Is a 10.5' trolling rod too long?

[Enniberg]

I received a nice quality 10.5' trolling rod for Christmas.

I would think that a long rod would be picking up more slack when a fish pop's the clip, but I am wondering if maybe it is just too long[?]

My other rods are 9'.

What do you consider to be the ideal length rod for the downrigger?

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[YEAH BUDDY]

Hey Enniberg,

I own a trophy xl 10.5 ft rod and I love it. Handels a fish like a dime its a true beauty. I crank it down on the deep line so when a fish of fisherman pop it it doesnt take much to catch up the slack.

Just my two cents

Tight lines

 

[YEAH BUDDY]

Hey Enniberg,

I own a trophy xl 10.5 ft rod and I love it. Handels a fish like a dime its a true beauty. I crank it down on the deep line so when a fish of fisherman pop it it doesnt take much to catch up the slack.

Just my two cents

Tight lines

 

[scott craven]

That's all i have used for years, lot's of bend and good
for fighting springs and the odd Halibut

 

[scott craven]

That's all i have used for years, lot's of bend and good
for fighting springs and the odd Halibut

 

[Rob H]

quote:Originally posted by Enniberg

I received a nice quality 10.5' trolling rod for Christmas.

I would think that a long rod would be picking up more slack when a fish pop's the clip, but I am wondering if maybe it is just too long[?]

My other rods are 9'.

What do you consider to be the ideal length rod for the downrigger?

www.cobbcanada.ca

Enninberg: Once you get used to the longer rod you will love it, and will likely land a higher percentage of fish hooked up. I have a couple 11 foot rods as well as lots of 10 1/2's. The 11's are great as well.

...Rob H

 

[Rob H]

quote:Originally posted by Enniberg

I received a nice quality 10.5' trolling rod for Christmas.

I would think that a long rod would be picking up more slack when a fish pop's the clip, but I am wondering if maybe it is just too long[?]

My other rods are 9'.

What do you consider to be the ideal length rod for the downrigger?

www.cobbcanada.ca

Enninberg: Once you get used to the longer rod you will love it, and will likely land a higher percentage of fish hooked up. I have a couple 11 foot rods as well as lots of 10 1/2's. The 11's are great as well.

...Rob H

 

[islanderguy]

Once you get use to your 10'6" rod, I doubt your 9' rod will be used much. I've got 3 mooching rods that are all 10'6" and one that is 11'.

 

[islanderguy]

Once you get use to your 10'6" rod, I doubt your 9' rod will be used much. I've got 3 mooching rods that are all 10'6" and one that is 11'.

 

[Highliner]

Yep, me too. Both my good rods are 10.5 mooching rods. I think I've used my 9.5 rod twice. I don't like it as much as my longer two. The only time I might consider a shorter rod is if I am fishing from a smaller boat.

Highliner

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[Highliner]

Yep, me too. Both my good rods are 10.5 mooching rods. I think I've used my 9.5 rod twice. I don't like it as much as my longer two. The only time I might consider a shorter rod is if I am fishing from a smaller boat.

Highliner

www.salmonboats.ca

 

[reelfast]

you guys ever fish by yourself? how do you go about netting a fish with rods that long?

 

[reelfast]

you guys ever fish by yourself? how do you go about netting a fish with rods that long?

 

[porcupine]

I fish by myself all the time and the only rods that I use are 10 1/2 feet. I believe that you loose fewer fish with the longer rods as there more flex and give with a thrashing fish.

 

[porcupine]

I fish by myself all the time and the only rods that I use are 10 1/2 feet. I believe that you loose fewer fish with the longer rods as there more flex and give with a thrashing fish.

 

[profisher]

Prefer shorter and very light rods. Using 9' Trophy Light Mooching rods with either Islander LA-4s or MR2s right now. I don't like heavy (thick at the butt) rods. I know I've got good rods when customers pick them up and comment...man this is light gear. Yep and lots of fun with a 40 pounder on the other end too!

 

[profisher]

Prefer shorter and very light rods. Using 9' Trophy Light Mooching rods with either Islander LA-4s or MR2s right now. I don't like heavy (thick at the butt) rods. I know I've got good rods when customers pick them up and comment...man this is light gear. Yep and lots of fun with a 40 pounder on the other end too!

 

[jandj2]

I find with the longer rod they bend more when playing a fish until they will not bend any more causing the reel to load up a bit.With a shorter stiffer rod the reel comes in to play sooner.It really comes down to what ever you are use to.

 

[jandj2]

I find with the longer rod they bend more when playing a fish until they will not bend any more causing the reel to load up a bit.With a shorter stiffer rod the reel comes in to play sooner.It really comes down to what ever you are use to.

 

[Enniberg]

Thanks guys, this was exactly the kind of feedback I was hoping for - can't wait to try it out!

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