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| Hi Guys,
I have some spare money and will by buying a new Shimano Tekota and I was wondering if you have any suggestion for a good trolling rod to go with that. I like to troll with some # 10 cowgirls, depth raider, Grandma 13'', at speed of 3,5 mph to 6 mph. Would any one have any suggestion on what type of rod should I be using, length, the type of action (moderate, fast) and the power (heavy, MH, XH)
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Location: On the Niagara River in Buffalo, NY | Out east a lot of trollers are using St. Croix Legend Tourney"Big Nasty" 9ft Rod and putting shrink tube over full cork handle.I use St. Croix Premier Salt Ocean Standup Rods, just about break proof! |
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Posts: 36
| Hi, I just have a question regarding the break proof rod. I've read in some article that your rod will actually do a bit of the work for the hook set, but you still have too set the hook when you pick up your rod. Therefore, if your rod is too stiff, would that compromise the hook set while trolling. Or maybe i've just misinteprated what you meant. |
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Location: ON | In my opinion the boat sets the hook pretty much all the time. You just need to get the rod out of the holder and tighten up on the fish. No upward hook setting motion, just crank down and apply a moderate amount of pressure.
I leave the boat in gear until the rod is in my hand and I can feel the fish, then put it in neutral.
Something needs to give, and or stretch when you troll. If you use a zero stretch braid, you need to either run a looser drag or have a rod with more fiberglass in it to take the shock off a bit when a fish strikes. Or both!
Both has worked great for me. Medium drag easily pulled by hand and cheapo TDR rods, fish on!
Lots of guys here use the St Croix 8' Premier Trolling Rods. If you want something to last a lifetime and you plan to troll a lot, look into a custom rod from one of the many out there. Thorne Bros, Custom X, Migizi, etc...
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| I like my 30$ tdr's and I bought a pair of TI trolling rods for my larger lures. |
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| I also have the 8' heavy tdr's. Work great for the price! |
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Location: Palm Coast, FL | Migizi E-glass rods are unmatched and built for trolling! All our trolling rods have Kevlar built into the butt section of the rod for extra support, lifting and hooksetting power. No other rod on the market has this. The shrink wrap won't come loose after repeated seasons of use. The solid stainless steel guides are bulletproof and won't fail on you. On the 7'6" and 8' models, the reel seat is made out of a double nickel plated brass with double locking nuts. This keeps the reel in place all the time and won't let it come loose after vibrating all day trolling. I will be at most of the muskie shows this season with show specials on all rod models. Made right here in the USA and a supporter, contributor and advertiser of Muskie First. Give me a call also if you have any questions 574-551-0214.
You can find all our trolling rods here:
http://migizifishingrods.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=...
Go to the home page and check out the video of the 7'6" E-glass rod catch a 350# goliath grouper! |
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Location: Toronto, Ontario | Premier Glass trolling rods will pull any bait you have and are great for fighting a fish and keeping the hooks pinned. |
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Location: On the Niagara River in Buffalo, NY | St.Croix has come out with an 8ft Hvy e-glass rod in the Premier series for 2014. |
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Location: Minnesota | how much do you want to spend ? I use Thorne Bros custom trolling rods 9 footers. paid 180 I know there are cheaper rods but I like nice rods they can build it the way you want it |
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Location: Smith Creek | Don't Wright McGill and Lamiglas use Kevlar in their blanks? |
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| If you want a great deal on top of the line trolling rod go to my FaceBook page Custom X Lures and Rods. I have a few of my personal rods for sale from this past season. Only used a handful of times. Call me if you have questions.
Chuck DiVito
Custom X Lures and Rods
630-991-7012 |
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| Custom X- Hands Down. I have pulled Chucks 16" and 21" baits with ease.... |
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Location: Gilberts IL/Rhinelander WI | Flambeauski - 11/22/2013 4:42 PM
Don't Wright McGill and Lamiglas use Kevlar in their blanks?
Lamiglas does, the other one I have not heard of. |
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Posts: 36
| Thanks guys for all the reply and imput!! I would be ready to spend 200$ for a rod, because I like nice rods too!! lol
Chuck I will go and have a look at your Custom X facebook page.
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