07-08-2019, 02:47 AM
[quote fly_fishing_nut]First off, thanks to everyone that has tried to answer my many questions. Lots of great info!
My boat is a 16’ bass boat, I do have 4 rod holders and one down rigger for it. Is there a particular length trolling rod that I should look at?
For my size boat I tend to prefer the ones on the shorter size (7’ or 7’ 6”) just because it is easier to handle with a couple people in the boat. However, does a longer pole work better when using planner boards?
[#4040ff]The size of the poles you use is a personal choice but I prefer longer poles on the rods that I use on the outside, when using side planers, simply because it keeps the lines from tangling when you reel them in, with the inside lines still out.[/#4040ff]
What stiffness is best for planner boards (medium, medium-light, medium-heavy, etc.). I know most of my fishing will be at Willard with planner boards.
[#4040ff]As I said in my reply above, at Willard I use medium to medium heavy rods.[/#4040ff]
I’ve found a couple combos that Okuma makes that look like a good starting point for me. The Okuma Classic and the Okuma Great Lakes combos. They both use Okuma Magda MA20DX reels. Anyone use these?
[#4040ff]I have the next size up MA30DX but that size will work just as good and you won't have to put as much line on it. I also have two Cabela's Depth Masters, DM30.[/#4040ff]
I know they are entry level (like $70 combos). Worth buying to start or do I need to invest more money to be happy?
[#4040ff]A $70 combo like that will treat you just fine for many years. If after using them for several years, you decide to upgrade you can always keep the old ones in case someone goes out with you that doesn't have any line counter reels but I think you will be happy with them for a long time.[/#4040ff]
[/quote]
[signature]
My boat is a 16’ bass boat, I do have 4 rod holders and one down rigger for it. Is there a particular length trolling rod that I should look at?
For my size boat I tend to prefer the ones on the shorter size (7’ or 7’ 6”) just because it is easier to handle with a couple people in the boat. However, does a longer pole work better when using planner boards?
[#4040ff]The size of the poles you use is a personal choice but I prefer longer poles on the rods that I use on the outside, when using side planers, simply because it keeps the lines from tangling when you reel them in, with the inside lines still out.[/#4040ff]
What stiffness is best for planner boards (medium, medium-light, medium-heavy, etc.). I know most of my fishing will be at Willard with planner boards.
[#4040ff]As I said in my reply above, at Willard I use medium to medium heavy rods.[/#4040ff]
I’ve found a couple combos that Okuma makes that look like a good starting point for me. The Okuma Classic and the Okuma Great Lakes combos. They both use Okuma Magda MA20DX reels. Anyone use these?
[#4040ff]I have the next size up MA30DX but that size will work just as good and you won't have to put as much line on it. I also have two Cabela's Depth Masters, DM30.[/#4040ff]
I know they are entry level (like $70 combos). Worth buying to start or do I need to invest more money to be happy?
[#4040ff]A $70 combo like that will treat you just fine for many years. If after using them for several years, you decide to upgrade you can always keep the old ones in case someone goes out with you that doesn't have any line counter reels but I think you will be happy with them for a long time.[/#4040ff]
[/quote]
[signature]