Okuma Great Lakes Trolling Combo, 8.5 ft Medium

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Item weight: 20 lb
Product dimensions: 52.6 x 4.53 x 3.15 inches

Quick take

This Okuma Great Lakes combo pairs a medium-power trolling rod with a star drag reel, ready to rig for dipsy diver or downrigger work. The rod has an E-glass blank with aluminum oxide guides, and the reel has brass gearing, a graphite spool and stainless hooded reel seats. It suits anglers trolling for trout, salmon and similar open-water fish who want a matched outfit in one box.

Best for

Great Lakes trolling from boats
Large lake walleye and pike fishing
Anglers running dipsy divers

Skip if

You fish rivers and streams
You cast from shore

Strengths

Two-piece E-glass rod breaks down for transport
Star drag reel handles strong fish on heavy line
Aluminum oxide guides resist corrosion on big water

Trade-offs

Two-piece rod requires assembly
Star drag reels are not versatile for other fishing styles
Medium power limits smallest lure presentations

Fishing fit

Water: Freshwater
Techniques: Trolling
Skill level: Intermediate

Specifications

Specifications
Type	trolling combo
Rod pieces	2
Reel	30DXT star drag
Line weight	20 lb
Reel seat	Stainless steel hooded

Updated 21 October 2026