Will this rod hold up to trolling? Looking at trolling the gulf of mexico with this rod.
447954
Yes. Using mine (CP-DR-862M) for deep trolling Flathead Lake Montana (w/Okuma Convector 45D) for large (10-30 lb.) lake trout and BC offshore (w/Okuma Raw 463) for Chinook. The triangle front grip does fit a little snug in open type rod holders like Atwood Heavy Duty Pro Series. Fine for tube type rod holders off my downriggers. Like the action on the rod enough to buy a CP-DR-762ML for my middle rod on three rod planer spread for Kamloops (10-20 lbs.) on Kootenay Lake BC and Lake Koocanusa BC and Montana. For the price you can't go wrong. These are my go to rods for trolling over much more expensive rods on my boat.
878316
yes. This rod is sturdy & should be able to bare the weight. You'll love the rod! Good luck. Hope I helped
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.
127628
Yes. Its a good rod. It is a little heavy for continuous casting, but it has held up well.
1100747
It's a trolling rod not a casting rod. Now could you put a casting reel on it and make it work slim or not at all
1134548
I have two of these rods. Short but strong....yesterday in the bay of Crystal River, Florida brought in a nice four pound Spanish Mackerel. The fish took two runs ripping line off reel, rod was fine. It's length does nor support long casts but excellent for accurate placement within twenty yards.
1939884
yes it is strong and durable and would be perfect for pier fishing and inshore, I myself prefer longer rods for everything, I have the 10' rod because sometimes is fish from docks on the florida intracoastal, piers and from the surf
1237792
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
444134
I don't think it was necessarily built with casting in mind, more for use of drifting or trolling baits. However, you could cast heavy baits, just keep in mind there is not a great amount of flex in the rod and not much whip. I can see it could be used for short flips of heavy baits, not necessarily casting.
1523189
Yes it is a good mobile fishing rod for lakes, creeks, or any place you see might have a bass or catfish in it. I would not use it in salt water for larger fish though. I have had no problems with it in the lakes I have fished and caught several bass, crappie, and catfish on it.
294918
I have used it in brackish water and fresh water. It may be too light for heavier salt water use. I consider it as light tackle. Good action and lightweight. Good for casting extended periods. materials in rod would hold up to salt water environment.
835287
I don't know where you would mount it. I just ordered a couple telescoping oars to keep us en route on river float trips and paddle back into place on the lake. Three oars at thirty dollars is cheaper and easier than trying to mod a mount for your trolling motor. As taut as the float can get when inflated by an electric air pump, it still will not be rigid enough to provide the stability you will need.
1432849
This rod is pretty light weight for trolling. It's a nice rod. But I thought it was going to a little stiffer.
1962565
I have never used my Beast reel for surf fishing. I used it for a couple of weeks last year trolling for salmon. I seems like a pretty good reel and I have had no problem with it, but it isn't my favorite. I seems to me to be a bit too heavy, but it does work well.
1523499
It would work but isn't big enough to hold a large cherge. In other words the trolling motor would drain it fairly quick.
568794
I would not use a two piece rod for trolling. I think the drag from the boat and the down planer may put to much stress on the joints
1818141
I'm not sure about that. The only concern I would have is that it may not be good for the trolling motor to possibly turn while being at stowed. You could possibly do it by raising the motor straight up but not tilt it back to completely sto.