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  1. 08-20-2013, 11:40 PM #1
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    Default 12, 14, 16?


    I am finally getting my boat set up to get serious out on the water. Once I decide on a set of rod holders(I have just layed them out on the deck before) I would like to buy a matching set of rods. I have a garage full of different brands and have landed on the BnM PST's. I currently have 2 12'ers and am trying to decide what length to buy to round out my set. I mainly fish by my self at the moment, as most of my friends still chase green carp, but I was wondering if the 14 or 16'ers get difficult to handle and land fish? Any opinions on the subject? Is the extra length worth it?
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  2. 08-21-2013, 01:09 AM #2
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    i did 14's and they work fine....
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    14 gets my vote.
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    Pole length depends on what you feel comfortable with. I use 12 fters they work good for me.
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    14 B&M PST.........and as for rod holders I chose Hi-Teks.......a great combo
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    Those 16's are a hand full. Hawgdawg runs 8,12,16 and with a 4' separation I think it helps with not getting tangled.
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    If 16,12,8 works then 18,12,6 ought a be better. I hate tangles.
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    You think you hate tangles get you an 18 foot pole in a rig less than 22 foot long. I hate long poles. I run a 14, 12, 8, and a 4'10" when running eight and leave off the 14 when running 6. I can turn pretty hard without tangling most of the time.
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    I use the Spyder Lok rod holders and when spider rigging jigs on Okatibbee I use 12' poles. When you're fishing clear or shallow water you'd need longer poles.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rees Guide View Post
    You think you hate tangles get you an 18 foot pole in a rig less than 22 foot long. I hate long poles. I run a 14, 12, 8, and a 4'10" when running eight and leave off the 14 when running 6. I can turn pretty hard without tangling most of the time.
    Spider rigging I use 12s and fixxin to go to 14s, don't want no 16s personnally
    What brand of 4'10"? I'm looking for two good short poles. I use 12, 7 and some old 5' poles out the back set for minimum of 5 feet of horizontal separtation. Rarely run more than 6 poles. Hate tangles!!!
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