BnM vs. Jenko Trolling Rods

I was a B&M pro staff member for 8 years and just recently joined the Jenko Fishing Team. I've been highly impressed with the 14' Slab City rod. This rod not only has great sensitivity, it also has more backbone than the competitors rods. This is most evident when I slow troll and push up to 1.0 MPH and when I'm drifting using heavier weights than most. The Slab City still has enough sensitivity to see the smaller bites and the amount of bend in the rod is just right. In my opinion these rods are in

thinking 12 or 14 differeces???

I'll take Southern Crappie Rods over any out there since you used your first post to advertise for a sponsor.

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Originally Posted by mrdux

I'll take Southern Crappie Rods over any out there since you used your first post to advertise for a sponsor.

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I get so sick of people shouting to the roof top that the company who's pro staff they are on is the best that ever was. I don't use either nor and I sponsored by anyone so I feel I can give an HONEST opinion.
Best spider rigging pole Denali's hands down
Toughest pole, good all around, Southern Crappie
Preferred cranking pole, Crappie Maxx Titelines
I fish what is best for me, doesn't really matter who's names on it, both BnM and Jenko rods have tip issues, better order extra tips when you order rods, just a fact.

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Originally Posted by Rees Guide

I get so sick of people shouting to the roof top that the company who's pro staff they are on is the best that ever was. I don't use either nor and I sponsored by anyone so I feel I can give an HONEST opinion.
Best spider rigging pole Denali's hands down
Toughest pole, good all around, Southern Crappie
Preferred cranking pole, Crappie Maxx Titelines
I fish what is best for me, doesn't really matter who's names on it, both BnM and Jenko rods have tip issues, better order extra tips when you order rods, just a fact.

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Brother Rees is standing on top of the pulpit tonight! Can I get an Amen from the congregation.......

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Brother Rees is standing on top of the pulpit tonight! Can I get an Amen from the congregation.......

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​AMEN!!!!

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Originally Posted by Rees Guide

I get so sick of people shouting to the roof top that the company who's pro staff they are on is the best that ever was. I don't use either nor and I sponsored by anyone so I feel I can give an HONEST opinion.
Best spider rigging pole Denali's hands down
Toughest pole, good all around, Southern Crappie
Preferred cranking pole, Crappie Maxx Titelines
I fish what is best for me, doesn't really matter who's names on it, both BnM and Jenko rods have tip issues, better order extra tips when you order rods, just a fact.

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Originally Posted by bandchaser

When I first started spider rigging, I had 14ft HT Firecats and the action and ability to detect light bites was great. So, with that standard set, I purchased 14ft BnM PST'S and absolutely loved them. I boated 2lb plus fish several times and they definitely held up to my hard hook sets, multiple trips to Mississippi chasing the big slabs.
So, dummy me had an opportunity to sell my PST'S and purchase some southerns 143's. The rods did not fit me well, and the boss, littlemama, did not like them one bit. I have sold and shipped the Southern's to their new owner as of last week.
Here we are at the split in the next road. Do I stay with BnM, and try the BGJP'S or go back to the PST'S. OR do I go to another brand, Jenko, and try their Slab City or Spider Troll series?
My biggest thing is detecting the light bite. We run a light set up anyway, lighter than most, and we catch our fair share. Wanted some opinions from the gang, pros and cons, and what might you do.

Thanks, Brian

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Talked to guy at Jenko he simplified it
Over 3/4 spider trolling
Under 3/4 slab city
Talked to guy at grizzly
Spider trolling is heavy backbone and sensitivity so so
So I am gonna try slab city gonna order2 sets of 3. Probably go with 12 footers since iam just starting out


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Used the 14 ft spider troll this spring and loved them


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You tell em John...you convinced me...