Telescoping rod for trolling crankbaits

[1fishmike]

Is there a good one for this purpose out there? Hate to have 12' or 14' poles sticking out the back of the boat.

[ScottV]

When pulling crankbaits out of the back of the boat, a 6 to 9 ft pole is long enough. Just tilt them upwards about 45 degrees to keep them from pulling out of the holders. The B&M Pro Staff Trolling Rod in 8 ft would be a good choice.
B & M Rods

[yankee doodler]

Up here in the north, where the waters tend to be clearer, longer poles are a must when pushing baits off the front and sides. When I long line out the back though, I agree w/ Scotty that shorter poles work great especially w/ crank baits. JMHO.

[1fishmike]

Sorry, I wasn't very clear on this. I want to pull from the sides. Two off each side when I fish by myself and 3 when I have a partner with one or two out the back. Started pulling this year
(one rod on each side)and had good success. I would like to get more baits in the water and be more efficient. My boat is a Ranger Cherokee with a windshield, not much room to lay them down or stand them up, like I see some do.

[rnvinc]

Most telescoping I've see are too flimsy at the tip...

You might remove the first flimsy tip section and affix a new tip eye on the next bigger section...this will also make yor rod a little shorter which micht cure your problem of the poles sticking out the back of the boat when traveling...

[creekslick]

I would think they would be too limber to troll cranks with. Most folks use BnM Pro Trollers but when you go with really long rods (16'+) the BnMs are to limber for me so I use Wally Marshall Tightline Specials. Caught a 10lb cat @ Geranda Lake a couple of weeks ago trolling cranks 2 mph and landed it without slowing down.

[badbrad]

You can always buy the telescoping rods and cut a foot off of the tip. I've done this to a couple that I push from the front with a 5oz sinker.

[slabs101]

I have used 12ft uncle bucks with no problems

[creekslick]

I would think they would be too limber to troll cranks with. Most folks use BnM Pro Trollers but when you go with really long rods (16'+) the BnMs are to limber for me so I use Wally Marshall Tightline Specials. Caught a 10lb cat @ Geranda Lake a couple of weeks ago trolling cranks 2 mph and landed it without slowing down.

Can't edit but the cat was caught on an 18' rod.

[slabs101]

I have used 12ft uncle bucks with no problems

I have extra rods if your interested
I will sell you 4 like new
12ft uncle bucks for $40