"Walleye Angler Trolling Rod"

[FlyBoy]

Anyone know anything about these:
http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catalog.TextId?hvarTextId=44511&hvarTarget=search&cmCat=SearchResults

I want the Sealine reel - but it doesn't say much about the rod.

My biggest question is regarding the "retractable butt design" - what is it and how does it work? I need the rod to break down to less than 8' to fit in the rod locker.

Anyone own this combo? Likes, dislikes?

Thanks in advance,

-John

[Ristorapper]

I own several of the combos in 8'6" design. I think they are a very good trolling combo. The 8'6" rod collapses in on itself by pulling the top section into the "butt" section of the rod. It collapses down to about 7'2" if i remember correctly. I would highly recommend this rod/reel combo for trolling.

[Eric Schuelke]

That is the exact same setup I use, get 8ft6in rod. They are awesome rods. And I have never had one problem with Daiwas, any of them.

[Sunshine]

You'll be happy with that setup. Been using it for years.
:rockit:

[eyedoktr]

As everyone else has said, they are a great rod/reel comboo. I have been using them for a couple of years now and have had absolutely no complaints.

[MoWalleyeguy]

For a fairly cheap priced trolling rod combo you cant go wrong. I have 4 of them and have yet to have a problem with them. Probably the most reliable setups I have. Ive caught everything with them... bass, stripers, catfish, crappie, pike, etc and of course walleyes. Fish up to 20 pounds are not a problem with this rig. I use either fireline or stren braid on them.

[REELMAN]

the sealine daiwa's and the walleye angler rods are as good of trolling outfit out there in my opinion.

[Hogslammer]

I agree with the others. Very good equipment in my opinion. I would appreciate it if someone sees the rods on sale again, to let the board know, as I could use another couple. :)

[FlyBoy]

Well it looks like everyone likes them.... The 1st line counters I bought were cheap Okumas - and they served the purpose. But it is time to upgrade.

Which reel do you guys recommend for 4 or 5 colors of lead? 17, 27, or 47? I prefer to keep the reel as small as possible, I don't like the feel of a huge reel. Hopefully the 27 can handle the job.

Thanks in advance,

-John

[Ristorapper]

I was able to squeeze a full core (barely) on the 47 so the 27 should serve your needs with 4-5 colors.

I see they now make a 57 also??

[bentrod]

I have 2 SL47s and 2 cheaper Daiwa 47s, the SL47s feel and look smaller than the cheaper reels, in fact the Sea Line 47s don't seem much bigger than my Okuma 15s which are the same size as the Daiwa 17. So, with the SL47 less than 1 ounce heavier than the SL27, I would go with the SL47.
I fish Lake Michigan for salmon and the inland lakes for everything else. And, for my trolling needs: downrigger, plainner board, flat line, lead core and Dipsy Diver I feel the SL47 is the size to use. In fact. I use all of these trolling presentations at one time on the big lake for salmon and steelhead.

bentrod

[RickyP]

There is nothing wrong with the quality of these combos, it just depands on the application. I used these rods when I used inlines and they were great, but for big board and dipsie presentations in Erie using power pro,they were much too stiff. I would think they would be great for lead core too.

[FlyBoy]

Thanks for all the info guys - I'll put it to good use.

-John

[S]

Great rod and reel combo. But get the lc-27 reels. We use them for everything including salmon and steelhead. If i had to do it again I would not get the W series(two paddle on the crank), I would stick with the original single paddle.

Joe

[Sunshine]

Hey Joe,

Got any of those handles laying around that you want to get rid of?