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| I have the opportunity to help design a new line of handmade in the USA trolling rod and would like some input. What is your favorite length, action, and handl. Factor in the application, storage, and application as well as any features the rod companies are missing. Thanks for your input. Dan Palmer NPAA#345 |
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Location: Chicago IL. | Hi Dan. I have five different trolling rods and sizes that I use for different situations. A good all around I guess would be 8'-6" that collaps down to 7'. ( to fit into rod lockers). Softer tip with a good backbone is a plus for useing superlines. Let me know if you want me to field test something for you.
Take care. |
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Location: Waukesha Wisconsin | I agree with John, a good multi-purpose rod would be 8'-6" and would collaps down to 7' or even 6 1/2'. I like soft tips with a good backbone. Long foam handles are a must so that the rod does not get beat up in rod holders. A bait keeper near the handle is important.
I think that Johnnie Candle and Scheels have a great idea with the shorty rod for those of us who troll leadcore without planer boards.
I think too many go with cheap reel seats that do not fit all reels well.
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| I like a two piece rod, 8' plus, medium action, with a slow to medium tip. the best guides, foam handle. Just like the one we're working on with Fig Rig.
I like to put my rods in storage, not the rod locker, hence the two piece rods. I have custom rod sleeves made, and they work great. |
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| Thanks for all your input. I will be meeting this week and bring ideas. Dan Palmer NPAA#345 |
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Location: Clio, Mi. | I prefer the 7' medium/heavy rods of the gander mountain series. I like 10 eyes and the 10" cork handle but the short cork andle could be longer for a better gripping area. What a trolling rod needs is the hook loop as close to the handle to secure long leads of a crawler harness. |
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| I agree with the telescoping 8' 6". It is important that the collapse down to 7'. There are many rod lockers that will not accept longer rods. I like a minimum of 10 eyes (includes tip) on mine too. |
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Location: Clio, Mi. | I also forgot to include eyes that will last up to braided line is needed. Eyes on rods now seem to have too weak of a metal on the bases that attach to the rod blanks. Seems a lot of brands the eyes are too flimsy and bend down and move. |
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| Oh yeah, how about a rod tip eye that the line won't inadvertently 'wrap' on!! |
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| If you are talking about trolling for walleyes with planer boards, then make mine 7 1/2', one piece, foam handles, medium action, FIBERGLASS, and don't forget a hook keeper! |
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| The eyes on the guides should be stainless not ceramic with the super lines and leadcore being used today. |
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