressively from a sensitive tip into a strong lower section — controlled set, controlled fight.
- Strong lower section for the downrigger release
- Sensitive tip that protects hooksets and telegraphs strikes
- Takedown joint preserves blank action across a long rod
Built by Pacific Northwest rod builders
Built by Pacific Northwest rod builders and proven on demanding salmon, steelhead, and saltwater fisheries. At home in Northwest rivers, coastal fisheries, Alaska, the Great Lakes, and anywhere anglers need dependable control over hard-running fish.
Build
- Takedown DR blank platform
- Travel-friendly takedown joint
- "Smoke Signals" build
This is the "Smoke Signals" build in the Takedown DR series.
Best fit
Salmon trollers fishing downriggers on Pacific or Great Lakes water who want a premium custom rod that travels.
Specifications
| Length | 10'6" |
| Power | Medium Heavy |
| Line Rating | 10–25 lb |
| Pieces | 2 |
| Construction | Takedown DR |
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.
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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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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 within 2–3 weeks 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?
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