Crank pushing poles

[JDriskill]

What poles are yall using to push crankbaits?

[Cray]

I use 12-14 ft PST by B&M. The CrappieMax Titeline special are good and the TrollTec by Lews are the best but most expensive.

[JDriskill]

Thanks. I have been using my PST, but it just seems like the 3oz wieght puts a big bow in them.

[Bluesraider]

Thanks. I have been using my PST, but it just seems like the 3oz wieght puts a big bow in them.

I run 12' PST's and also Crappie Maxx (Medium action). I notice that there is quite a bit more bow in the PST's than the Crappie Maxx. I definitely like the Crappie Maxx more for pushing cranks but do like the versitlity of using the PST's for pushing minnows as well. I just started pushing cranks and that was the main reason I went to pushing instead of pulling....didn't have the need to buy more equipment!!

[JDriskill]

I just started to, actually this last weekend was my first time to try it. I'm like you trying to use what I already have ( 12ft pst's) for spiderriging. I was jus kinda worried about the bow in the them.

[Bluesraider]

I just started to, actually this last weekend was my first time to try it. I'm like you trying to use what I already have ( 12ft pst's) for spiderriging. I was jus kinda worried about the bow in the them.

I thought the same thing the first time I used them!! I have only pushed 3 times, but it didn't take long to get accustomed to it.

[JDriskill]

Thanks

[crp4570]

If I remember correctly, and those are not good odds some days, the tag on the b/m pst states field tested with 5 oz weight up to 2 mph. Maybe someone with access to a new package pst could check. It's the cardboard tag and is printed on inside. Use these rods and 3 oz and have not had issues yet.

[Cray]

Actually the PST was designed for pushing up to 5 oz weights for guys who power troll jigs. They usually push jigs with big weights up to 2.0 or faster. Yes they get a good bow in them but they still will handle the fish with no problem.

[creekslick]

The Wally Marshall Troll Tech are the best hands down for pulling or pushing cranks. they maybe a little more expensive but they are worth it. I have been fishing cranks for 8 years and have not broken a tip on a fish or a hang up and trust me I am hard on my rods.