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| Hi. I've always been on water where trolling was not allowed, and I'm broadening my waters this coming year to include trolling. I've had guys say to use 9+ foot rods with softer tips and Big Game line, and others that just troll with their casting gear and 80# Power Pro. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks. |
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| I like trolling with 8' and 10' rods designed for Dipsey Divers spooled with 80 or 100lb. Stealth and a 4' 100lb. Vanish leader. I find the Dipsey Diver action is just about perfect for big crank baits. |
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Location: Otsego, MN | I like the longer rods so you can get your bait out from the boat, it makes turns easier so you don't cut off your line. The big soft tips can handle the baits and the abuse from the strike. You can get some real expensive rods or you can get a rod that will do the job for $40. |
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| Search the forum here. There have been many posts on this subject, and lots of great info. Even Tuffdaddy had something useful to offer. hehehe |
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| Salmon rods, lined with 30# fireline on diawa accudepth reels. Works just fine. |
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| Hey Guys,
I was at the local Gander Mountain store and they were having a sale on some
trolling rods. I looked at the ones from Diawa that were like 9 ft long with a Diawa
line counter reel. I looked that the Guide series trolling combo that was 8ft long.
I was just curious if any of you have used the Guide series trolling combos. |
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| Much of the rod, reel, and line issues are a personal choice...I find the longer rods are preferable, they work well to keep the line out of the prop (I troll with my tips in the water for everything except planer boards...then I have them up to keep the line out of the water.)
While a lot of anglers use mono or fluorocarbon, I prefer Spiderwire Stealth in either the 65 or 80 pound test...
And the rod holders to me are key to your trolling success...the best I've found are the FOLBE Advantage. They're a glass-filled nylon, built for fishing for King Salmon on the west coast, they don't get brittle like other non-metallic holders do, and will take the stress of a musky quite well. They're very adjustable, strong and secure, but the best part is they lock into the base, so they won't vibrate out like Sc****'s or At****'s. And they're available at Rollie & Helen's.
Al Nutty
Kinkaid Lake Guide Service
Been Nutty all my life, the insanity is a recent affliction!!! |
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Location: Columbus, Georgia | I recently purchased two 5'6" rods and Shimano Tekota 600 line counter reels from the Lake St. Clair Musky Shop. I'll be using these as down rods in the corners.
My understanding is that for planer board or straight-line positions, the longer rods are indicated. Shop owner Mike Zainea was very generous with his time explaining the different types of trolling set ups that he uses. As many know -- Lake St. Clair is one of the of the Musky trolling capitals,and Mike really knows his stuff. The shop also sells crankbaits that are proven Musky magnets: Wileys, Nils Master, Lokes, etc.
I was somewhat taken aback when Mike suggested these short down rods, yet he explained to me that he has pulled in many a big girl on this specific setup (rod & reel). He spooled the reels with 50lb test mono as well. I have braid on my two previous trolling set ups.
The weather down in KY has been pretty cold the past few weeks, but now the temps are reaching their normal levels for this time of year (around 50 degree highs).
I'll be trolling with these new outfits this weekend.
I suggest contacting Mike. He's really a trolling expert.
Craig
Mike Zainea
LSC Muskie Shop
St. Clair Shores, MI 48080
Phone: 586-747-3884
Email: [email protected]
Edited by cjrich 2/20/2007 7:44 PM
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| If you go with salmon rods make sure that you don't get downrigger rods as they are designed to have basically no backbone and with heavy pulling baits will be doubled over with just the bait. |
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| I use Gander Dipsey rods for my boat and board rods. 8'6" up to 10'6". For my down rods, I've been using a 6' Ugly Stick. I love it when a ski smacks a bait right next to the kicker! |
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