Thread: Pulling Cranks 101

What kind of rods do I need to pull with Steve?

Originally Posted by G-3 Fisherman

What kind of rods do I need to pull with Steve?

I'm guessing you are talking about cranks so I'm not an expert CB man but do pull some mainly when fishing alone in warmer weather. I run 2 rods off each side with 2 6' Ugly Sticks and 2 9' WM, 1 off each side with the short rods on the back holders. My holders are 2 off each side in the front. I use cheap level winds I got at Wal-mart and 10 lb yellow mono. Again I'm no expert at this, check with Jwhite. Just saw your other message so you are talking about pulling CB's, my WM's are the same ones you have. I think you need different lengths of rods to get separation between your lines, at least on mine as my holders are level with each other.
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G-3, I've never pulled before but I'm planning to use two 12' and two 10' Shakespeares to start out with. I have been using them up front for spider rigging but replacing them up front with two 12' and two 10' B&Ms. I just got my new rod holders installed & they look really good. (as in functional).

Thats what I am trying to find out Maj....can I use my jig poles and spidder rigging poles? Some folks tell me that I need stiffer poles with stronger tips to pull cranks so I am looking for some input here. I have used crankbaits before but I used one ounce sinkers and pushed them from the front of the boat.....the only time I have ever pulled any I just held a medium spinning rod in my hand. I have 4 sets of 4 rod holder systems on order from Scott at HiTek. So I will be watching for the UPS truck next week.

Originally Posted by SteveJ

Got an Eagle 480 on the TM and an old Ultra III on the console, looking to buy a color unit for my TM and move the 480 to the back. I use my TM DF a lot more than my console unit. Was thinking hard about a HDS 5X for the front or even an Eagle 640C (anyone know if Eagle is on the way out?) but after reading about all the QC problems with Lowrance plus the Linda Colt thing am looking at the HB 5 or 7 hundred units for up there. Not a SI unit tho. Want a 640 X 480 or even the 640 X 640 but really don't care about the GPS but it looks like to get a 640 X 640 HB I would have to go to a GPS unit. Anyone have one of the above HB units? 586C or 788ci.

Steve, I ordered a 778c combo today & will add 998si with interlink later. Looks like a good unit for me to learn on.

Originally Posted by majflyboy

Steve, I ordered a 778c combo today & will add 998si with interlink later. Looks like a good unit for me to learn on.

Dang Maj...you keep on and your gonna have more money tied up in your boat rigging and your trolling stuff etc. than you do in your boat. :p I don't blame you though...ya only live once.

Originally Posted by G-3 Fisherman

Dang Maj...you keep on and your gonna have more money tied up in your boat rigging and your trolling stuff etc. than you do in your boat. :p I don't blame you though...ya only live once.

Yup. Working two jobs to do it tho.

Originally Posted by majflyboy

Steve, I ordered a 778c combo today & will add 998si with interlink later. Looks like a good unit for me to learn on.

Be sure and let me know how the 778c looks on the water, maybe post a pix. I looked it up and it is a 640 X 640 unit which is what I want. Have to save a little more mad money as I also want 2 inflatable PFD's.

Originally Posted by SteveJ

Be sure and let me know how the 778c looks on the water, maybe post a pix. I looked it up and it is a 640 X 640 unit which is what I want. Have to save a little more mad money as I also want 2 inflatable PFD's.

Will sure let you know how it looks. What really sold it for me is, not only what it will do by itself, but the fact that it is compatible with the 998si and 1198 for interfacing.

G-3 I pulled cranks last year twice with medium spinning rods, I didnt like it, they just arent stiff enuff, they worked and I caught fish, but next summer I'm going to stiffer rods. Majflyboy arent you always complaining about no pics? You installed rod holders and aint gonna share? I have not posted any pics but just as soon as I have something pic worth I am gonna learn.