I don't see how you could go wrong with the slo-trollers. I have ran them through the gauntlet and have no complaints at all. Here's a link to some other member's experience with them. http://www.crappie.com/gr8vb3/showth...ht=slo-troller


Here's a review of them that I posted a while back...

My experiences with these rods...I have 7 of them for slo-trollin' off the bow. I use a modified caps & coleman rig(usually 1/2 to 3/4oz egg sinker). I'm really impressed with the way they handle. They are somewhat heavy (although I've tried ones a lot heavier than these), but hey...isn't that what the rod holders are for? I do like the bend put in these rods by the heavy weights because it only helps to stabilize the baits during wavy conditions (the rod tips give and therefore keep the bait stationary).

I have put them through the ringer and have no complaints on the durability. I've landed 2-3lb crappie on them with no problem at all (and that's even fishing about 3' deep). I've also had them hung-up so bad that the first 3 sections of the rod were completely bent over in the water.

My advice is to get a couple of them. If you end up not liking them...you're only out a few bucks. Hope this helps. CEB -