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The 9 Best Rods – Trolling reviews

Top 9

 
  St. Croix Eyecon Trolling Rods Shimano® Talora Trolling Rods Fenwick® Elite Tech Predator Trolling Rod Cabela’s DepthMaster® Trolling Rods St. Croix® Mojo Musky Trolling Rods Shakespeare® Ugly Stik® Bigwater Downrigger Rods B’n’M Pro Staff Crappie Trolling Rods Eagle Claw Starfire Trolling Rods St. Croix Avid Series® Center Pin Rods
Rating ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★
Brand Eagle Claw Fenwick St. Croix St. Croix Cabela’s Shimano B’n’M Shakespeare St. Croix
Line Weight 8 – 15 20 – 50 6 – 10 50 – 100 / 50 – 100 / 50 – 100 8 – 20 / 18 – 27 / 10 – 20 12 – 27 4 – 12 / 4 – 8 6 – 20 / 12 – 20 10 – 20 / 10 – 20
Power Medium Light Heavy Medium Light Heavy / Heavy / Heavy Medium Light / Medium Heavy / Medium Medium Medium Heavy / Medium Heavy Light / Medium Medium / Medium
Rod Length 7 ft 6 in 8 ft 6 in 13 ft 0 in 7 ft 0 in / 10 ft 0 in / 9 ft 0 in 8 ft 6 in / 6 ft 6 in / 9 ft 0 in 8 ft 0 in 12 ft 0 in / 16 ft 0 in 9 ft 0 in / 7 ft 0 in 10 ft 0 in / 5 ft 0 in
Rod Model SF400-7’6 ETPR86H-MFC-2 AVS130MLM2 MMT70XHM / MMT100HM2 / MMT90HM2 DM-TR-86ML / DM-LC-66MH / DM-PB-90M TLA-80MC-2 PST122N / PST163N USBWDR0620C902 / USBWDR1220C702 ET100MM2 / ET50MM
Rod Pieces 2 Pieces 2 Pieces 2 Pieces 1 Piece / 2 Pieces / 2 Pieces Telescopic / 2 Pieces / Telescopic 2 Pieces 2 Pieces / 3 Pieces 2 Pieces / 2 Pieces 2 Pieces / 1 Piece
Action Moderate Fast Moderate Moderate / Moderate / Moderate Fast Moderate / Moderate Moderate / Moderate

St. Croix Eyecon Trolling Rods

  • SCII graphite and SCI fiberglass construction
  • Kigan Master Hand 3D guides
  • Fuji TCS reel seat
  • Premium EVA handle
  • Five-year warranty
  • Take no prisoners this walleye season with the St. Croix Eyecon Trolling Rod. Designed specifically for chasing walleye in every scenario imaginable, these rods have SCII graphite and SCI fiberglass construction and feature Kigan Master Hand 3D guides along with a Fuji® TCS reel seat and a premium EVA handle. Rest assured that your rod will always be there for you thanks to the St. Croix five-year warranty.
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    Pick up a more yes do. You think it’s some must be hard to say. Ididn’t see anything to get. This thing that’s professional action better that’s muskie cool Bryan muskie in the boat sweet dude yeah let’s see. That baby beautiful. We got a nice meal a Quinn back here. And we’ve been covering these points pretty tight. One just gave one up, so I’m good with. That absolutely great fish. And we’ll keep fishing these points are winnable. And that’s the first. One fell victim to a flat stick cool let’s get her back in the water. All right cool all right nice looking fish dude. That was awesome all right yeah we’ll replace the hook on. You know one thing when. It comes to catching muskies is having the right tools. That fish was hooked in the corner of the jaw not a big deal. We probably could have popped. It out with the players but. You know not a giant muskie someday hopefully. It grows up to be a big. You want the fish to look nice for the next person. That has an experience with. We just cut the hooks. Imake sure to carry a nice selection of hooks in the bowl here. And we’ll just replace the look. This heap you want to make sure. You got really lose the hook. You have a scarred fish so. Igot my hook perfect yep little three up um see the year we’re using for this musket rolling is specialized specifically for this application on the rod side we’re fishing with the st Croix premier it’s an 8-foot heavy moderate action rod.

    This rod can take a big planar board like Brian’s got on there. It can handle the load of big baits. And of course it can absorb the shot of a big fish. When you’re going at a relatively high speed. Everything folds up it’s not going to tear off the hook on the line side we’re fishing with Suffolk 65-pound metered braid. This line is a different color every 25 feet. This is a very useful tool. If you’re not fishing with the line counter reel. You are you’ve got backup redundancy to fish. It on a line counter. And the line counters we’re using are the quantum contro lure. This is a size 20 it’s got plenty of line capacity. And it’s also got of course the clicker it’s such a great sound.

    When you’ve got your rods in the rod older. You hear that a fish is bitten but. If you’re gonna head out. And muskie troll with the equipment. That you’ve got one thing to remember is make sure you’ve got a light drag so. If a fish fights it can pull line. Iwould strongly recommend using a metered line. And probably the lightest muskie rod. You can get away with so the rod will flex. And it’s not real stiff. When you’re trolling you do. That you’re gonna be in business. You notice the distance. That we’re fishing here. This is really an ideal shoreline. Where you’ve got Jeremy’s running this bait back straight back behind the boat I’m trying to split the distance with the shoreline with the run in the planer board. What I’m doing I’m managing the distance. All the time by reeling in. And letting more line out. What I’m able to do a lot of times. Ican get that planer board with. That treats diving about seven eight feet.

    Where Jeremy is down in ten feet. And a lot of times they able to get right up next to. That Shore otherwise. We were just running baits right behind the boat we’re missing all. These fish that might be between the boat. And the shore and so far today been working out for us. We got a more daylight hours to burn see. We can get a big one.

    Hi David Lofton here with st Croix rod company I’m at the 2016 ICAST show. Iwant to talk a little bit about a redesign. We have on our icon trolling rods we’ve removed the Clarke handle. And we’ve gone to an EDA handle. Now which is going to be a lot. More comfortable when you’re trolling we’ve also gone to two telescopic models in a 7 foot 6. And an 8 foot 6 medium moderate. These things will collapse down the nice thing. That we’ve done different too is we’ve actually added a little Delrin ring on here. That will collapse it will stop in the same spot every time which will help in reducing you remove ruining your stripper guy.

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    Shimano® Talora Trolling Rods

  • Revolutionary TC4 construction
  • Fuji aluminum oxide guides
  • Durable EVA handle
  • Limited lifetime warranty
  • The revolutionary TC4™ construction wraps a double layer of advanced T Glass to an inner and outer spiral of high-modulus graphite, making the Talora lightweight, responsive and nearly indestructable. Shimano’s new advanced fused graphite thread technology allows the aluminum oxide guides to be built right into the blank for increased durability and sensitivity. A comfortable EVA handle gives exceptional grip in any weather and withstands the constant wear and tear of being pulled from a rod holder when a fish is on the line. Fuji® gunsmoke reel seats keep the reel firmly fastened to the rod, even under the constant pressure of trolling large cranks, dragging heavy bottom bouncers or working in unison with downriggers. Wireline model features AFTCO® lightweight roller guides and a removable butt cap with a gimbal underneath. All other models have Fuji aluminum oxide guides. Limited one-year warranty.

    Images depict the style of the rod handle and may not fully represent the actual length.
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    Fenwick® Elite Tech Predator Trolling Rod

  • Strong, corrosion-resistant stainless steel guides
  • TAC and EVA handle for solid hold in wet conditions
  • Designed specifically for trolling
  • The Fenwick Elite Tech Predator Trolling Rods combine power, balance and blank stiffness to create the perfect trolling rod. Sturdy stainless steel guides prevent insert pop out, resist corrosion and provide years of dependable service. Innovative handles sport sculpted TAC material and strategically placed EVA inserts for a solid, comfortable hold even when wet. Manufacturer’s limited lifetime warranty.

    Images depict the style of the rod handle and may not fully represent the actual length.
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    Cabela’s DepthMaster® Trolling Rods

  • Stainless guide inserts reduce weight and increase durability
  • Blanks are made of a durable graphite composite
  • EVA foam grips enhance fishing comfort
  • Specific models for various trolling applications
  • The DepthMaster Trolling Series Rods feature guides with stainless inserts to reduce overall rod weight and increase durability. The gloss-black blanks are made of a durable graphite composite with just the right amount of flex and power for trolling. The wide variety of actions available covers most trolling applications. These rods come with EVA foam grips for years of use in and out of a rod holder. There are models made for downrigging, for pulling planer boards, for lead core and for general trolling.

    Images depict the style of the rod handle and may not fully represent the actual length.

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    St. Croix® Mojo Musky Trolling Rods

  • Specialized rods for muskie trolling
  • Powerful blend of premium-quality SCII graphite and linear S-glass
  • Strong Sea Guide guides with stainless steel rings and black frames
  • Premium-grade EVA handle
  • Convenient Kigan hook keeper
  • Shift the muskie-fighting odds back in your favor armed with the specialized performance of the St. Croix Mojo Musky Trolling Rods. A dynamic blend of premium-quality SCII graphite and linear S-glass, finished with two coats of Flex-Coat slow-cure finish, saps the strength from the mightiest maulers. Offset ferrules on 2-piece models deliver 1-piece performance. Sea Guide® guides with stainless steel rings and black frames keeps your line connection strong. Other elite components include Fuji® DPS reel seat with black hoods, premium-grade EVA handle, and convenient Kigan hook keeper. Five-year manufacturer’s warranty backed by St. Croix Superstar Service.

    Images depict the style of the rod handle and may not fully represent the actual length. 
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    Pick up a more yes do. You think it’s some must be hard to say. Ididn’t see anything to get. This thing that’s professional action better that’s muskie cool Bryan muskie in the boat sweet dude yeah let’s see. That baby beautiful. We got a nice meal a Quinn back here. And we’ve been covering these points pretty tight. One just gave one up, so I’m good with. That absolutely great fish. And we’ll keep fishing these points are winnable. And that’s the first. One fell victim to a flat stick cool let’s get her back in the water. All right cool all right nice looking fish dude. That was awesome all right yeah we’ll replace the hook on. You know one thing when. It comes to catching muskies is having the right tools. That fish was hooked in the corner of the jaw not a big deal. We probably could have popped. It out with the players but. You know not a giant muskie someday hopefully. It grows up to be a big. You want the fish to look nice for the next person. That has an experience with. We just cut the hooks. Imake sure to carry a nice selection of hooks in the bowl here. And we’ll just replace the look. This heap you want to make sure. You got really lose the hook. You have a scarred fish so. Igot my hook perfect yep little three up um see the year we’re using for this musket rolling is specialized specifically for this application on the rod side we’re fishing with the st Croix premier it’s an 8-foot heavy moderate action rod.

    This rod can take a big planar board like Brian’s got on there. It can handle the load of big baits. And of course it can absorb the shot of a big fish. When you’re going at a relatively high speed. Everything folds up it’s not going to tear off the hook on the line side we’re fishing with Suffolk 65-pound metered braid. This line is a different color every 25 feet. This is a very useful tool. If you’re not fishing with the line counter reel. You are you’ve got backup redundancy to fish. It on a line counter. And the line counters we’re using are the quantum contro lure. This is a size 20 it’s got plenty of line capacity. And it’s also got of course the clicker it’s such a great sound.

    When you’ve got your rods in the rod older. You hear that a fish is bitten but. If you’re gonna head out. And muskie troll with the equipment. That you’ve got one thing to remember is make sure you’ve got a light drag so. If a fish fights it can pull line. Iwould strongly recommend using a metered line. And probably the lightest muskie rod. You can get away with so the rod will flex. And it’s not real stiff. When you’re trolling you do. That you’re gonna be in business. You notice the distance. That we’re fishing here. This is really an ideal shoreline. Where you’ve got Jeremy’s running this bait back straight back behind the boat I’m trying to split the distance with the shoreline with the run in the planer board. What I’m doing I’m managing the distance. All the time by reeling in. And letting more line out. What I’m able to do a lot of times. Ican get that planer board with. That treats diving about seven eight feet.

    Where Jeremy is down in ten feet. And a lot of times they able to get right up next to. That Shore otherwise. We were just running baits right behind the boat we’re missing all. These fish that might be between the boat. And the shore and so far today been working out for us. We got a more daylight hours to burn see. We can get a big one.

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    Shakespeare® Ugly Stik® Bigwater Downrigger Rods

    Big water and the big fish that lurk in its depths have met their match. Shakespeare’s Ugly Stik Bigwater Downrigger Rods have the extra strength of an Ugly Stik Clear Tip™ design to absorb the energy right out of the feistiest fighters. Ugly Tuff™ one-piece stainless steel guides ensure excellent corrosion resistance and maximum durability.

    Images depict the style of the rod handle and may not fully represent the actual length.




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    B’n’M Pro Staff Crappie Trolling Rods

    10 professional anglers contributed to the design of this top-notch 100% graphite trolling rod. The result is an ideal blend of strength and tip action. It’s tough enough for lure-slamming lunkers, yet sensitive enough to detect timid nibblers. Reel seat is slightly upward on the 21″ EVA handle for quick and easy removal from any rod holder.

    Images depict the style of the rod handle and may not fully represent the actual length.
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    Eagle Claw Starfire Trolling Rods

  • Specifically engineered with actions for trolling
  • Downrigger or diver models
  • Aluminum-oxide guides
  • Graphite reel seats
  • EVA foam handles
  • Specifically engineered with actions for trolling, and trolling with downriggers or divers. Aluminum-oxide guides feed and retrieve line smoothly. Graphite reel seats deliver strength without added weight. EVA foam handles reduce hand fatigue. Downrigger models are outfitted with slick butts for easy removal from rod holders. One-year manufacturer’s warranty.

    Images depict the style of the rod handle and may not fully represent the actual length.
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    St. Croix Avid Series® Center Pin Rods

  • High-modulus SCII graphite blanks provide smooth action
  • Integrated Poly Curve tooling technology ensures uniform thickness
  • Tennessee cork handles with sliding rings
  • Two coats of Flex Coat slow-cured finish for corrosion resistance
  • St. Croix’s Avid Series Center Pin Rods boast premium, high-modulus SCII graphite blanks that deliver superb sensitivity, exceptional strength and light weight for smooth performance on the water. Integrated Poly Curve® (IPC) tooling technology eliminates all transitional points, ensuring each blank has uniform thickness from butt to tip. Tennessee cork handles sport sliding rings, which allow you to precisely place your reel. Fuji® Alconite® Concept Guide System with black frames. Slim-profile ferrules. Two coats of Flex Coat slow-cured finish for corrosion resistance. Manufacturer’s limited lifetime warranty. Made in USA.


    Please refer to the Rod Handle Size Comparison link, located under Additional Information, for handle lengths.

    Images depict the style of the rod handle and may not fully represent the actual length.

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