3-way Rod

What rod do you like for 3-way fishing, what lenght and why?
Do you use the same rod for pulling cranks and live bait with 3-ways or do you use a differnt one for each presentation?

7’6″ Tidemasters and 10’6″ Wildrivers have been very popular for that very reason….flexability of presentations.James and Dustin,Tuck,& many others turned me on to that set-up quite a few years ago. Although not the cheapest per rod ….they will save you from buying xtra reels and rods for indvidual set-ups,and of course room in the boat.The best part is….they are proven and just outstanding rods!

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I hear those Loomis crank rods have been known to bring a fish or two in the boat 3-way rigging too!

Dean the 7’6″ Tidemaster is a one piece right? Is the 10’6″ Wildriver a telescoping rod?

I was amazed, You can use 6oz weights on that Tidemaster, I know the Tidemaster is one piece, it has a sweet action, I have shhh dont tell my wife 4 of them

You guys are referencing the 7’6 inch Tidemaster Medium moderate action, correct? They make it in a 7 footer also for those who cannot fit the greater length in the rod-locker… not sure that the action is exactly the same but I believe it’s pretty similar… Chuckles

YuP…TIC 76 Med Mod Actiob
The wildriver is 2- piece…10’6″ Med Mod action!
Plus they are available to demo if in doubt.

Thanks for the info Dean, I would also like to hear what everyone else uses for there 3-way rods, what lenght do you like and why.

I use the St Croix Wild River’s for my outside rods and my Tidemasters for the inside rods while 3-waying. The length of the Wild River’s allows me to cover more water.

Come on guys I know there are more of you out there that use differnt brands differnt & lenght rods for 3-ways lets here from you.

I used the tidemaster rods with a 3oz. weight last weekend and it worked great.

I mostly use 7ft St. Croix Premier rods for 3-ways. I like the med action rods and in shallower water I will use a med light rod for my back rod. I do have the Wild River rods in 8’6” and 10’6” in med action also but the Premiers are my go to rods. Concerning the tidemasters I have never used them but I have heard alot of great about them.

Thanks, Bill

ps. Steve, if you want to take a look at the Premiers and/or Wild River rods give me a call. You have my number.

Bass Pro Shops Crankin sticks in 7’6″ telescoping – two different actions are available in both medium for light weight and med heavy for heavier weight. These rods have nice light tips and give and then a strong backbone. I pulled an 11#+ in off a 3 way/crank in the fall of 2000 so they can handle a big fish. They also go on sale for sub $30 from time to time – good value for the $$.

Here’s a link:

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_98029_100002006_100000000_100002000_100-2-6

Good fishing!

ted