Frank J.
03-21-2001, 06:26 PM
Witch Rod is better and recommand rods for trolling? Bait Caster or Spinning? What model?
If you are looking for a trolling rod - there are many different models of a G Loomis or St. Croix -that will fit the bill.
However, the cost of any of these rods will be in the 125-600 range.
For trolling, sensitivity, and or lightness is not a big deal.
Save your money and get a "generic" trolling rod.
Many very fine trolling rods out there that will fit the bill for under $100- and many under $50.
check out both cabellas and bass pro - for trolling rods. Each catalog list both trolling rods, and also have special "combo deals' for both rod and reel.
Most of the avid trollers use a bait caster - no need for flipping switches or any thing fancy. You are only going to let out line and reel it in. It is good to have a decent drag on the reel however.
If you are going to use rod holders - lots of folks prefer to have rods with foam handles as opposed to using cork handles. Foam stands up to the rigors of rod holders better than cork. However, if you are going to be hand holding your trolling rod, then go with a cork handle. More comfortable in the long run.
Bass pro - has on their "walleye" section - some nice rods that work particularly well for walleye trolling crank baits as well as a listing for a planer board rod, if you choose to run planer board while trolling.
You can use any of the fine rods by G Loomis - basically in the 6-10 foot range - in the medium catagory - with a reasonably fast tip. G Loomis has a gl2 model rod that is 7' 10" that was specifically designed for running crankbaits. Great rod - but it does cost about $125.
St. Croix also has a similar rods for about the same price.
Save some money however, and go with the less expensive rods and I suspect that you will be very happy.
Many folks like to use the telescoping 8'6" rods in the medium action fast tip - by Bass pro. They are nice because they collapse down to under 7 feet for storage.
Take care
REW