somethings to think about (Kokanee) and.

[wyoguy]

I don't exactly have the available funds to throw at the high-end rods and reels, and prefer to use the money to keep the boat on the water. With that said, my manual Scotty downriggers and $40 WalMart rod/reel setups have done great over the years, including quite a few kokes. We've also caught a LOT of fish off my kids' $15 Shakespeare setups we got at a little grocery store in So. Utah, and still using the line that came on them.
While manufacturers and sporting good stores would like you to think otherwise, you can sure have a lot of success using the cheap stuff. The fish can't tell the brand / type of pole or reel you are using.

Yep, how many million fish have been caught on a Barbie pole and reel?