St. Croix Glass Trolling Rods
Mike Z
Posted 4/12/2011 9:52 AM (#97658)
Subject: St. Croix Glass Trolling Rods


I was wondering if anyone has tried the new St Croix Premier Trolling Glass Rods Yet? I have never handled them and am looking to get one but they only come in 8' Telescoping and have never owned a telescoping rod before so am a little nervous. The rod would be used for linecounter reels and used on alot of differnt presentations.
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Rod Holder
Posted 5/5/2011 10:39 AM (#98228 - in reply to #97658)
Subject: RE: St. Croix Glass Trolling Rods



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I have six of them. They are a bit pricey but wonderful rods. The six I have are my main trolling rods and have seen considerable use on Lake Erie and elsewhere. Moderate action... you can long line out the back of the boat without using a planer if you wish but handle planers quite well.

If you look at this picture you'll see my grandson reeling in a walleye and the rod is one of my Premier Glass Trolling rods.


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Esox Tracker
Posted 5/25/2011 7:29 PM (#98606 - in reply to #97658)
Subject: Re: St. Croix Glass Trolling Rods


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Rod Holder, what length do they telescope down to?
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Rod Holder
Posted 6/3/2011 8:52 AM (#98768 - in reply to #97658)
Subject: RE: St. Croix Glass Trolling Rods


I just noticed the question. I think they collapse down to 6' 5" but I'll take a measurement and then put a follow up post.
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Rod Holder
Posted 6/15/2011 3:46 PM (#99042 - in reply to #97658)
Subject: RE: St. Croix Glass Trolling Rods


I was thinking 6.5 feet and typed 6' 5". It reduces down to 6' 6" or 6.5 feet. I measured it.
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BBF
Posted 8/23/2011 2:49 AM (#100353 - in reply to #97658)
Subject: RE: St. Croix Glass Trolling Rods


I'd suggest a trolling rod in the $40-60 range. Mostly, your not going to need superior sensativity of a croix while trolling, expecially if your using boards. I'd save my money and buy 3-4 for the price of 1. Just my opinion. Cabelas and Diawa have some nice models for good price, and pretty good quality.
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budsbud66
Posted 8/23/2011 11:45 AM (#100361 - in reply to #100353)
Subject: Re: St. Croix Glass Trolling Rods



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Location: Manitowoc WI		i have 6 berkley 8'6 tactix wonderful rods and they telescope down at least 12 inchs.

cork handle. strong eyes. durable. Telescoping is the only way to go!
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KHedquist
Posted 8/23/2011 12:11 PM (#100362 - in reply to #100361)
Subject: Re: St. Croix Glass Trolling Rods



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This fall St Croix is coming out with whole series of rods in the Eyecon line up 5' all the way up to 12', priced right!

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iceman35
Posted 8/24/2011 5:58 AM (#100370 - in reply to #97658)
Subject: Re: St. Croix Glass Trolling Rods



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KH, that kid better be at football practice now...
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KHedquist
Posted 8/24/2011 6:00 AM (#100371 - in reply to #100370)
Subject: Re: St. Croix Glass Trolling Rods



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He is!!!
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