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9' Trolling Rod
Posted by:
Jon Meyers
(---.vikingpallet.com)
Date: April 23, 2013 11:44AM
Hey everyone,
I got a customer looking for a 9' MH moderate action trolling/casting rod which I'm having troubel picking out. I found a few two piece options but he insits on having a one piece. The rod I'm looking at right now is a Batson SW1088 (MH Mod-Fast) but it's a saltwater/jig stick. He also wants the rod painted a bright color but that's whole different story... I just want the right blank first. Any suggestions would be helpful! Thanks, Jon Meyers Loon State Re: 9' Trolling Rod
Posted by:
Jon Meyers
(---.vikingpallet.com)
Date: April 23, 2013 01:46PM
Or would a telescope rod 1-piece be my best choice? are there any manufacturers that sell these? Re: 9' Trolling Rod
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: April 23, 2013 01:53PM
The blank doesn't know what it is - they'll all just tubular shafts. If the Batson model you list meets the criteria to do what the customer wants, it doesn't matter how the catalog lists it.
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Posted by:
Terry Turner
(---.hsd1.or.comcast.net)
Date: April 24, 2013 10:22AM
They guys that insist on one-piece rods are without the knowledge of current ferrule design and reinforcement. However, they are the customers and all we can do is give them information and let them decide. His choices will be far greater with a 2-piece than a one piece.
The Batson blank suggested will work, but I think you'll find its a little stiff for trolling. What line range and fish species are you looking for? Some of the surf blanks might be an option as well if he's stuck on a 1-piece. Terry Re: 9' Trolling Rod
Posted by:
Jon Meyers
(---.vikingpallet.com)
Date: April 24, 2013 11:15AM
He is going to be cranking for walleyes, line range will be dependent on the fish and the lake so it may be difficult to get an exact answer ofr the line range. I did find the Batson telescopic blank that I want to use (considering he would like telescopic and it's a medium with moderate power). Thank you for the suggestion with the surf blanks I will be looking into them as well. Re: 9' Trolling Rod
Posted by:
John E Powell
(---.buffalo.res.rr.com)
Date: April 24, 2013 08:28PM
Batson's SW1088 seems overly powerful for walleye trolling, even the 1087 seems too powerful to me. What kind of walleye trolling does your customer plan to do with this rod? the Seeker Hercules GTS90 is a little lighter and has the medium/moderate action your customer is looking for. Re: 9' Trolling Rod
Posted by:
Jon Meyers
(---.vikingpallet.com)
Date: April 25, 2013 01:05PM
He will mostly be trolling crankbaits in deeper water, Thank you for the heads up on the Hercules rod I will be looking into that. Re: 9' Trolling Rod
Posted by:
Terry Turner
(---.hsd1.or.comcast.net)
Date: April 26, 2013 02:44PM
You might also try this MHX fly blank. It's a 1-piece 9 wt and while a fast fly blank, it should have good flexibility for trolling crankbaits.
F9091MHX is the model number. Available at Angler's or mudhole. Terry Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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