I have been asked to build four kayak trolling rods for use on bass and rockfish in freshwater lakes. The customer wants to be able to troll crankbaits from 3/8 to 3/4 ounce in weight. Not having much experience with this type of fishing I would like to request help from the members here on specific action or blank models that would do the trick. I know he wants to stay with rods about 6'6" to 7' feet long.

THANK YOU!

I'd use a blank with a light tip and good backbone, the light tip lets the crankbait swing further back and forth before the line/rod tension restricts it. It's the reason Hotshot rods were built like they are. I'd look at the Seeker BS706SB which is an S-Glass blank. They's have durable rod which is important in a kayak, and a fine casting or trolling blank for cranks, spinnerbaits and topwaters.

I agree with Spencer but would definitly ask your customer if he fishes weedy lakes. I do this type of fishing once in a while here in Florida where all freshwater has lots of aquotic vegitation, both native and unwanted invaders from who knows where! I use a faster or heavier spinning or casting rod to pull those buggers out of the salad. I don't know where you are or if this aplies, just a thought>

Snooker Pete

Seeker CBS705.

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Ken. I'm certainly no expert on kayak rods, but, I've asked alot of my kayak fishing friends "What would be the the # 1 thing you would look for in a Kayak rod " and most said "a rod that would easily clear the bow of the yak. Another thing to look at. Just my personal experience.

Bill Larsen, Norske Rod Works