Walleye rod??

[tmvikings]

I am looking for the perfect walleye rod. When I fish for walleye I am more than likely trolling with a Snell- or casting a Rapala. Looking at a med -fast action rod and if any of you have a preference please fell free to commit. I just never seem to find the right balance on the rods I currently use. I love the spinning reels I have just not the rods from the handle on up. Seems when I find one that you can feel the hits on good, I don’t like the handle or it’s to flexible, so if you would be so kind to give recommendations please do so….Thanks

[JohnMickish]

Whats the budget and are you limited to one rod or can you do two? A 7'-7'6" ML with a fast or extra fast tip is a great lindy rod and for cranks pick a crankbait rod from your favorite rod manufacturer or rod maker. If you are particular about the handle you will probably be better off talking to one of the rodbuilders and having one built to what you need. Don't cringe, it's not as expensive as you think to have made for you.

[Down Deep]

 Originally Posted By: tmvikings

I am looking for the perfect walleye rod.

For perfection you need a custom made rod. Rod builders will have some samples to put in your hand. All you need to do is tell them what you want. My best custom rods are a Sage 7' med light fast that I use for jigging and a G Loomis 7'3" medium fast I use for chucking cranks. I also have a off the shelf 10' St. Croix Avid medium fast I use for dragging lindy and spinner rigs.

[PerchJerker]

You could try this in the walleye forum, there's lots of good info there.

Here's thread from there with some great info, and links to a couple other threads as well.

Walleye Jigging Rod

[rodmaker]

How big of Raps are you casting ? The G. Loomis HSR 9000 is an awesome rigging/Slip bobber rig for Mille lacs. It' s 7'6".

They have some other 7 footers that would work as well. Get back to me on this post. I can recommend more.

[Team Otter]

Here is some more great information on rod selection:

The Perfect Walleye Rod?

[slipperybob]

Balance is very subjective from person to person as well as the entire rod, reel, line combo and the type of presentation. In terms of simple equal weight balance at reel seat/handle 6' rods and drop shot rods are better equiped for that.

Examples:

Trolling; a M 7' Ugly Stick

Casting; a L 6' St. Croix Premier

If I had to pick only one rod, on the high end I think a St Croix LT ML 7' would perform both function of trolling and casting ; lindy rig and crank.

[Muddog]

The perfect Walleye rod is 3-4 rods. It's kind of like asking; what is the best Golf club to use?

For Trolling spinners (which I haven't done in years) I would use a 7' ML fast action rod. I like the 7' rod to keep the line away from the boat (you know S-turns and stuff). Fill your reel with 8lb fireline and you have a great setup for trolling crankbait too. I have a few Gander Ultimate rod. ML spinning, ML casting and a M casting. For the money there tough to beat. I don't work in the fishing industry so I'm not trying to sell you a thing.

If your going to use plainer boards you'll need a longer rod. Snap-weights and bottom bouncers you'll need a stiffer rod, but then as I said; bottom bouncers aren't my thing.

Jigging, I like a short ML fast action rod. 6' or less. I don't like having to hold a heavy rod tip up. The center of balance should be as close to the reel as possible.

That's three rods and I haven't said a thing about throwing crankbaits (The 7' ML will work here).