trolling rods.

[stifler51]

i know this topic has come up before but.... i couldnt find it in a search.

Im looking to put a few new rods in the boat for trolling cranks (shad raps, hornets, tail dancers, etc) What action, length, etc do u use/suggest? any rods out there that wont break the bank that are worth picking up 2 of?

Thanks

[mooneyes]

seven foot or bigger. cabelas has a decent Diawa line counter reel and rod combo not very expesive. length also depends on if you use planer boards, no need for longer rods then

[moreyes]

Check out the Berkley Tactix trolling rods, very nice and price

[Chode2235]

I have a Loomis Walleye series trolling rod that I love for long line trolling. The tip on that thing is great for seeing and feeling if your bait is fouled. Great backbone too. A bit spendy, but worth the money if you ask me.

I also have a couple other trolling rods too that were much cheaper, they work too. If you are going to be doing any down rigging, boards, or even lead core there is no reason to spend lots of money on the rod.

Get a good line counter reel.

[Northlander]

If they are going to be in rod holders a lot get cheaper ones. I like the Gander MT telescoping series. I like them for easy rod storage.

If you are going to hold them more than go with something a big smaller and lighter. The Shimano toloras are nice but there are tons of good trolling rods.

[stifler51]

im looking mainly for hand holding rods, i have boards but those have tattle kits on so really any walmart rod can run that. any action you guys prefer like m mh etc with what tip?

[canman]

I just got one of the Scheels' 7'6" telescoping rods. Very good for the price. I want to ditch my cabelas depth master without ever using it. I hooked it up with a Diawa accudepth, so far I like it.

[midwesthunter]

I picked up a couple of Gander Mountain Advantage telescoping trolling rods for $30 apiece.

[Northlander]

Check out the Berkley Tactix trolling rods, very nice and price

X2 if thats the price range your looking for. Otherwise check out the Rapala XT series or the Shimano telora series.

[toddb]

I love the 2 Jason Mitchell (Elite Series #JMST80MF) trolling rods I have. Very responsive and still soft enough to use with fireline. Great rods and the shorter handle is nice as it frees up space inside the gunnels.

toddb