Old Salt wrote on May 18^th, 2013 at 2:13pm:

I use Ugly Stiks. Sensitive enough for me, and practically unbreakable, a worthy consideration, considering the number of rods broken in canoe country. I use a medium-heavy 6 1/2' for trolling, and an ultra-light for casting.

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For the price there hard to beat.
I have 2, a 7' for trolling and a ultra for casting.
I'd spend the money on a good reel before a rod in that environment.
Unless your extremely careful your going to break a ordinary rod sooner or later.