Muskie Discussion Forums
| Moderators: Slamr | View previous thread :: View next thread |
| Jump to page : 1 Now viewing page 1 [30 messages per page] Muskie Fishing -> Lures,Tackle, and Equipment -> Trolling rods for row trolling |
Slumpbuster |
| ||
Posts: 119 | |||
| northern |
| ||
Posts: 75 | |||
| tinner |
| ||
| My 2 cents but, keep in mind * I do not limit myself to row trolling from mine - I cast weed lines half the time. * I suggest you get your boat first. Then think all things out with the visual, measure,think and measure some more from rod holder location, rod handle length etc. Test some rods you have now. * I rarely do the deep water, suspended thing with mine. I use them as original a hundred years ago- row trolling and casting the weed lines. Disclaimer - they certainly can be used for deep water, suspended as many in recent times, to include Mr. Tom G.  have shown. * My boat is, pinned oars, 14' 2" x 44" made by the Addirondack Guidebook Co. Vermont Fishing Dory version. Basically, the exact same dimension's, design for all intended purpose as a 14' Saint Lawrence River Skiff . I point this out because size will/can effect your rod length choice. Many skiffs/double enders are 16' some 18' even 20'. * I use two Shimano 7' Fast Taper, Medium Heavy Action, Rated 1/2 oz - 2oz comparably to most these days light Muskie Rods, similar to Bass Flip'in Sticks really. I believe they are the Soveirn series about $50 bucks each. I have high end rods as well (fly rods to $900). I would not put a high end rod in fixed seat rower - your just begging to break it and in fact I did just that with one. I am very pleased with the Shimano rods after I fixed the tip tops. They are durable, fun,sporting and I beat the heck out of them. They have enough tip that I can see the action row trolling a spinnerbait, cedar plug etc. I carry an extra large, 38" hoop, Ranger catch and release pen net. I fish alone 95%. If my rods were much longer than 7', say over 7 1/2' to 8' - I would have my hands even more full attempting to net a Muskie, solo,while a-drift - trying to bring a Muskie in with a longer rod - to net. Also, the longer they are the more they get in the way in already tight quarters. 8' would be my limit...... * Hint if your primarily going to row troll , plugs - I would start adding some cedar with metal lip plugs now Many of the modern, are designed for high speed, plugs with heavy thick lexon/plastic lips will have too much resistance for row trolling. They will limit your speed greatly and wear you out. Think cedar and metal for plugs along with spinnerbaits for on the weeds (watch the Colorado blades ! Pulling them will wear you out quick as well) * If I were only going to row troll plugs, keeping with the classic retro, plus durability I would look at glass rods * I hope you find it as adventurous, exciting, fulfilling and peaceful ......all in one as I do. A long day - you will know you have been out and sleep well that night The entire fight, even the take is So Much more enhance from a fixed seat rower Good Luck | |||
| Peter Stoltman |
| ||
| Jump to page : 1 Now viewing page 1 [30 messages per page] |
| Search this forum Printer friendly version E-mail a link to this thread |
