Pole and Reel for pulling crankbaits

[Hanr3]

I want to expand my crappie fishing techniques, and this year I want to troll with crankbaits. Im looking for information on what type, brand of reels and rods you all prefer?

[clfarms1]

okumas reels http://northwoodsoutlet.net/store/in...173_177&page=2 is the place to buy them, unless your fishing shelbyville or a corp lake someplace else you can only fish 2 poles, 3 at the ville. I thnk about any length will work if pulling straight out the back, if pulling off the side you will need different lenght rods to keep the from tangling

[Darrell25]

The B&m pro staff rods are good for crankbaits.

[clfarms1]

i just got 2 bnm duck commnder 12 ft for 33 dollars and 2 12 ft gander mountain guide series for 27 dollars

[Cray]

If your pulling out the back any good spinning outfit you have would probably get you started. Then if it works and you like it get some of those line counters and some rods to go with them.

[bfish]

I like the walleye trolling rods, Diawa Wilderness, Shimano TDR, etc. For reels Okuma or cabelas linecounters.

[Hanr3]

Thanks Ill check them out.
Ill be getting at least two pole/reel set up this year.
Record snow has given me a little coin to spend on fishing gear.
Also looking at a new Humminbird 899 HD SI unit, and Lakemaster Auto Chart Pro

I checked them out. lots of option in the Okuma line. Any recommendations?

On the poles, any preference to the backbone? Fast action, medium, etc?

[jaxsprat]

i just got 2 bnm duck commnder 12 ft for 33 dollars and 2 12 ft gander mountain guide series for 27 dollars

What model #'s are the gander mountain poles,got one of those stores near me but usually they are allways low in stock but still I will look. Also how are those Duck rods?I guess??? I would like a fairly soft tip so as not to rip hook out of mouth.

[clfarms1]

What model #'s are the gander mountain poles,got one of those stores near me but usually they are allways low in stock but still I will look. Also how are those Duck rods?I guess??? I would like a fairly soft tip so as not to rip hook out of mouth.

it was their sale this weekend gm are 25% off bnm are 20 % off then had a 10% off cupon and there is a 10 per rod rebate from gm and they gave it to me at the store but it is a mail in so I am going to get it twice. the gm are the guide series I think and as far as the duck rods they have some backbone but the tip is kind of soft it seems like

[clfarms1]

[QUOTE=Hanr3;2603913]Thanks Ill check them out.
Ill be getting at least two pole/reel set up this year.
Record snow has given me a little coin to spend on fishing gear.
Also looking at a new Humminbird 899 HD SI unit, and Lakemaster Auto Chart Pro

I checked them out. lots of option in the Okuma line. Any recommendations?

if you go to northwoods its the 26.99 either the 15 or 20 series.Cabelas has them with their name on them and that next series up is only 39 on sale there. I think you want a fairly stiff rod for cranking but pm wilbur and ask him. are you going to do any spider rigging with any of these poles?