Would this rod be suitable for trolling Lake Erie and Lake Ontario for Muskie and Salmon?
73929
I don't know, we just used it fishing in a lake, catching bass and catfish. For that it worked great. I bought the 6'
73930
its a great little rod but it probably couldn't take anything heavier than 6 pounds and its a little stiff but a great value, fun rod. i bought the smallest version.
73931
Possibly the longest version would have the heft....but the boat will have to do some of the work landing anything over 20 lbs.
1332986
Yes, it should work fine for that. I use mine for trout fishing. Have had it for about 6 mo. Seems to be very durable. The only complaint I have is sometimes one of the joints will stick a be a little hard to push in.
648387
I think you would be ok with it. I have never used one for walleye but I have never had any problems with it for bass fishing and I fish them a lot. Only problem I ever had was a bad handle and I just replaced it and was an easy fix. The drag is good and casts real smooth. I would use them for steelhead fishing in the rivers and think it would hold up just fine. I have fished the Black Max for northern largemouth bass in the state of Oregon for bass as big as 9lbs and use them in bass tournaments and again have had no problems other then one of my reels had a loose grip on the handle and I just replaced the handle for an easy fix. I hope this helps you out, good luck! I think you would be ok with it. I have never used one for walleye but I have never had any problems with it for bass fishing and I fish them a lot. Only problem I ever had was a bad handle and I just replaced it and was an easy fix. The drag is good and casts real smooth. I would use them for steelhead fishing in the rivers and think it would hold up just fine. I have fished the Black Max for northern largemouth bass in the state of Oregon for bass as big as 9lbs and use them in bass tournaments and again have had no problems other then one of my reels had a loose grip on the handle and I... » Read More I think you would be ok with it. I have never used one for walleye but I have never had any problems with it for bass fishing and I fish them a lot. Only problem I ever had was a bad handle and I just replaced it and was an easy fix. The drag is good and casts real smooth. I would use them for steelhead fishing in the rivers and think it would hold up just fine. I have fished the Black Max for northern largemouth bass in the state of Oregon for bass as big as 9lbs and use them in bass tournaments and again have had no problems other then one of my reels had a loose grip on the handle and I just replaced the handle for an easy fix. I hope this helps you out, good luck! « Show Less
1988699
Generally yes, but I suppose you could troll for large freshwater fish with it as well.
1656433
I use my St Croix Triumph spinning rod fishing for perch out on lake erie! The rod is very senitive. You can feel the perch when they just mouth the bait.lift the rod and you have your fish.also very strong when you hook a sheephead!
1781133
Have used in saltwater but with lighter lures. Most of my use has been freshwater for muskellunge. Deals with 20 to 30 lb fish effectively. My lure of choice is virtually always on the lighter side and does not include the traditional large Muskie baits.
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Yea I don't see why you wouldn't be able to use a low profile baitcaster on it or for saltwater, if anything I would use it in the bays going for spotted bay bass or calicos, I wouldn't bring it on a half day boat tho. t's on the heavy side of medium compared to other medium power rods I have and had in the past. fast action to extra fast I would say. I hope this helps
474455
It certainly could be, but not with the hardware that comes with the Piranha. It is designed to be portable so mounting to the hull would not lend itself well to portability. You would have to obtain the mounting hardware from another source. Be advised that this depth finder does not work very well at speeds above a fast troll.
975798
I can't speak for ocean but I've been using these rods on the great lake and have caught kings in the upper 20's and low 30's with no problem. They are hard to beat for the price.Good luck.
1008720
It will handle just fine but the drag wont last long with those drag burner fish . If you can afford a boat and fish for Mahi and triper , you should beef up you tackle
568796
No, it is too light of a rod. Offshore trolling requires a rod with more backbone. Need a heavy action, possibly down rigger style.
978607
I gave mine to my brother in Washington, he uses this rod and combo catching salmon there in Washington he loves it. And Never had any problems with it..it is a okuma salmon trolling..
1524870
I agree with Rodney, it should be fine on that rod. I also have it on a heavier rod.
1041714
Unfortunately it will not. It is designed to run deer feeders and I use it to run my fish finder and GPS unit on my kayak. It would not provide enough amps to run a troll motor and would run out of power almost immediately. It is designed more so for low amp uses as I cited above.
1009182
I have a bait caster on this rod. I don't use it so much for casting but for slow drifting and trolling. I have not used it enough, but it seems to work ok.
1482762
Yes. I used a 30in trolling motor with a battery box. Zips me and my family around the lake for hours. You just need the mount kit to get going.
2063765
Being a 5wt rod I would go with something heavier for steelhead and salmon but wild water does make a bigger combo kit