Looking at buying some trolling rods. What does everyone like? Brand,length,etc.. Mainly using to pull crankbaits for walleyes with and without planer boards.
March 23, 2017 at 11:02 pm
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March 23, 2017 at 11:46 pm #1683500
Ugly Sticks.
March 24, 2017 at 5:01 am #1683505Fenwick eagle and okuma deadeye, all in telescopic. St Croix eyecon are very good, but a bit out of my price range at the time. Got the others for 49.00 each at the time.
March 24, 2017 at 6:39 am #1683512I like the Okuma Deadeye’s as well. I can usually find them at the local FF for around $40 including tax.
March 24, 2017 at 6:43 am #1683513Scheels brand has really good trolling rods with great warranty.
Chanhassen, MNMarch 24, 2017 at 9:04 am #1683561If you are using mono for line, I think you might want a rod with a little more backbone as the line will take the shock of a fighting fish. No real need for hook setting power when trolling. However, if you are using any kind of superline with leadcore or similar non-mono/stretching line setup, perhaps a nice 7-8 footer with an even parabolic bend to it to absorb the fight.
Big fan of the properties of the rod and not so much brand loyal. I do use the Shimano Talora rods myself. But first I’d tackle the question to the line type you want to use.
March 24, 2017 at 10:46 am #1683581Doesn’t take anything special…. right length, and an action that is always in a general range of future uses. Okuma makes some dipsey rods that are pretty darn nice for like $30, I use them for walleye, and salmon on Lake MI.
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