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| How many people use their good casting rods for trolling? I am reluctant to use a good Loomis or St Croix as a down rod or wash rod.(especially as a down rod when running 8-12 oz of weight 5' in front of the lure). I have been using Ugly Stick Tigers for trolling. What do you folks use for trolling rods? | |
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| I use a Buck Perry spoonplugging rod for the wash. It's solid fiberglass and only five feet long. However, it's very tough and shows the vibrations of a lure very well. I was using Ugly Stix for the other rods, but wanted a longer rod of seven feet and couldn't find any. So I replaced them with Falcons. I had a (spare) couple of 7' Falcon extra-hvy rods and have used them for two years. They are great rods and are made of graphite. They do show the vibration very well. However, I believe fiberglass rod is a better choice because they are stronger and will not shatter as easily. I just got a St. Croix fiberglass rod. They are light and really tough. They are in the same price range as the lower end St. Croix graphite rods. The newer fiberglass is tougher and a lot lighter due to the thinner walls of the blanks.
I looked into Shakespeare Tidwater rods. I think they are a good rod (although somewhat heavier) if you want to save money.
If I'm cramped for space (I fish with a buddy in a very small boat at times), I will bring my St. Croix graphite rods for trolling and casting. If I break a rod, too bad - I'll go buy another one, only better!! Wonder how the bride would feel about that? [:bigsmile:] | |
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| I'm no pro so maybe what I do is not the right thing, but I try not to overspend trolling. If your not holding the rod, why does it have to be light? I use a south bend 8' catfish special fiberglass rod. Along with a penn 209 it is a brick, but that doesn't matter to me. The rod cost $25 and it is extremely strong. I think your ugly sticks should do you well personally. Another thing, with cork handles they can get ripped up coming in and out of rod holders. | |
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Trolling rods vs casting rods