Trolling Rod & Real Help

[BULLWARKS]

Would like to know what you guys think is a decent set-up for Freshwater lake trolling for Stripers, Trout, etc.<br /><br />What Brand, length and action rod? What Real ratio?, Line wt./cap? type drag? Brand?<br /><br />Looking to get a nice set-up for Christmas.<br /><br />Between $250 - $500

 

[DangerDan]

Re: Trolling Rod & Real Help

depends, are you just flatlining? using downriggers? ledcore? planers? Can you give more info?

 

[BULLWARKS]

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I'm using a downrigger. Having problems with the release though, the line either comes out before I get it to depth or it wont come out at all!!!<br /><br />Guess I need a lot of help yet.

 

[DangerDan]

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What type of releases are you using. The pinchers types seem to work well. If your using the big jon type with the flip up toggle I know your frustratiojns. This one can certainly be trying to get just right. I know a guy who uses outrigger releases. They seem to work great for him. I'm thinking of giving them a try next season. One suggestion, try a different one on each rigger until you find the type you like.<br />Oh yeah, to get on with what your asking I would go with okuma SD series reels with a 7'6" light/med or med rod. I can give you info on some real bargains if you like. for the price you indicate you could get completely set up.

 

[BULLWARKS]

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DangerDan;<br />Tahnks for the post. I would appreciate the info. Also, Im using Cannon Releases. Is there a minimum size line I need to use?

 

[DangerDan]

Re: Trolling Rod & Real Help

Talk to the guys at Fishdogco.com Mark or Dave can take good care of you. They can also solve you release problems.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Trolling Rod & Real Help

Originally posted by BULWARKS:<br /> Would like to know what you guys think is a decent set-up for Freshwater lake trolling for Stripers, Trout, etc.<br /><br />What Brand, length and action rod? What Real ratio?, Line wt./cap? type drag? Brand?<br /><br />Looking to get a nice set-up for Christmas.<br /><br />Between $250 - $500

I've outfitted My boat with These,......<br />

<br />With copies of These mounted on them.....<br />

<br /><br />I use them for Flatlining,... Planer boarding,... And as Downrigger rods..........<br /><br />I fish Mostly for Walleyes,.. But have caught about Everything that Swims in Lake Ontario with them........<br />King Salmon,.. Trout,.. Lakers,.. Walleye,.. Catfish,.. You name it.......<br />When they 1st came out I bought the 8 1/2'ers....And had to design My bimini roof around them(they store on the Inside of the roof)......<br />A couple of years ago,.. They came out with the 7 1/2'ers,+ I bought 4 more,..... Next year I'll get 4 more to fill out My rod locker.....<br /><br />I Love them,.....<br /><br />BTW,..........Try putting Less pre-load on your down rigger Releases...........You Don't need the line So Tight that it Sings,.....<br />Less Bow in the Rods,... Less False Releases.........

 

[jt57]

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I love those Okuma reels ,I have four of them now.I dont think I will ever got back to a reel with out line counter.As for downrigger releases you might want to look at the off-shore brand,they are gripped pad releases and very easy to use.

 

[DangerDan]

Re: Trolling Rod & Real Help

Thar ya go.... good setup and a great value!

 

[BULLWARKS]

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OK, Now that's info!!<br /><br />THANKS to ALL

 

[BULLWARKS]

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Yo Bondo I cannot find the rod??<br /><br />Technique Specific - Is that the Company? Do they have a website?

 

[Bondo]

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Try This,.......................................

 

[BULLWARKS]

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Thanx Bondo, Got it should be delivered this week!!

 

[Bondo]

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Ayuh,............Enjoy'em,..... I Love Mine..........

 

[BULLWARKS]

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Bondo, if you're still out there, what/how do I use the piece of wire line that came with the rod?

 

[Bondo]

Re: Trolling Rod & Real Help

Feed the "Loop" end Up thru the Guide,+ Out the Tip,..........<br />Attach the Line,......I use a Loop in the line that's Over Twice the length of the Rod,... That way there's No Knot to pull thru the Guide,+ Tip........<br />Pull it thru,+ attach the line to the Reel........

 

[BULLWARKS]

Re: Trolling Rod & Real Help

Thanks Bondo.<br /><br />I tried that and could not get the thing to come out the end. <br /><br />I'll give it a go again.<br /><br />Thanks for answering teh post.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Trolling Rod & Real Help

If you can't get the Loop through,....<br />Turn it Around,+ feed it Backwards,........<br />Then Either use another wire from another rod,... Or a piece of Fishline,+ Pull your New Line thru with That........

 

[BULLWARKS]

Re: Trolling Rod & Real Help

THAT WORKED !

 

[staybent]

Re: Trolling Rod & Real Help

Originally posted by BULWARKS:<br /> Would like to know what you guys think is a decent set-up for Freshwater lake trolling for Stripers, Trout, etc.<br /><br />What Brand, length and action rod? What Real ratio?, Line wt./cap? type drag? Brand?<br /><br />Looking to get a nice set-up for Christmas.<br /><br />Between $250 - $500