Leadcore/Copper Rods

If you could have one leadcore and one copper rod what would it be? Would you buy different rods for each setup? I currently run TDRs and I want to upgrade.

I picked up okuma dead eye leadcore rods from fleet farm. Model is delc762mt. Have a full core and half core on them. Knots slide thought eyes nice. Plus they are a telescopic rod that goes down to about 6'6". Nice rod. I like them. Good backbone. Think they were $35

Are there any other options for copper rods other than Shimano Taloras and Okuma GTL copper rods? I currently have Tekotas for my copper reels. Does anyone see a difference between the Taloras vs Okumas with stainless guides other than the price tag? Thanks for the information. BTW I am looking for max 8 ft for storage reasons in my boat.

Luckylou.. I have 2 of those rods for walleyes and browns and I really like them for that application. My only concern for leadcore or copper would be the very small guides out towards the tip of the rod. Any issues with getting a leadcore or copper knot through there? Pretty small eyes for that in comparision to the okuma leadcore rods.

Honestly - I love the Daiwa wilderness rods for anything you put a planer board on. They're not the nicest rods, but they're $16.99 at Fleet Farm - cannot be beat for the price. They have a certain stiffness to them, such that they only bend over when fish hit them. They also have the backbone to lift a fish when needed. I'm cheap on rods - I'll go a little bigger on the drag/reel.

Not complaining eyecatcher, just putting a "I agree" on what you posted. But also no need to wait for shipping, just go pick one up.

Sorry Slosh! Read through your post too quickly. A little sleepy eyed today. Sun comes up too early this time of year!

Those are the rods I was talking about. 40 bucks at gander, fleet, scheels etc.

As for the actual rods, I used to have all tdrs as well but last year made the switch to the 8'6" OKUMA CLASSIC PRO GLT COPPER/LEADCORE rods. I have been very pleased with them so far. Plenty of backbone for longer cores and coppers but not so stiff that you feel like your fighting the fish with a broom stick. They also have very large eyes which helps a lot especially with copper Ive found. All that and at 35 bucks a pop its hard to go wrong. http://www.ebay.com/itm/OKUMA-CLASSIC-PRO-GLT-COPPER-LEADCORE-ROD-86-/160916106158

Copper is a 45 lb 300 footer. Have only used the okuma leadcore rods and they are good for the application. One leadcore rod, is very tough to pick. I would go from a 7 to a 10 color, take your pick. I caught a lot of fish on a fullcore last year......and it was on a Penn 309. Good news is my guns were riveling popeye by the end of summer.