rods for pulling cranks

[clfarms1]

I'm sure this question is answered in pulling cranks somewhere, but I am going to ask the experts. If I pull straight off the back of the boat will my old 6.5-7 foot green carp rods work ok. Ive got a couple of 12's that i use to pull off of the sides with, but i think pulling straight off the back will be easier with less tangles. I dont think they will be to stiff will they?

["G"]

They will work

[feelay]

I pull two med-lt bass rods off the back with long poles off the sides. I don't like all lines off the back. I think the boat going over where your baits are running affects the fish some. I seem to consistently catch most of my fish on my 16' poles off the sides.

[rducks123]

That's good info Feelay. Thanks!

[clfarms1]

so far so good

[creekslick]

I pull two med-lt bass rods off the back with long poles off the sides. I don't like all lines off the back. I think the boat going over where your baits are running affects the fish some. I seem to consistently catch most of my fish on my 16' poles off the sides.

Feelay hit the nail on the head, I also catch more on my longest rods which are 18'ers.

[Cray]

Depending on how your holders are set up, but you could pull your short rods off the side some and still have plenty of separation with the 12 ft poles and get baits out from right behind the boat.

[SteveJ]

We use to have a guy that posted a lot on here that loved to troll with planer boards, don't remember which ones kind of like this, may need a bigger one if you fish rough water. They get your lure away from the boat just a little more trouble. Church Tackle TX-6 Planer Boards | Bass Pro Shops

[yikess]

We use to have a guy that posted a lot on here that loved to troll with planer boards, don't remember which ones kind of like this, may need a bigger one if you fish rough water. They get your lure away from the boat just a little more trouble. Church Tackle TX-6 Planer Boards | Bass Pro Shops

I remember him.