Pulling Cranks 101

**majflyboy** · 01-23-2010, 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by SteveJ

"The guy who had this boat had rigged this 525 to mount on the front of the boat so he could see it while trolling. He ran an outrigger pole about 6 feet in front of the boat that the original transducer is mounted on"

There is a guy here that has a pontoon that does the same thing, pole mounted transducer, at least thats what I think is on that pole off the front. Don't know how it works. I have 2 DF's on my boat, one for the TM and another for the big motor so don't have to use the TM one when running the big motor. Instead of a pole off the front I have my TM transducer tilted forward a few degrees kind of like aiming a flashlight ahead of yourself when walking at night. You have to adjust it for the best angle, got mine where I can see my jigs using my 12' poles spider-rigging, works for me.

Steve, what kind of DF's are you using?

**"G"** · 01-24-2010, 02:18 PM

So....what kind of rods do I need to pull cranks from the back of the boat with? I have some Wally Marshalls the dark green ones, 12 ft. and I have some B'n'M Sam Heatons in 12 ft. I also have some B'nM ultralite graphites in 10 ft. I also have some 6 and a half ft. and 7 and a half ft. medium spinning rods. Will any of these work? or do I need to get some Outlaw rods.....what lengths do I need. Give me some reccomendations here please.

**SteveJ** · 01-24-2010, 02:41 PM

Originally Posted by majflyboy

Steve, what kind of DF's are you using?

Got an Eagle 480 on the TM and an old Ultra III on the console, looking to buy a color unit for my TM and move the 480 to the back. I use my TM DF a lot more than my console unit. Was thinking hard about a HDS 5X for the front or even an Eagle 640C (anyone know if Eagle is on the way out?) but after reading about all the QC problems with Lowrance plus the Linda Colt thing am looking at the HB 5 or 7 hundred units for up there. Not a SI unit tho. Want a 640 X 480 or even the 640 X 640 but really don't care about the GPS but it looks like to get a 640 X 640 HB I would have to go to a GPS unit. Anyone have one of the above HB units? 586C or 788ci.

**"G"** · 01-24-2010, 02:52 PM

What kind of rods do I need to pull with Steve?

**SteveJ** · 01-24-2010, 03:22 PM

Originally Posted by G-3 Fisherman

What kind of rods do I need to pull with Steve?

I'm guessing you are talking about cranks so I'm not an expert CB man but do pull some mainly when fishing alone in warmer weather. I run 2 rods off each side with 2 6' Ugly Sticks and 2 9' WM, 1 off each side with the short rods on the back holders. My holders are 2 off each side in the front. I use cheap level winds I got at Wal-mart and 10 lb yellow mono. Again I'm no expert at this, check with Jwhite. Just saw your other message so you are talking about pulling CB's, my WM's are the same ones you have. I think you need different lengths of rods to get separation between your lines, at least on mine as my holders are level with each other.
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**majflyboy** · 01-24-2010, 03:26 PM

G-3, I've never pulled before but I'm planning to use two 12' and two 10' Shakespeares to start out with. I have been using them up front for spider rigging but replacing them up front with two 12' and two 10' B&Ms. I just got my new rod holders installed & they look really good. (as in functional).

**"G"** · 01-24-2010, 03:55 PM

Thats what I am trying to find out Maj....can I use my jig poles and spidder rigging poles? Some folks tell me that I need stiffer poles with stronger tips to pull cranks so I am looking for some input here. I have used crankbaits before but I used one ounce sinkers and pushed them from the front of the boat.....the only time I have ever pulled any I just held a medium spinning rod in my hand. I have 4 sets of 4 rod holder systems on order from Scott at HiTek. So I will be watching for the UPS truck next week.

**wish4fish** · 01-24-2010, 04:20 PM

G-3 I pulled cranks last year twice with medium spinning rods, I didnt like it, they just arent stiff enuff, they worked and I caught fish, but next summer I'm going to stiffer rods. Majflyboy arent you always complaining about no pics? You installed rod holders and aint gonna share? I have not posted any pics but just as soon as I have something pic worth I am gonna learn.

**"G"** · 01-24-2010, 04:43 PM

So...what are you going to use? Long poles different lengths? What kind etc?

**wish4fish** · 01-24-2010, 04:55 PM

I have some 7ft medium heavy and a couple of heavy bass rods. All we did last summer was put 2 poles out, 1 out each side of our jon boats. I would love to get some rod holders and have been reading about planer boards, at the same time I am trying to stock up on a few cranks, I dont think my checkbook is gonna allow me to do much. Maybe someone who actually knows what they are doin will help you out, If I had the money I would be looking at some trolling rods and asking the same questions has you

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