I'm in the market for a new set...Am using B&Ms now. I want 16, 12, 8... All the same type.who makes all three in a trolling rod like the PSTs
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I'm in the market for a new set...Am using B&Ms now. I want 16, 12, 8... All the same type.who makes all three in a trolling rod like the PSTs
Denali
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Why in the heck you wanna stray from PST rods for pulling in those lengths is beyond me? You can do two 16 and two 12 foot in either Denali or Southern Crappie T series in those length. As far as I'm concerned B'nM' makes the best puling rods and sells them in lengths of 8'. I would stick with PST's but that's just me, love my Southerns for pushing light and my Denali's for in between, but you find a better cranking rod other then a PST let me know, I will keep an eye on this thread for sure!
I am tired of breaking tips..Have broken 3 already this year...I have owned over 40 B&M rods, and think they have a great company...Just hoping there is something better..I broke two 8ft., one 12 this year
The tips on the shorter PSTs could be stronger. Broke 2 - 10 footers last year . ( hung up in gill net and was really putting to much pressure on the rods) Don't really know if the competitors short rods are any stronger though ? My 18 and 14 PSTs are bad to the bone though !!! No sign of any wear . I really like how bnm supports their product, and the crappie events .
I’m a BnM guy, but BPS makes a walleye rod that is crankbait specific. They have 8, 10, and 12’ers in it. The tips are designed to show you the wobble better, but still have a stiff backbone. I use the 8 and 12’ers.
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I have had pst's since 2010,and only broke one tip.I guess i must be lucku[emoji16]Quote:
Originally Posted by KnightShadow10
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Originally Posted by Dutchman
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Jamie, these MS crappie are allot tougher than those little KY cousins..Rods are right at 6 yrs. old now
You’re breaking pst tips, it’s your fault. Been using them for years and rarely break one. I’m rough on gear too. Not to mention all the folks I take who aren’t experienced.
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Crappie may be bigger,but bet we catch more catfish and i never break a tip.What pound line are you usung to break tips.With the 30lb braid i dont hardly ever use a dip net even with catfish and dont have a problem.Quote:
Originally Posted by KnightShadow10
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Originally Posted by feelay
Probably right, Feelay.. Either way I am looking to see if something is better.. The eight foot is the most fragile...I have very little problem out of the 12s, no problem with the 14& 16..o/t I caught o e 16 in the rafters on my shop.
I landed a 3 ft gar with one of my 8 ft pst and it didnt break
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Thanks for the help guys...I have landed 12 lb cats, 10lb bass, and last week a 4 ft Gar on PSTs...I like most B&M products..At this time, I have 32 of their products. Jack wells has done more for our sport than any other man I know..Still don't change the fact that I am breaking tips when they shouldn't on the shorter rods...if I find something better, I will change
I use cabelas driftmaster rods 6' and 9' as well as PSTs and 14' SCR. I haven't broken a tip on any of them to date.
I agree with Feelay, I have never broke a PST Tip on my cranking rods. If I get hung up, I just grab the rod and make sure it all stays straight. It will either come off or break the lure, but have never broke a tip.
Just get you two of those white 7 ft catfish rods at Walmart thenQuote:
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I break 1 about every season. Your not the only one. Replacing a tip here and there is cheaper than a new set. They pull great and push 3 ounce weights great. I had mine for about 7 years now. I used sos pads on them this year and slicked them up nice.