I have a couple Loomis MUR946C Muskie trolling rods that I really like for trolling bigger deep diving crankbaits that really pull hard, baits are typically 14".
The specs on the MUR946C are:
Length = 7'10" Ex-Heavy
Fast Action
30 to 60lb
1 to 6oz
Would like to get some extra spread between baits so was thinking of building a 9' rod.

Any thoughts on a blank with similar spec's but about a foot longer?
Fish late fall in cold temps, ambient temp +15degF to +40degF generally, should I consider fiberglass?
Appreciate any input
-Dave

Being a bass angler where trolling is not permitted. I lack a little understanding on the subject, and as such have a question

If you are trolling at say: 4 mph. How does a longer rod provide "extra speed between baits" over a shorter rod?

Hey Steve,
word I used was 'spread' not 'speed'.
Extra rod length helps keep separation from another rod on same side of boat, cover a little more water and with tangles during turns.
-Dave

Dang! you right, read it this morning. Guess my eyes hadn't woken up. Thank you and Sorry

The longer blank for a better spread makes a lot of sense.
We do that often, just not with as big a lures.
You may very well want to consider Fibreglass for trolling.
There is a nice 10" 2 pc blank in the Batson lineup that could fit the bill.
here is a link;
[www.schneidersrods.com]

Best wishes,
Ron Schneider
Schneider's Rod Shop
Mountain Home, Arkansas
[www.schneidersrods.com]
mtnron40@yahoo.com
870-424-3381

Thanks for the Batson tables of blanks Ron.
The 10 footer may work.
The outside rod would be running a bait higher(shallower), these baits have two pull eyes, deep and shallow, on the shallow pull eye the bait puts less load on the rod, still pulls hard but less rod loading.

I think I'd like to go fiberglass but a composite is also a possibility based on cold ambient fishing conditions.
My disclaimer is that I'm new at this, but not at trolling :)

-Dave

Steve Gardner Wrote:
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> Dang! you right, read it this morning. Guess my
> eyes hadn't woken up. Thank you and Sorry

Haha..... I need my morning extra large coffee to handle the small print myself Steve, when I first read ur reply I knew it was way too early lol
-Dave

here is the RainShadow rod blanks web: www.rainshadowrodblanks.com

R. McBride

Batson Enterprises
BatsonEnterprises.com | RainShadowRodBlanks.com | ALPSForeCast.com | Build2Fish.com

Thx for the link Ryan, checking it out now.
Dave

Double post, apparently camped out on the post button ha
Dave



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/01/2015 09:22PM by David Martin.