03-02-2020, 09:36 PM
I use the same reels and line for macs that I use for Kokanee. Abu Garcia 5500C3 loaded with 12 pound test mono. I have only had to chase macs with the boat for fear of being spooled a few times and have landed some over 40 pounds. Any decnt rod is fine for trolling for Lake Trout. For jigging I use a smaller baitcaster loaded with braid you will find jigging in the neighborhood of 100' mono is much harder to feel the hits due to it's stretch than braid. In my opinion the Penn 209s are to large and the drags not smooth enough unless you are running 50Lb test but I only troll with smaller lures not the large popgear chub combos. So what you are pulling would help you decide what size to use.