BnM vs. Jenko Trolling Rods
When I first started spider rigging, I had 14ft HT Firecats and the action and ability to detect light bites was great. So, with that standard set, I purchased 14ft BnM PST'S and absolutely loved them. I boated 2lb plus fish several times and they definitely held up to my hard hook sets, multiple trips to Mississippi chasing the big slabs.
So, dummy me had an opportunity to sell my PST'S and purchase some southerns 143's. The rods did not fit me well, and the boss, littlemama, did not like them one bit. I have sold and shipped the Southern's to their new owner as of last week.
Here we are at the split in the next road. Do I stay with BnM, and try the BGJP'S or go back to the PST'S. OR do I go to another brand, Jenko, and try their Slab City or Spider Troll series?
My biggest thing is detecting the light bite. We run a light set up anyway, lighter than most, and we catch our fair share. Wanted some opinions from the gang, pros and cons, and what might you do.
Thanks, Brian
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bandchaser
When I first started spider rigging, I had 14ft HT Firecats and the action and ability to detect light bites was great. So, with that standard set, I purchased 14ft BnM PST'S and absolutely loved them. I boated 2lb plus fish several times and they definitely held up to my hard hook sets, multiple trips to Mississippi chasing the big slabs.
So, dummy me had an opportunity to sell my PST'S and purchase some southerns 143's. The rods did not fit me well, and the boss, littlemama, did not like them one bit. I have sold and shipped the Southern's to their new owner as of last week.
Here we are at the split in the next road. Do I stay with BnM, and try the BGJP'S or go back to the PST'S. OR do I go to another brand, Jenko, and try their Slab City or Spider Troll series?
My biggest thing is detecting the light bite. We run a light set up anyway, lighter than most, and we catch our fair share. Wanted some opinions from the gang, pros and cons, and what might you do.
Thanks, Brian
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BnM vs. Jenko Trolling Rods
I have only ever used BnM rods so I can't comment on the Jenkos or other setups but I run the 14' BGJP's when spider rigging and love them for the soft tip and ability to see that light bite. You surely cannot swing a big fish quite like you can with the PST's but I'd rather see ALL of the bites and then worry about getting them in the boat versus seeing most of the bites and being able to swing every fish. That being said, I do swing most of my fish but the 2lb+ ones take a bite of effort/technique and I usually just grab a net for them. I have heard that the PST rear sections with the Capps and Coleman tip is a great mix of the two but I don't have the budget to play Dr. Frankenstein quite yet, haha. I do firmly believe that fish will hang on a bit longer with the BGJP, I'm guessing that they don't feel the resistance as quickly.
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BnM vs. Jenko trolling rods
When I first started trolling it was due to having to keep up with the tournament anglers and the times. We started off fishing with 14'PST's. We then graduated to 16' BnM BGJP's and they just didn't seem to have to backbone that we needed to horse big fish in. We then decided to try the Jenko rods and fell in love! Thy have plenty of backbone to horse big fish in and still have a sensitive tip to see even the lightest of bites! Very pleased with all of the above with the Jenko trolling rods. I would definitely advise these rods to anyone looking for an all around trolling rod from the Giants of Grenada lake to the slabs of Kentucky lake!
Thanks, Matt
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bandchaser
When I first started spider rigging, I had 14ft HT Firecats and the action and ability to detect light bites was great. So, with that standard set, I purchased 14ft BnM PST'S and absolutely loved them. I boated 2lb plus fish several times and they definitely held up to my hard hook sets, multiple trips to Mississippi chasing the big slabs.
So, dummy me had an opportunity to sell my PST'S and purchase some southerns 143's. The rods did not fit me well, and the boss, littlemama, did not like them one bit. I have sold and shipped the Southern's to their new owner as of last week.
Here we are at the split in the next road. Do I stay with BnM, and try the BGJP'S or go back to the PST'S. OR do I go to another brand, Jenko, and try their Slab City or Spider Troll series?
My biggest thing is detecting the light bite. We run a light set up anyway, lighter than most, and we catch our fair share. Wanted some opinions from the gang, pros and cons, and what might you do.
Thanks, Brian
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MO' MONEY
I fish denalis, and feel I see lots of bites. But, I fished the Capps and Coleman when I first started, and felt like I was fishing with a wet noodle. I liked the southern crappie rods too, so maybe we have different tastes in feel in rod. Guess that is why they make different rods. If you like being able to see the lightest of bites, I would stay with BnM, haven't tried a Jenko yet tho
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Jenko Slab City rod is BEST all around rod!
I was a B&M pro staff member for 8 years and just recently joined the Jenko Fishing Team. I've been highly impressed with the 14' Slab City rod. This rod not only has great sensitivity, it also has more backbone than the competitors rods. This is most evident when I slow troll and push up to 1.0 MPH and when I'm drifting using heavier weights than most. The Slab City still has enough sensitivity to see the smaller bites and the amount of bend in the rod is just right. In my opinion these rods are in
