Why long rods when pulling cranks?

[Northforker]

Good morning, I appreciate the info! The more I look I make take the existing back bar off and get the Driftmaster t-5300 long lining system. Then run 2 16’, 2 12’, 2 8’, and lastly 2 6’ straight out the back for cranks.

That's what I do, 4' of separation for each crank on each side. 16, 12, 8 and 6' straight back

["G"]

Everything you ever wanted to know about pulling cranks https://www.crappie.com/crappie/miss...-cranks-101-a/

[jackie53]

Welcome to the site thanks for sharing. lots of info.Like the boat and the new 115 merc 4 stroke!!

["G"]

Yep...great looking boat

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[Dutch552]

I run 16’, 12’, and 8’’ BnM PSTs off the side just in front of my console, then push with 2 6’’ Ugly Stik medium action trigger rods. I will run with 2’ of separation when longlining jigs, but keep it at 4’ when pulling jigs.

[TennHaynes]

Sweet boat.

[Nate926]

I really appreciate it guys! Looking forward to getting her rigged up the way I want it and getting out on the water. Already ordered millennium rod holders for up front, the side kick chairs and seats. Going to get the Driftmaster t-5300 in the back. Plan to spider rig in the cold weather and pull cranks in the warm weather. Up front I’m gonna run 8 Southern crappie 14’ rods when spider rigging, and 2 16’, 2 12’, 2 8’ and 2 6’ b’n’m pst trolling rods when cranking

[Chevync20]

I notice he is not on the forum, or active any more, but does anyone know what rod rack that is in the rear of the first picture? I have the same Lowe 2070 and would love to have that rack for Catfishing

[Hitek]

I notice he is not on the forum, or active any more, but does anyone know what rod rack that is in the rear of the first picture? I have the same Lowe 2070 and would love to have that rack for Catfishing

The rod holders are Monster Rod Holders, not sure if they provide the trolling bar or not but it is a starting point.