Thread: Questions about Trolling rods

I really like using 4 rods 2 12ft southern crappie trolling rods. And 2 8ft cabela's depthmaster trolling rods. I use 2 oz. trolling weights a flourocarbon leader and then lures. The trolling weights with line counter rods really let me turn corners quickly and not get tangled.

I like 12' Sam Heaton Super Sensative Rods, 14' tony edgar trolling rods, and I have some 18' Denali Pryme rods (I don't use the 18' rods unless I am running 8 rods out the back and need the spread).

All work really well. For me, its a matter of matching the lengths to get a good spread without crossing lines. I started with all 7' medium action baitcasting rods (Bass Pro brand).

Most important part is to have rods that have a soft tip - helps keep the fish on the line.

Originally Posted by Big Bubba

I like 12' Sam Heaton Super Sensative Rods, 14' tony edgar trolling rods, and I have some 18' Denali Pryme rods (I don't use the 18' rods unless I am running 8 rods out the back and need the spread).

All work really well. For me, its a matter of matching the lengths to get a good spread without crossing lines. I started with all 7' medium action baitcasting rods (Bass Pro brand).

Most important part is to have rods that have a soft tip - helps keep the fish on the line.

Thank you for the great tip, did not think of that

I run 8, 10, 12, & 14’ PST’s off each side of the back of the boat.




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Hey there Miller,
Just about everyone is set up a bit different. What I use and like is BnM PST’s in 8,12,and 16 foot on each side to achieve 4 foot of separation between crank baits for occasional slow gradual turns. The separation is important to me to prevent lines fouling each other. Good luck with getting set up.



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I mainly use PST’s except for my planer board rods. They have to be medium heavy at the lightest


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I tried pushing with a couple of 14’ Capps and Coleman and 2 oz weight. It is possible, but I’d like a little more backbone. I ended up ordering a couple of 12’ PSTs to give them a shot. MidwayUSA has sale on them with free shipping. I was going to purchase Southern Crappie, but didn’t want to pay $30 in shipping.


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Miller - What did you wind up with? I'm starting to look for rods to push cranks with, up to 3oz weights.
LACrappie master, how did the BnM's work out?