trolling rods and reels
ski glider
Posted 1/15/2011 11:32 PM (#475709)
Subject: trolling rods and reels




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Just looking to troll some large spinnerbaits in the 12 oz range close to the boat was wondering what every one else is using>thanks















Guest
Posted 1/17/2011 9:10 PM (#476115 - in reply to #475709)
Subject: RE: trolling rods and reels


Custom X trolling rod!
topdabadawg
Posted 1/26/2011 10:14 AM (#477820 - in reply to #475709)
Subject: RE: trolling rods and reels




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I am currently using Ugly Stick 6'6" heavy action with Okuma saltwater levelwind reels.
Mojo1269
Posted 1/26/2011 10:46 AM (#477827 - in reply to #475709)
Subject: Re: trolling rods and reels





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9ft Thorne Borthers custom Trolling rod. Its actually very reasonable for a custom. Its a glass blank so its got give for strikes but plenty of backbone to land big fish. I think a stock custom version is around $225.00. I paid under $300.00 for mine and I upped the guides and had a full well's foregrip added. It can be cut down too if you want a shorter blank. If you want something cheap and effective Ugly Sticks actually make a decent trolling rod for the price.
CU301DSV
Posted 1/26/2011 11:45 AM (#477859 - in reply to #475709)
Subject: Re: trolling rods and reels





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Location: Canada
I have a pair of Okuma EVX Musky series 8' trolling rods that I have had no problems with over the last couple of years. These rods have a different taper and action than the 8' casting model offered. Also it is my understanding that the trolling rod they offer is glass or a combination of glass graphite which the other casting rods in the line are not, they're graphite only. Love my Okuma Convector 30's for a good line counter that won't break the bank.