Thread: Now I need 4 12' trolling poles

Go 14' now so ya won't have to later!

Originally Posted by macpappy

Really? I am by no means a crappie pro but i absolutely love it and as long as ihave ever used is 12'. This year during the spawn i target fish in water from 4' to 8' in Barnett while everybody else was beating the bank. My philosophy(like i really know what I'm talking about) was to catch the fish that were coming and going from and to the shallows. I did pretty good. Do yall think a 14' rod will make a big difference? My only reservation is that the 14' pole are 3 sections. It just so easy to breakdown a 10' or 12' pole when relocating. I know that sounds lazy but it can be aggrvating getting all those poles realed in just to let them back out.

don't ever break them down . as far as ease of use I can see no difference while using thumb bar reels , between 12' and 14 '.

Originally Posted by macpappy

Our Okatibee fish are not usually like the Big 4 fish.....lol. I have set the hook on a tibby fish and hit the man in the back of the boat with that fish. They are getting bigger though!

you must set the hook like Donnie If one bites--it sure aint gonna get off!!

Originally Posted by eagle 1

don't ever break them down . as far as ease of use I can see no difference while using thumb bar reels , between 12' and 14 '.

I agree coach with the thumbar but disagree about breaking em down, sure is nice to stow everything and lock the hatches if you need to make a stop. Would love to find some 2 piece 14 footers.