Trolling Rods for "Pushing" crankbaits?

[TnFisher]

Anyone willing to make a recommendation for trolling rods to be using in pushing crank baits from the front of the boat? Do I need the 16 ft or longer rods that I've read about? Is it necessary to have long rods for pushing cranks successfully?

Thanks,

Tnfisher

[wilbur]

I use 14ft. BnM trolling rods.

[Dutch552]

BnM PST trolling rods. I like the 12 footers.

[filletfetish]

For cheaper yet, I've been happy with the BNM West Points.

[RetiredRR]

I use the 12' BnM jiggin' pole cause the fish I fish for, don't know the difference.
Ain't broke nuthin' yet. My 2 cents.

[hawgdog]

x2

BnM PST trolling rods. I like the 12 footers.

[RCC]

I use the 12' BnM jiggin' pole cause the fish I fish for, don't know the difference.
Ain't broke nuthin' yet. My 2 cents.

The BJGPs are some tough poles. I've got a set of PST's and a set of BGJPs and I like the jig poles better, but I don't push anything larger than a 1.5 ounce.

[Cray]

bnm pst trolling rods. I like the 12 footers.

x2

[TnFisher]

Thanks to each who responded to my questions. I really want to get set up to push some cranks, but was concerned about buying long rods that might turn out to not have enough backbone to support the 2 - 3 oz. weights that are needed to keep the cranks under the boat. Again, thanks for the help.

Tnfisher

[Dutch552]

I am pushing with 3oz of weight and not having a problem with the PST's. I was hesitant at first to try it on such a rod but they work just fine in reality thanks to some other members on the board.