dragging rod

I have never tried this technique but am willing to try it. Would a 7ft mediumlite rod that I also use for other purposes suffice. Thanks

I use a 6 foot G Loomis SJR 721 in the GLX graphite. This rod is super sensitive and works well for me. My buddy uses a 6 1/2 foot St. Croix. I would imagine a 7 footer would work, but I think it might be a little long, but to each his own. Good luck!

Your 7 ml will work just fine!

As many of the boat beam widths have gotten wider,many guys will use the St Croix 7’6″ Mlxf in Avid or Tourney.The advantage is when running the trolling motor up front on a wide beam,is the ability to drop the rod back to the fish a bit farther,especially if they are a bit finicky to commit. Another benefit is the ability to lift a jig up and over a known snaggy area.When you have multiple anglers in the boat,it helps a bit with spreading the lines out hopefully preventing tangling up your partners line as well.

I have gravitated more n more to using 6’9’mlxf and 6’8″mxf for almost all of my spinning needs for the river.The xtra fast tip action just seems to work better for a few more hook-ups.

Good luck and let us know how draggin goes!

Any rod will work! I’ve used cheapo’s andthey work just fine.I don’t feel the need to buy extra rods for different techniques.

I am assumming since you are talking dragging, you’ll be heading to pool 4. Stop by and talk to Dean and he will have on hand some of the different rods that are utilized by different fisherman that use this technique a lot. Like everything else, you can force something to work in a pinch-and it will get by for a while or work somewhat-but in the end the proper tool for the job always prevails.
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Would a 7ft mediumlite rod that I also use for other purposes suffice. Thanks

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Yes, that rod would work. The key is a medium light though.

I use two 8’3″s and two 6’9″s both Limit Creek medium lights, the 8’3″s go a LONNNGGG way in reducing tangled lines when dragging with a fishing partner (there are a few good ways to set up these rods – each angler can have a 8’3″ or the rear man or front man can use both 8’3″, they also load up extremely well in the holder). BTW, I use 6 pound test superline on the 8’3″s.

Good luck dragging is a very fun technique. Turk

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I have never tried this technique but am willing to try it. Would a 7ft mediumlite rod that I also use for other purposes suffice. Thanks

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That’s certainly a good place to start.

I fish different rods depending on where I’m fishing from in the boat. If I’m up in the bow running the troller, I use a pair of St Croix TWS76MLF’s. These medium light rods are great for getting baits out to the side of the boat and reducing tangles with the guy in the back or boat equipment such as the kicker, light pole, tie-up cleats, etc.

If I’m fishing from the back, I use shorter rods, TWS68MXF. Now, I’ll be fishing not straight off to the sides, but angled back so my baits are running off the corners of the boat, or perhaps even a little inside of that.

These rods are good choices for dragging light baits (1/16, 3/32, 1/8) downstream.

If you’re headed upstream, you’ll need to upsize your jig (3/16, 1/4, 5/16), which means the 7’6″ or longer rods won’t cut the mustard anymore. 6’8″ or shorter will be the way to go, so the rod doesn’t load up too much with just the heavier bait heading into the current.

If you’re looking for more dragging tips and info, check out this article.

If you are just trying dragging for the first time, the rod you mention will work just fine.

I’ve come to the conclusion that fish biting a bait being dragged are definitely not shy when they pop the bait.

Dragging is one of my favorite ways to catch fish. The definitive way they hit the bait is one of the main reasons why I love dragging. With any tactic, using upgraded rods such as St Croix or Limit Creeks mentioned above will enhance your experience as you develop your skill. The main benefit for me using St Croixs is the ability to feel bottom better so you can adjust your bait to stay in the strike zone.

I’m with Turk on the 8’3″ Limit Creeks. I don’t own one of my own, but have used it enough to know how much versatility that longer rod gives you. Especially from the back of the boat, fishing current seams, you can alter presentation, swing, and ultimately location with seemingly small and insignificant moves of the rod tip.

Joel

I own the 8’3″ Limit Creek and it’s my choice for draggin. Won’t let Joel touch it since he manages to outfish me as it is. The 6’9″ Smoothie is also a good all around river rod.

Mark won’t let me fish with it because of my legendary ability to break anything/everything in the boat. Bill Dance has nothing on me!

Joel