Mama Hog Piglet Kokanee/Trout Trolling Rod - Trolling for Kokanee? This 8ft, 2-piece fiberglass rod features light power, a very limber action, EVA foam grips, and a gimbal butt end. When the rod is bent, the 16 guides ensure the line doesn't touch the blank. This rod keeps the soft mouth kokanee hooked and into the boat! It also Loads well in the downrigger, and with the gimbal butt end, it snaps into a downrigger pole holder, locking the rod straight up so it doesn't flop over.