I'm looking to get some new trolling rods and don't want to break the bank. I've read a lot of good things about the TDR's but my question is what length and power should I get I was looking at either the 8'6" MH/9'MH or the 8'H. The biggest/hardest pulling baits I will run are going to be legend perchbaits. I'm not going to run them at 6mph but a steady speed of 3.5-4.5 is about what I run most of my baits at. Thanks!!!
Posted 1/12/2017 9:25 PM (#845890 - in reply to #845874) Subject: Re: Shimano TDR questions
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Thank you for your feedback. I will defiantly go with the 8'H then. On a side note have you heard anything about the cabelas trolling reels I know they only run about $40 but like I said I'm trying to save money since I troll very little. Feel free recommend other low priced trolling reels too!
Posted 1/15/2017 6:18 AM (#846218 - in reply to #845874) Subject: Re: Shimano TDR questions
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We used the Cabelas Linecounters trolling for kings on Lake Michigan and they didn't hold up well. Last year I found Daiwa Accudepth linecounters at Frank's Great Outdoors in Linwood, MI for $54 each. I bought 10 since. They were great for trolling on Green bay.
Posted 1/15/2017 9:55 AM (#846240 - in reply to #845874) Subject: Re: Shimano TDR questions
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+2 on the TDR 8' heavies, they work well for everything from super shad raps to 12" headlocks. Heat shrink the foam handles and they will hold up well for a lot of trolling.
Posted 1/16/2017 8:22 AM (#846339 - in reply to #846240) Subject: Re: Shimano TDR questions
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Masqui-ninja - 1/15/2017 9:55 AM
+2 on the TDR 8' heavies, they work well for everything from super shad raps to 12" headlocks. Heat shrink the foam handles and they will hold up well for a lot of trolling.
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