Thread: B and M Trolling Rods

Originally Posted by blueball

Exactly,that's why I settled with bgjp's.Fishing with someone else and seeing how they perform first hand makes a big difference.I chose the bgjp's because I don't use alot of weight 90%of the time when fishing.Hope to get in a boat with someone someday and try the white poles out

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Welcome any time I have an open seat.

Originally Posted by Cray

When Ress got his first set of white pole she invited me to fish with him. Couple of weeks later we were able to get together. He had 4 of those and 4 of another brand. We fished 2 ea Olof both rods. Was convinced I would not pay that much for a rod. At the end of the trip I ordered a set of the white poles. Granted we caught fish on both brands off poles but there was no comparison to the sensitivity and back Bone of the white poles. And I'm a diehard southern crappie fan. Still keep them in the boat but those white poles sold me on going ahead and spending the money on something that really works for you. Like Ress said, best thing is fish with someone who has what you are interested in to see if it really works for you. To me it's all personal preference and what works for you. A lot of people I consider really good fishermen tout the BGJP and undoubtedly they work great for them. I just don't and haven't ever liked them for a trolling pole, once again personal preference. There are so many choices out there today on good quality products it's hard to make a choice even when people get on here and promote one over the other.

Bgjp's don't have the backbone,I kept hitting the back of my fish finders with fish when swinging them inNot use to not much backbone yet,but using light weight 90% of the time is why I bought them.

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I had some Ozark 14's, very good rods, and a cheaper set of 14's that I also liked. I went to the white 16's and the difference is daylight and dark. They feel lighter than the 14's I had, don't know if they really are, but the balance and sensitivity is better. Like John, I use them for everything. Biggest change for me is the fish don't whip and roll this pole from side to side near as much as the others I had. They come on out a lot easier. I'm sure the other rods mentioned are good too cause I know many of the hands holding them but I haven't tried them myself.

Originally Posted by Boatbottom

I had some Ozark 14's, very good rods, and a cheaper set of 14's that I also liked. I went to the white 16's and the difference is daylight and dark. They feel lighter than the 14's I had, don't know if they really are, but the balance and sensitivity is better. Like John, I use them for everything. Biggest change for me is the fish don't whip and roll this pole from side to side near as much as the others I had. They come on out a lot easier. I'm sure the other rods mentioned are good too cause I know many of the hands holding them but I haven't tried them myself.

When I was searching for rods all I wanted was sensitivity and tips that didn't flop around real bad when windy.I like backbone,stiffer poles,always have.But for a guy that works 5 days a week you don't get to pick your days to go fishing.I actually that the last bra do I had was the best until i fished with a buddy and noticed the difference.Before that when it was windy I would just single pole instead of spiderrig,now I have more options with my new poles

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Originally Posted by Rees Guide

Welcome any time I have an open seat.

Thanks,I actually fished one time with the denali's, but it was on a calm day.I have about 4 friends I think denali's so hope to see how they are sometime soon

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I use 14' b&m pro staff trolling rods. They are sensitive and they are tuff. Try grizzly jig co for rods. Pro staffs are 31.95 each with 10% discount if you buy more than 3 rods. That discount applies to all their rods.


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I have 6ea, B&M, Southern & BPS. Each set is different. But I like them all. P.S- I hand picked them for my needs. It's a toss up for me.

I use B&M PST's and the Caps n Coleman. Didn't like the CnC first time I used them but after I got the hang of them they are now my favorite.


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