Thread: All Around Trolling Rods

I do NOT recommend the B&M pro staff trolling rods, they will not break but they have far too much bend in them, my 14 foot Lews Trolling rods actually stick out further than the 16 foot B&Ms once the weigh is on them. I do however use a 3 ounce weight which is different from some.

Not a BnM fan either, use Southern Crappie Rods and have been well pleased with them and yes they will pull cranks, stuck a couple of 14s in my line up last summer and they worked well.
There is no perfect combo, pile of PSTs sold every year and they do the job well I just don't like having to replace tips all the time, gave my last one (had a broke tip section) away not long ago.
Get in the boat with folks that have different rods and figure it out for yourself, everyones preference is different.

Originally Posted by coachcrappie870

I do NOT recommend the B&M pro staff trolling rods, they will not break but they have far too much bend in them, my 14 foot Lews Trolling rods actually stick out further than the 16 foot B&Ms once the weigh is on them. I do however use a 3 ounce weight which is different from some.

The Lew's pole is similar to the Crappiemaxx rod. I use the Crappiemaxx for power trolling 3oz weights. I haven't use my PST's for that yet, but I'm going to. I've heard the PST's do have more bend with that amount of weight on them.

I agree with Meatgetter. Save the money and buy the Trolling rods. They are great and you will probably regret going cheaper in the long run. The trolling rods will last you for many years to come and are rugged enough to take the punishment we typically put our gear through. Also they make a good vertical jigging rod as well. You want plenty of backbone jerk a 2 pound slob to top of water and a soft tip to detect light bites on those tough days. Good advice would be save another month and buy the trolling rods. Good luck and live for the thump.

I know they're cheap but my pinnacle limit 12 footers work just fine for me. Think they were $60 for 4! Lol. Heck at that price if they do break I'm not gonna get feelings hurt.

Originally Posted by slabcrazy

I know they're cheap but my pinnacle limit 12 footers work just fine for me. Think they were $60 for 4! Lol. Heck at that price if they do break I'm not gonna get feelings hurt.

Im like you haha im to cheap to buy more expensive rods. I have 4 pinnacle 12 footers and 4 west point 12 footers and they do fine spider rigging or pulling cranks! Its all in personal preferance on what rod you like.

I'm glad you posted this. Good to read some different opinions about them. I'm about to invest some money into some rods myself

I love my 14 ft southern crappie rods. And if your looking for something a little stiffer Ed has come out with a stiffer version to handle 2oz of weight this year.