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| Looking forward for spring and the ice off the lakes, and wondering what is the Best rod and reel used for trolling...a bait casting reel? and how long of a rod do all you prefer? Thanks!  |
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Location: Waukesha Wisconsin | Wow,
A real fishing related thread. It seems like it's been awhile 
The standard reel for trolling is the Diawa Sealine line counter. Most people use the 27 series. Many people have tried cheaper reels at first and wish they had started with this reel right away.
You can learn from others mistakes by starting w/ this reel.
There are many different rods out there that work. I'd suggest the Bass Pro Trolling rod series. You can find them on sale every spring for $40. I like long rods, they are more forgiving. I would suggest an 8 to 8 1/2 foot rod.
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Location: upper michigan | ya what dennis said
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Location: Rockford MN | I also use the Sealine SG27lc reels, I perfer the Cabelas Depthmaster Trolling series rods! The model I use is the DM86T. The rod is 8'-6" and telescopes. These are the most durable Rods I have ever used. Tons of backbone and you can really put the wood to the fish with these rods!
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Location: Kaukauna WI | For 3 years I used the Sealine 27 reels now I have switch to the 17 I prefer them to 27 for weight and size you can still put a 900 ft of 10lb test Ande Mono on them. I primairy us 10lb test. Rods I use are both Wild River and Premier telescopic from St Croix.
When Shopping a rod I feel you should back up and decide on your reel first then take one with you and put it in reel seat and feel the balance and comfort you like. Length is good to think about and critical if you are in a smaller boat and don’t have rod holder set up to make variations applicable to fish straight off stern of boat or with Lead core.
If you have any questions and I can assist please email me.
Edited by irishwebs 1/11/2005 2:12 PM
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Location: Germantown and Land O Lakes, WI | Shimano Tekota and the St.Croix Pro Glass rods have worked well for me. There's still Pro Glass sticks available if you look hard enough, if not go with the Premier. |
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Location: Colgate, WI | In my opionion you need to put your dollars into a quality reel, you do not have to spend a ton of cash for a trolling rod.
I use the Diawa 27's, they have a great drag system, hold plenty of line and cost under $100,00. I have a few of the 47's that I use for lead core, I tried the 17's but did not like them much. They had a problem with the drag system but I am pretty sure they corrected it.
For a rod I use two differant makes. i have some 8'-8" and 9' Gander rods that are two piece. These are great rods that I use for lead core. I use the Bass Pro shop Telescoping rods in 7'-7" and 8'-8" for planner board fishing. I use the shorter rods on the inside boards and the longer ones on the outside. As Dennis mentioned these rods are pretty cheap and Bass Pro runs some great deals on them in the spring. They also run combo deals with the 27's for about $120.00.
I hope this helps. |
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Location: Lake Vermilion Tower,MN | The line counter reels I use are from Okuma. They are less expencive than Diawa
and for my hard earned money, they work just as well.
They have large line capasity and their drag system is very smooth. I team them up with four 8.5 ft Aurora Pro team rods and they have served me well for years.
If you are serious about your trolling a good set of line counters are a must have.
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| Ya what Dennis and Butch said, Go with the Sealines 10lb. XT although I prefer the 7.6' (I don't fish BIG water enough)
Good Luck
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Location: Germantown and Land O Lakes, WI | Hey Stinger....you ice fishing Eyes at all this winter?? |
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| thanks for the info. |
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Location: Port Washington, wisconsin | Hey guys, I like the idea of shorter rods on the inside boards. Are these being used by a lot of you? I'm using the Bass pro 8'6 retractables, which I love, but I can see the benefit of one being shorter. Always seems like the tips are in the way of each other. |
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Location: Waukesha Wisconsin | I like all rods to be identical so it is easier to read the rod tip of each. |
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Location: Fremont, Wisconsin | OK Dennis gotta ask. I have been trolling for over 20yrs. and with the inline boards, don't care who's they are, why in gods creation would you need to read the tips of the rods? |
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Location: Waukesha Wisconsin | There are times when weeds or small fish will load up the rod tip indicating the small fish or weed. I use tattle flags also but especially with small fish, If you're not watching that board the instant they hit the flag often pops back up.
Just one more indicator for understanding what is happening below. Having boards in line with each other is also important but we all know there are times when this is impossible.
Did I explain this okay? |
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Location: Fremont, Wisconsin | No disrespect intended but that sure is taking it out to the Nth degree. |
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Location: Waukesha Wisconsin | No disrespect felt! I do not take your comment with any ill feelings.
But taking it out to the Nth degree is my job.
If I'm guiding pulling a small weed around for an hour can mean less fish to my clients. My job is to put fish in the boat and maximize the time on the water
If I'm in a tournament pulling a small weed around for an hour could mean one less fish and it could cost me a paycheck. My job is to put fish in the boat and maximize my time on the water.
their time as much as possible. |
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Location: Colgate, WI | Bagz,
That is why I like the shorter rod on the inside. It eliminates the rods from getting in each others way. Get a couple of the Bass Pro's in 7'-7" and you will be a happy camper.
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Location: Colgate, WI | Gander Mt Guide - 1/12/2005 8:16 AM
Hey Stinger....you ice fishing Eyes at all this winter??
My schedule is really tight right now, I want to get out on the Pet. the end of January. I heard it has been slow around here for the eyes. When are you working next, I haven't seen you lately? |
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Location: Oshkosh,WI | HAve any of you guys tried the new Shimano Talora rods? I love these things. No way in heck you can break one and they all have a great action.
Something else to check out. Not only that they are fairly inexpensive.
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Location: Lincolnshire, IL | I know they are expensive but the Shimano Tekotas(I prefer the 600LC) are the cat's meow. The drag system is awesome..I have also used these reels for musky trolling and musky Sucker fishing...as far as rods..I like the telescoping Gary Roach Series Berkley Lightning rods in the 7'10" and the 8'6" models, I also have a couple Bass Pro 8'ers that I have no complaints about... |
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| If you haven't purchased trolling reels yet, the good news for me this year and possibly you is that Cabela's is coming out with the world's first left handed line counter reels. They will be available in February. I plan on ordering four of them. It appears that Okuma is the manufacturer because of the "Rulidium" drag. These new lefties are, fortunately, the up scale versions, not the cheapies. I prefer holding rods with my stronger arm. Been cranking my spinning reels with my left hand for years. Why not trolling reels or baitcasters? Well, someone was listening and I am elated. It is certainly worth considering. |
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| That is good news RH, I too have been waiting for LH linecounters for the same reason. I am also looking for some inexpensive LH baitcasters with flipping switch for my bottom bouncer rods?
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