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I know, I know. This topic has been beaten to death. However, I have decided to pull the trigger and buy myself a dedicated set of cranking poles. 2x16, 2x12, and 2x8. So.......Do I get PST's, or do I get Wally Marshall Troll-Tech, or maybe Ozarks.... What would YOU get if you were starting over?
PST's
I got the PST's....and exactly those sizes!
Would NOT be PSTs, especially in an 8 foot. Wouldnt go with 16s either in your boat, too long for you ig o mine either for that matter. I have a 14 foot Ozark that I really like and the rest is a mixxed bag until I decide on what I want. Tips on the 12s and 8s in the PST suck.
Picjed up a 12 in a BGJP and it seems to be stouter than the PSTs. Also got a pair of 8s in it as well and they definately have a better tip than the PSTs. they load up more when pulling but have just as much backbone once you get a fish on.
If I were pulling six off the side in a rig shorter than 20 foot I would run Ozarks 2/14s, 2/10s, and 2 of the BnM 410s, thats a stout little rod.:twocents
I can't compare the PST's with the BGJP, but don't think you could go wrong with the ozarks. I have 8 of the 16's ozarks for pushing minners. But I can say that i have never had any problems with my PST's pulling cranks. Bought em new 3 years ago and still have the same tips. :twocentsQuote:
Originally Posted by Rees Guide
PST's
No PSTs were used yesterday!!!!!!!!!
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Just saying!:biggrin:biggrin
Hard to find fault with success!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Rees Guide
All PST's used my last few trips to Enid.... Just sayn :)
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:Rofl:Rofl:RoflVery nice!!Quote:
Originally Posted by hawgdog
I have 1 crappie maxx tightline special 12 '. Getting another ! can see the plug work but plenty stout to yard out nice crappie from the depths to surf in to the boat and haul over the side. First dedicated poles we got were zebco 10' crappie killers I believe were their name. 25.00 for the pole and a light spinning reel. Took the reel off and put magda 30dlx on the rod. They work but you get what you pay for. Will be switching those two out as well as the old rods we use on the back.
I mainly use PST's. Also use medium heavy bass rods for the planer boards.
I just use med/heavy bass rods
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12' Pst's. I had a problem in the beginning with the tips breaking I bought 6 rods and broke 4. It must have been a bad batch if rid tips. Grizzly jig replaced everyone I broke. After replacing them no problem since. This is my second season. They have nice action for the bite. I've pulled in 5lb cats going 2mph. Can't speak for the 16' ones but 12' gets it done with ease. With the okuma line count reels. Very easy fishing with that set up. A small child and a old lady can catch em and set em back out.
I have a mixed bag, but really like the titelines.
I use the Southern Crappie Rods. They have worked great for trolling and have been very sturdy.
I use the old green WM Titeline specials. They are too stiff for anything else. Think the new crappiemaxx poles are the same. Suckers are stout! PST's are good, but you will break a tip if not careful.
Cane Poles
No telling how many 1000s have been caught that way!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Big H trucking
No tellin how many tips I broke of my Daddy's cane poles over the years. After I broke em off, he would stripe my legs with them!!!! Never saw anybody get so riled up over a durned cane fishing pole!!!
I have 8 and 12 ft pst and agree that the tips dont show the bait working very well . No problem pulling in fish but would like a little more active tip. I also have an 8 ft whooping stick and they too dont show the bait working very well. I am also looking.
Ya'll keep talking about seeing the bait working through the pole tip. What is it you are expecting to see it do?
If its twiching as the bait wobbles you know it aint fouled. The way I run mine down on the water I can tell by where the line enters the water so it not a big deal to me. Lot of trash starting to turn loose down here.
I was being facetious. You can see a fouled bait pulling with a 2x4. Goober.
Any comments on the Lew's Troll-Tech 10' med-heavy for pushin' cranks? Just purchased one to test it from the kayak. Comments welcome.
Shimano TDR and Daiwa Wilderness 8-9', in ML or M work great for me. However, I use planer boards and a mast, except for inside and straight back lines. I have a few Cabelas Depthmasters too. The old ones work well, new ones are a tad too stiff.
I use the old Wally Marshall Tightline Specials for crankin' ..... they are stiff and hard to beat..... I use the 18', 16', and 12 footers for pullin off the back.