Thread: 12' or 14' trolling rods?

Thats a hard question to answer ( loseing bites).....I would just use the length that can be easier used in your boat.

In my opinion you want see a difference unless you fishing clear shallow water . I use 14 ft. rods in a 16 ft . boat but I fish alone mainly .

Originally Posted by eagle 1

In my opinion you want see a difference unless you fishing clear shallow water . I use 14 ft. rods in a 16 ft . boat but I fish alone mainly .

Is that rod rack over a gun box or just a small compartment? I was thinking of putting one on mine, but It'd be in the way if I was trying to get into my gun box.

I fish mainly 14s out of my 17ft Triton...Used to fish 12s, and loved them...you may lose a few bites in shallow water, but I would go with what seems easiest for you...Do you have a rod transport rack..They make a big difference

I don't think the 12s will hurt you very often at all, like G said use what works for your boat best. I have a set of 12 foot Pinnacles if you want to try them to get a good idea which way to go without having to buy a set to try, let me know.

Originally Posted by Rees Guide

I don't think the 12s will hurt you very often at all, like G said use what works for your boat best. I have a set of 12 foot Pinnacles if you want to try them to get a good idea which way to go without having to buy a set to try, let me know.

I appreciate it, but i'm not crazy about borrowing stuff. Seems like if I borrow something I end up breaking it or getting it stolen etc... I can't break my stuff, just other people's lol

Fished with them a long time before going to 14's, caught lots of fish on them. Sure are easier to handle in smaller boat.

I started out with 12' rods, Grizzly jig has a great price for 4 Wally Marshall's on the back page of their catalog. I bought them (4) and bought a second set later in the year. After getting use to them I thought I needed to buy more expensive rods so I bought a set of Pro staff, to be honest I use the wally's more than the PS except for pulling cranks, they are a little soft for pulling. I also bought the Quantum "lefty" reels $24.99 each, Grizzly has and have been very happy with them so far.

good luck,
Ray