What rods to buy for down riggers?

[striperjoe]

I have mainly Ugly Stick Striper and Catfish rods, 7 foot, bait caster style Medium Heavy Action. Could thsy be used for downrigging?

What rods do you use for down rigging? Can down rigger rods also serve double duty for pulling planer boards, or bottom fishing?

That's what I use. Have some 9ft rods for riggin but they require to much reach.
Yhe rods you have will do just fine.
Gary