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Trolling Rod
Posted by: Brandon Johnson (---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: March 20, 2018 07:03PM

I was asked by a friend to build him a spinning rod for trolling bottom bouncers with crawlers or a Rapala that is 6'6". I was thinking about a MH power rod with a slow or mod action. Does that sound like the correct rod to meet his trolling needs or not even close? And of course he wants to keep it under $100 if possible. Any step in the right direction would be very appreciative.
Thank You,
Brandon

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Re: Trolling Rod
Posted by: Spencer Phipps (---.hsd1.or.comcast.net)
Date: March 20, 2018 07:39PM

St. Croix 2C66MHM crankbait blank.

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Re: Trolling Rod
Posted by: Justin Carlson (---.64-179-164.vastbb.net)
Date: March 20, 2018 07:45PM

I used a Rainshadow CB70MH that I used and I like it. I made it as a baitcaster though.

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Re: Trolling Rod
Posted by: Ron Schneider (---.mthmcmta01.res.dyn.suddenlink.net)
Date: March 21, 2018 10:31AM

How heavy a weight is he trolling?
For Walleye we usually like something with some "give" in the upper half for those light biters.

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

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Re: Trolling Rod
Posted by: Brandon Johnson (---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: March 21, 2018 10:24PM

He uses 1 - 1.5oz bottom bouncers usually pulling a crawler harness. Would the MHX CCB834 be a good option?

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