rod question ??

[faithfularcher]

ok I am just learning how to spider rig and I have some 12 med action and a couple med hvy action rods that are 12 footer also . I have only spider rigged a couple times but already notice that it seems like some light bites on the med heavy rods don't take the bait . I am not sure if they feel more resistance or not but wanted expert opinions on which rods are best .

[MEATGETTER]

i use the 14ft pro series ozark trolling rods . they have a lot of backbone and a soft tip for the light bitters !!! you would love them!!

[faithfularcher]

meatgetter ... can you buy just tips for those rods if one breaks?

[MEATGETTER]

yes sir!!! they have a green tip about 18in long with helps you notice the ligther bits !!!!

[BigRiverMarine]

I use the 16' pro series trolling rods from Ozark. Best poles I've ever used or sold, and I've tried em all!!!!!


Big River Marine
Bill Burnett
870-635-0202

We sell XPRESS, EXCEL, and ALWELD Boats. Yamaha, Suzuki, Evinrude, Mud Buddy, and Tohatsu/Nissan Engines.
Pro Staff, Southern Pro Tackle and Ozark Rods.
Member, Tri-State Crappie Anglers

[faithfularcher]

SORRY for all the questions ..... I have been leary of the the 3 pc models in 14 and 16ft but i guess they hold up good since all you guys are using them. Do the longer poles help you get more bites ??

[BigRiverMarine]

Yes, especially in shallow water. You don't spook them as bad.


Big River Marine
Bill Burnett
870-635-0202

We sell XPRESS, EXCEL, and ALWELD Boats. Yamaha, Suzuki, Evinrude, Mud Buddy, and Tohatsu/Nissan Engines.
Pro Staff, Southern Pro Tackle and Ozark Rods.
Member, Tri-State Crappie Anglers

[faithfularcher]

DANG ,,, you boys going to cost me some money with all this advice ! LOL ...

[arkansasbowhunter]

Haven't tried the ozark rod but I can say I really like my b&mpro staff 16ft trolling rods. You can buy them from grizzly around $48 a rod and replacement tips too for $18 a tip.

[MEATGETTER]

jw ,if you try the ozark you would trade the ps i promise!!!!! then you would be so happy you would probably go back to using MINNERS were you could catch more fish on your new OZARK PRO SERIES TROLLING POLES !!!!!!!!!!!