I'll be anxious to hear some reports from you guys who purchase these long rods. I built a 16 footer from St Croix blanks a couple years ago and find it to be awesome for trolling but a bit tricky while learning to land a fish alone...especially if it's a good one. Gotta keep lots of line out and get the rod straight into the air..two people in the boat makes it a whole lot easier.
Dean, are these 14 footers St Croix?
Quote: I'll be anxious to hear some reports from you guys who purchase these long rods. I built a 16 footer from St Croix blanks a couple years ago and find it to be awesome for trolling but a bit tricky while learning to land a fish alone...especially if it's a good one. Gotta keep lots of line out and get the rod straight into the air..two people in the boat makes it a whole lot easier. Dean, are these 14 footers St Croix?
Dean gave us one to try up at Bemidji. They are fantastic as far as getting the action needed for lead line...which was my biggest concern. (I didn't want to see a dip in my line...and didn't. )
But...it is not a rod you want to hang on to. But...that is not what it is made for! Stick in in a rod holder, and you have one he!! of an outside line! It would make a great rod for Mille Lacs trolling as well if you have mutliple people in your boat.
Quote: For those who don't know Dean, the rod in his left hand is a 7'er
I would love to give that a try. What reel do you recomend putting on those Dean?
As far as reels go..totally a personal choice.I normally run Sealine 17 for hardline or mono,and Sealine 47 for leadline.The big open water folks will typically go up one size on both reels for those applications.
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UPDATE 14 foot Trolling Rods.....On the way !
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But...that is not what it is made for! Stick in in a rod holder, and you have one he!! of an outside line! It would make a great rod for Mille Lacs trolling as well if you have mutliple people in your boat. 
I'll be up to get two from you this fall! 