Last year we switched everything from Cabela’s Depthmaster rods to their newer Cabela’s Prodigy rods and have been very satisfied. Still keep some of the heavier Depthmasters for trolling dipsies but we seldom use dipsys anymore. Switched over to Tadpole trolling weights. I like the reset feature that does not require reeling up the dipsy to reset if you lose a fish. The disadvantage of the Tadpole is it not adjustable to move the bait/ lure away from the boat. Solid advice from coho to invest in the best reels you can afford.