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What are some good trolling rods?
I am in the market to get a set, but so many choices.
What do y’all use and why do you like/ not like them?
I’m leaning toward some Bucks pro staff B n’ M. 12’ and 14’ ones. These are what my buddy has, and I’ve used them some. They do fine, but I would like other opinions.
I will only be fishing Grenada or Washington so please keep that in mind.
Thanks,
Chilly
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Depends on your trolling style. For 1/2 maybe 3/4oz go with a light action rod. For 1oz plus get a med heavy or higher action rod. A med heavy or med light in my opinion is the best all around rod. You can run 1/4 jigs early spring in shallow water to pushing cranks in the summer all on the same rod.
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A million choices. I am a big fan of the 14 foot crappie maxx tightline special. Why? I can get them a few miles from my house at Bass Pro. And if you have a problem with one, they swap it out no questions asked. Is it the best? Don’t know. May not be worth a rip for all I know but that’s what I’ve used for 10 plus years and don’t know the difference. Good local service goes a long way with me. Ordering from the interweb from a faceless entity ain’t my favorite way to do business. With all that being said, I would go with whatever is readily available. Talk to 10 guys on here and I bet you 10 different opinions.
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If you are fishing Grenada you can't go wrong with the Prostaff 16'. I know they are long, but the fish on Grenada are pressured heavy, and the extra length made a difference. I didn't think so, so I bought 14's. After getting taken to the woodshed by come buddies on a couple of occasions, I bought 16's and have been able to keep up since.
There is nothing wrong with the Southern Pro rods, almost unbreakable and with a reasonable price. Good people to deal with. my 2cts.
I have the crappie maxx tightline specials.. they work good for me for spider rigging and trolling. they are a little stiff but thats what i prefer..
I use two 16’ , 12’ pulling cranks and I’m well satisfied.Quote:
Originally Posted by Slab Slinger
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Bnm pst 12’. Pushing and pulling. 3 ounce weights with double rigs out the front. Only flaw is they break regularly usually break 1 or 2 a year. I run 6 poles. I use them 5 months out of the year every weekend weather permitting.
I use 16’’ BNM PST’s and like them a bunch. I fished with the ACC’s and Denali’s in friends boats and they seemed like nice rods as well. I’ve heard the Jenko’s and H&H’s are good too.
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The term "trolling" covers a lot of ground. You have spider rigging, long lining or pulling crankbaits or planer boards. I have 4 sets of trolling rods and all have a specific use depending on application. To make a long story short, if I can save you any trouble then look no further then Southern Crappie T series rods (other then pulling planer boards, l like heavy shorter rods for that). They aren't an official sponsor and sure I will catch a bit of flack, but oh well that's how that cookie crumbles [emoji23][emoji23] Seriously though they are decent rods. All the others suggestions are fine choices as well.
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I know the guide boats use at least 20’ rods. That is almost as long as my dang boat. I have heard that the livescopers can see the fish shy away from the boat and prefer the longer rods. Can the 16’ pull cranks as well or only troll?Quote:
Originally Posted by BroKenneth
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I will only be pushing minnows with them and maybe the outside pole pulling cranks. I have been using my old bass cranking rods for pulling cranks. They were designed for crank baits and they work pretty dang good for that use. But they do get tight. It would be nice to have the extra length on the outside pulls.Quote:
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Go with at least 16 footers, regardless of the brand you choose. I have some 18 footers, and am considering 20 footers for my next rod purchase. Long rods catch more fish . especially on the big 4 . These lakes are pressured like no other ,
I would not go more than 2 ft. shorter than boat(Hard to control possibly ) ,Did not say what length your boat was. Also how far back rods will be from front of boat . Some have longer rods but equal a foot shorter due to set up . Ozarks signature for a all round rod is good . Ozark pro series for a light bite is nice . What do I have ? Southern crappie . why ? bought them 2nd hand ,20.00 each (14 ft .) Have had p.st. and they are a good set for a one set do everything as well . Southern is tough as they come .
Agree with the Southern Crappie rods, I just feel more comfortable fishing with them. (kinda like the old shoe feeling).
I have PST, SouthernCrappie and Denali. And I agree with Snubby on this one. If I was going to get one set of do all rods it would be the SouthernCrappie 143T. Sensitive tip for rigging, plenty of backbone for power trolling pushing jigs or cranks and can pull cranks or long line. And they are probably toughest rod out there. I’m not a real fan of 16+ rods. Really hard to handle and land fish by yourself. And I don’t believe all the hype about having to have super long rods to catch crappie. Yes maybe in one or two instances in special situations they could help but day in day out 14 has always gotten it done for me
the sixteens will pull cranksfine. I usually go 2 sixteens, 2 fourteen, 2 twelves and sometimes add 2 eights, all out the back and all PST’s. Been using the same poles for 3 years with no problems.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chilly
Spider rigging I run 14' ozarks, They have been great for me and i really like them! I also own a set of bnm capps and coleman 14' rods. They are very sensitive and light but a little to whippy for my liking, but are great when the bite is super light. I have a couple 143t southern crappie rods that i now pull cranks with but they were good for spider rigging to just a little on the heavy side.
14 ft PST for me. Great for spider rigging, power trolling and pulling cranks. Also use 12' PST, 8' PST and 4'10" BnM for pulling cranks all out of the back. I agree with Cray that probably on some days the longer poles are better but I catch plenty of crappie consistently with my 14' poles. I have more trouble than I want landing fish with the 14' poles spider rigging shallow when I'm by myself.
I did not mention that I’m fishing out of a 1987 373V 17’ boat. Rod length and storage is a real issue on this rig. I’m thinking Millennium rod holder as well.
I will check out the southern crappie 143t. Any big box carry these? so I can check them out before I buy.
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No, you buy directly from owner and great guy. Ed Dukes. Maybe someone close to you has some you could look at.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chilly
https://southerncrappierods.com/
I fish a 6 ,10 , 14 , 18 on each side when pulling cranks , and long lining. My 18 footers catch more fish than my shorter rods every time . Hype .. I think not . Now I spiderrig with 16 ft BGJP , and have donated my 14 footers to charity. Long rods aren’t for everyone , but they catch more fish . I frankly don’t understand what your boat length has to do with anything about rod length ? Who cares if they hang out the back ? Bungie tips together and roll on .
Folks, let's keep it civil
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