I’m looking to upgrade the trolling rods I use for long lining on Pepin. I will be running Diawa Sealine L17s with 10 pound mono on these rods. I won’t be running boards on these, as I’ve already got a set up for that. I’m willing to spend up to $100 each. Any opinions out there on some great rods in this price range?
Thanks in advance,
Scott
Scott,
Try doing a search on trolling rods here. There has been a tone of discussion in the past. I’m a St. Croix Pro Glass fan. I like the 7ft mediums for long lining. You will here a lot of guys who like the wild river 8’6″ also. Not sure on the price of those though. Check out http://www.stcroixrods.com Look under their catalog.
Scott,
I would second the St. Croix Wild river 8’6″ rods. These rods have a nice gentle bend on them that is dynamite for letting the fish inhale the crank before hook sets are made pre-maturally with the common braids we have out today.
I have been pulling cranks shallow in the river as of recently with these rods and have been amazed at the versatility and responsiveness of this new blank!
Here is a product review James Holst and I did on the 10’6″ WR model.
The 8’6″ Wild River model is a spitting image of the 10’6″ model with a bit more of a faster tip! Perfect longliner!
Good Luck in your decision. 
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Scott,
Try doing a search on trolling rods here. There has been a tone of discussion in the past. I’m a St. Croix Pro Glass fan. I like the 7ft mediums for long lining. You will here a lot of guys who like the wild river 8’6″ also. Not sure on the price of those though. Check out http://www.stcroixrods.com Look under their catalog.
The WR series is over $100 but not by much. You’re a fan of the Pro Glass? I just picked one up over the winter…….. a 10 footer! I can’t wait to get out there and give it a try! Question: Is a longer rod better for boards or long lining?
Thanks for the reply guys. I did read James’ report. Are the prices for St. Croix rods pretty similar from store to store, or is there a particular place I should go.
Can’t wait to use them. Thanks again.
Scott
Last year or the year before I went to 7′ St Croix Premier Med/Light spinning rods w/ 14lb Fireline. My hooking percentage went up and the lost fish went down.
I had been using stiffer rods, but w/ the no stretch line, the hooks would pull out. If you are running a no-stretch line, make sure to have plenty of give in the rod.
I would recommend the St.Croix PGT80MM 8′ Glass rod for long lining. $100 retail
That’s what I was looking at…the PGT80MM and pairing them with the 17 Diawas. I
I’ve been wanting to get a lighter set up that be held easier. The 27’s are heavy and are best kept in a rod holder.
I’ll keep my Diawa 27’s for lead core and boards.
Kevin. Try putting balancers on your rods. They work great.
I have heard ALOT of good things about the 8’6” Wild River St. Croix rods so I bought two over the winter. Haven’t had a chance to use them yet but they sound like good rods. Another option would be to call Mike at Hooked On Fishing 507- 282-4982 and ask how much he would charge to make you two of these in a custom rod with the St. Croix blanks.
Thanks, Bill
Kid,
I use my two 8’6″ med/hev for board rods, teamed with sealine 27’s. On my 7′ mediums I use the sealine 17’s. The last couple years trolling cranks has really gotten to be a favorite of mine. It will never surpass that thump when a walleye in-hales a jig, but it’s still a blast. Especially down on Pepin when things really get going. Ripping along a 3+mph and wham. That’s why I really like the glass rods, lots of give when those fish in-hale the number 5 jointed. OK, now I’m all worked up for the trolling bite. 
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Kid,
I use my two 8’6″ med/hev for board rods, teamed with sealine 27’s. On my 7′ mediums I use the sealine 17’s. The last couple years trolling cranks has really gotten to be a favorite of mine. It will never surpass that thump when a walleye in-hales a jig, but it’s still a blast. Especially down on Pepin when things really get going. Ripping along a 3+mph and wham. That’s why I really like the glass rods, lots of give when those fish in-hale the number 5 jointed. OK, now I’m all worked up for the trolling bite.
Thanks for the info! What line are you using on your differing setups? I just bought my first precision trolling guide and am thinking about using the 10lb. mono with braided leaders.
I run straight 14/6 fireline on my trolling reels. Lots of backing, then 125 yards of fireline.
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