Prolite + Salt Patrol Salmon Downrigger Trolling Rod 10'6" MH 10–25 lb | Captain John Keizer
Description & DetailsThe Prolite Salt Patrol 10'6" Salmon Downrigger Rod was designed in collaboration with Pacific Northwest trolling expert Captain John Keizer of Salt Patrol.
Built specifically for salmon trolling with downriggers, this rod delivers the balance of power, durability, and sensitivity anglers need for consistent trolling performance.
With a 10'6" length, medium heavy power, moderate action, and a 10–25 lb line rating, the Salt Patrol rod loads smoothly in the release clip, reacts instantly to salmon strikes, and maintains steady pressure throughout the fight.
This rod performs exceptionally well for salmon trolling in Puget Sound, the Columbia River, Alaska, the Pacific Coast, and Great Lakes salmon fisheries.
Captain Designed Performance
Captain John Keizer helped shape this rod using years of real-world salmon trolling experience.
Key features include:
• 10'6" length improves trolling spread control
• Medium heavy power provides backbone for salmon trolling
• Moderate action keeps steady pressure on barbless hook setups
• Hi-visibility tip detects subtle strikes and small fish
• Durable rubber butt cap designed for rod holders
Rod Specifications
Length: 10'6"
Power: Medium Heavy
Action: Moderate
Line Rating: 10–25 lb
Technique: Salmon Downrigger Trolling
Designed For
Salmon downrigger trolling
Puget Sound salmon fishing
Columbia River salmon trolling
Pacific Coast salmon trolling
Great Lakes salmon fishing
Prolite + Salt Patrol Salmon Downrigger Trolling Rod 10'6" MH 10–25 lb | Captain John Keizer
About this rod
The Prolite Salt Patrol 10'6" Salmon Downrigger Rod was designed in collaboration with Pacific Northwest trolling expert Captain John Keizer of Salt Patrol.
Built specifically for salmon trolling with downriggers, this rod delivers the balance of power, durability, and sensitivity anglers need for consistent trolling performance.
With a 10'6" length, medium heavy power, moderate action, and a 10–25 lb line rating, the Salt Patrol rod loads smoothly in the release clip, reacts instantly to salmon strikes, and maintains steady pressure throughout the fight.
This rod performs exceptionally well for salmon trolling in Puget Sound, the Columbia River, Alaska, the Pacific Coast, and Great Lakes salmon fisheries.
Captain Designed Performance
Captain John Keizer helped shape this rod using years of real-world salmon trolling experience.
Key features include:
• 10'6" length improves trolling spread control
• Medium heavy power provides backbone for salmon trolling
• Moderate action keeps steady pressure on barbless hook setups
• Hi-visibility tip detects subtle strikes and small fish
• Durable rubber butt cap designed for rod holders
Rod Specifications
Length: 10'6"
Power: Medium Heavy
Action: Moderate
Line Rating: 10–25 lb
Technique: Salmon Downrigger Trolling
Designed For
Salmon downrigger trolling
Puget Sound salmon fishing
Columbia River salmon trolling
Pacific Coast salmon trolling
Great Lakes salmon fishing
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