I use BnM. PSTs......a 14 and a 10 straight out each side at the back and two 8 footers straight out the back......that way I have at least four ft. of sepaation between them.
For you guys that are setup to pull cranks off the back of the boat using rods of the same length...
Stiffer rod tip ...or softer rod tip..??
Why...??
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I use BnM. PSTs......a 14 and a 10 straight out each side at the back and two 8 footers straight out the back......that way I have at least four ft. of sepaation between them.
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I use glass rods for trolling with a medium fast tip. They tend to load somewhat slower which allows for a deeper hook set. Should mention that when trolling the rods are in holders and stay there til the bite.
Yodibuzz LIKED above post
I like a medium action 6' 6" rod for out the back, not a stiff fast action. I think they show what your crankbait is doing much better that a stiff, fast action pole. I use four 6 1/2' ugly stick casting out the back and 12' BnM PST out both sides. The ugly sticks have nice long cork handles for the rod holders and are guaranteed against breakage (extra guarantee from BPS).
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Last edited by "G"; 02-13-2014 at 11:25 AM.
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The chart is figured using 10 lb. mono and speed 1.6 to 1.8 mph
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get the right rods,,and you can watch and study your rod tips vibrating as the crank bait wobbles. Easy to see the hit even with the rod having little movement especially if you get a dink hitting the crankbait.
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Walleye trolling rods work perfect for out the back. Diawa Wilderness, Shimano TDR, Cabelas depthhunter, Okuma Pro Classics, etc. They usually run $20-40. Length doesn't matter as much since you're going out the back. I like 8-9 ft for ease in clearing the motor/transom.
You don't want stiff, but too flexible and it makes it tough bring them in. I nice moderate action works for me.