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Best rod for pushing minnows
Don't use the BGJP to power troll. I have three sets of rods for different techniques. Pushing minnows isn't power trolling to me. I can use up to 11/2 oz on the BGJP and go up to 1 mph, but I like a different setup for trolling like that. I use the PST's with a C&C tip on it for aggressive fishing in that speed and weight range, but when I really want to Power Troll, I use a 3 oz weight on a Crappiemaxx pole with two 1/4 oz road runners. I used all three setups pre fishing this tourney. Power trolled to cover more water and locate, PST's with a 1 oz weight to offset the bounce from the wind, and fish a bit deeper, and the BGJP to fish mid depth to shallower and finesse troll the light biters.Originally Posted by hawgdog
For Most of my TRUE minnow pushing I use the BGJP. Great tip action, but the lighter backbone seems to help the light biters (usually bigger fish) hold on longer than they do when they hit a pole with a heavy backbone. Gives me more time to see and hook them.
Last edited by BigRiverMarine; 10-03-2016 at 09:11 PM.
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I agree. Especially if the fish are aggressive and you want to swing em in the boat. I use them also. I like the Capps and Coleman tips better on my 16'ers tho. The C&C tip is softer (more sensitive), breaks way less than the PST tip, and you still have a heavy backbone with them.
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Thanks Bill.....I was asked about having one set to "do all"...what would that be. With the info you gave, I would say the PST's even though he would be giving up some sensitivity pushing minnows at a slow troll.....That fair to say?
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There are lots of good all around poles out there. Most of them have already been mentioned. It really boils down to personal preference. Ozark, Jenko, Southern Crappie, Denali, BnM PST, ACC, etc. Most of these poles are about the same in that they offer a sensitive tip with lots of backbone for hoisting in the fish without a net. Most guides prefer these type poles because they work good for novice fishermen and they hold up well, and they have multiple uses.
The recent CM champions used BGJP's. C&C use BGJP's, not that it matters, but I use BGJP's. I like them best for what I do, put in my opinion, it's better to have other options for different techniques. No one pole is the best for everything.
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16 foot only. Ozark only. Tony Edgar Signature for the all around rod. Will push, power troll and crank. Not too stiff or too flimsy. Now for a more sensitive tactical rod that is perfect for straight pushing only the new Ozark Pro series is a no doubter. Same as the Signature but more backbone which makes the tip super fast and sensitive. Makes the tip seems light like a BGJP. LOVE them. Pricey but of the highest quality.
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Sorry. What I guess I meant to say is that the Ozark Pro series has a similar fast sensitive tip that most people like the BGJP for, HOWEVER, the pro series has the stiffer backbone that the BGJP greatly lacks. Best of both worlds for me. It results I believe in a better hook set. That's my 2 pennies anyway.
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I've sold a many a Ozark rod in my boat shop over the years. They are good rods like I mentioned in an earlier post on this thread, and are a good choice for an all around pole.
I like a heavy backbone sometimes but I like the lighter backbone of the BGJP for the light biters. The light biting fish (cold front fish) seem to hold on to the bait longer with the lighter backbone. The BGJP pole doesn't load up as quick with the lighter spine. It gives me more chances to catch them when I miss the initial bump, or when they don't bump the tip at all but just hold the bait and ease the tip down. The fish don't try to spit the bait as fast with the lighter spine as they will when they hit that heavy backbone like on the PST's or other brands that are heavy in the spine.
That's my 2 cents worth also. It comes from years of observation and trying lots of different poles. Lots of good ones out there too. It all boils down to what YOU (meaning anyone) like and YOUR style of fishing. There really isn't a right or wrong answer, but rather just different opinions, and like rear ends, we all have one.
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