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Musky_Mo16

Posted 1/12/2017 7:56 PM (#845874)
Subject: Shimano TDR questions

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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!!!

I've also got some questions about a new reel for my casting setup and I will link that here if you have any input:
http://muskie.outdoorsfirst.com/board/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=11...

Edited by Musky_Mo16 1/12/2017 8:11 PM

allegheny river kid

Posted 1/12/2017 8:13 PM (#845877 - in reply to #845874)
Subject: Re: Shimano TDR questions

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Location: Sw Pennsylvania

Id suggest the 8'H. I run perchbaits and plows over 5mph on them.

Musky_Mo16

Posted 1/12/2017 9:25 PM (#845890 - in reply to #845874)
Subject: Re: Shimano TDR questions

Posts: 735

Location: Apparently where the Muskie aren't

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!

Randy

Posted 1/13/2017 10:26 AM (#845956 - in reply to #845890)
Subject: Re: Shimano TDR questions

Posts: 243

Location: South Central Wisconsin

I ran the Quantum Controllers for a few years. Fleet Farm has them for $50. Great reels for the money. I didn't have any issues with them.

jrjr23

Posted 1/15/2017 6:18 AM (#846218 - in reply to #845874)
Subject: Re: Shimano TDR questions

Posts: 26

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.

Masqui-ninja

Posted 1/15/2017 9:55 AM (#846240 - in reply to #845874)
Subject: Re: Shimano TDR questions

Posts: 1249

Location: Walker, MN

+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.

Lunker Larry

Posted 1/16/2017 8:07 AM (#846332 - in reply to #846240)
Subject: Re: Shimano TDR questions

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Best reel for the money in my opinion is the Okuma CV30DLC. It will last you a lifetime

danlaboucane

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.

do you mean handle wrap ? the foam don't last ?

Masqui-ninja

Posted 1/16/2017 8:56 AM (#846343 - in reply to #846339)
Subject: Re: Shimano TDR questions

Posts: 1249

Location: Walker, MN

I just use heat shrink tubing like an electrician might use. It's about a buck a foot I think. The foam is a bit cheap on these.

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danlaboucane

Posted 1/16/2017 1:26 PM (#846378 - in reply to #845874)
Subject: Re: Shimano TDR questions

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ok thanks,i will.

4amuskie

Posted 1/17/2017 7:05 AM (#846439 - in reply to #845874)
Subject: RE: Shimano TDR questions

The "musky boys" have a you tube video on this topic. You should watch it.

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