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PatrickE
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At the advice of those here, I picked up a spare Fenwick HMG and Pfluger President so I can have 2 rods for an upcoming trip. Wasn't widely publicized, but found a $25 dollar off if you get a Fenwick/Pfleuger combination. My wife's contempt for this board grows with each delivery knock at the door...
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mastertangler
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PatrickE: My wife's contempt for this board grows with each delivery knock at the door...
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Ha! Hilarious ;-)
Indeed......."What did you get now"
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mc2mens
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I bring 3 medium weight spinning rods each trip. One rod set up for bottom bouncing/lindy rigs, one rod set up for lures, another set up for hook, split shot and bobber with a leech. 2 piece rods break down and are easier to pack/carry.
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GickFirk22
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I'll +1 on the Pfluger Presidents and I'll add I just got a Shimano Nasci and love it. I usually bring 2 medium spinning rods 6-7' with braid on them. I'll rig one with a titanium leader for crankbait/jerkbait options and then have a jigging rod with flourocarbon tied to to the braid. This year I'm adding a 6'10" Med-Heavy Baitcaster for larger pike baits and some topwater plugs. We fish heavy so I'm not worried about the extra rod. I also use rod sleeves on all of them so they stand out on portages and don't get left behind or stepped on.
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Tyler W
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I say bring all three. A fishing rod doesn't weigh that much. Also, baitcasters are easier to troll with (especially if you are the trolling motor).
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walllee
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I think the spinning rods would be all you need. I would advise taking a spare rod “just in case”. I haven’t broken many over the years, but it can and does happen at the blink of an eye...
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Rs130754
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I was going to bring two medium power fast action spinning rods with me this year. I have never fished the chatter bait and am wondering if the faster retrieve of one of my bait casters would be better suited for this and the spinnerbaits I am bringing. I still want a spinning rod for jigging and casting my z-man's and crank baits but I am trying to limit myself to just two rods. Thoughts? I would think a Medium power rod would be sufficent for most circumstances unless a really large pike latches on.
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Jackfish
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What walllee said.
Spinning rods will do you just fine for virtually anything canoe country has to offer. When fishing from a canoe well into the backcountry, you have to compromise in order to save weight and bulk. Taking two spinning rods equipped with a couple decent reels will serve you well.
Baitcasters might be better in certain situations, but again, walleyes, smallies and big northerns can be landed just fine with a spinning rod/reel combo.
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Jackfish
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Rs130754: " I was thinking of a Fuego 2500 or something similar. I debated about bringing a light action but from the smallies I see being posted a medium might be the better bet. "
One thing you don't want is a buggy whip fishing rod. Even small walleyes will bend the thing in half. Think what an average northern will do to it, not to mention a larger fish of any species. Medium fast action with a good backbone for hook-setting works great. There are lots of Ugly Sticks in canoe country. Tough, pretty sensitive and good quality for $30-$40. You can jump into the $100+ range pretty fast with St. Croix, etc. Just depends on your preferences and your budget. Fenwick makes nice rods, too. I haven't priced them lately, but I think they're maybe in the $70 range.
As for spinning reels, most in the $40 - $60 range will serve you well for many years. Shimano and Pflueger get mentioned here a lot. There are others.
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QueticoMike
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You should be fine with those 2 med. fast spinning rods. That is basically what I take.....
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Rs130754
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Thanks for the tips. I just bought a 6'6" Medium HMG but the reel I put on it is making me wonder if it needs replaced or just a good cleaning from Delaware Valley Tackle. I was thinking of a Fuego 2500 or something similar. I debated about bringing a light action but from the smallies I see being posted a medium might be the better bet.
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mastertangler
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Rs130754: "I was going to bring two medium power fast action spinning rods with me this year. I have never fished the chatter bait and am wondering if the faster retrieve of one of my bait casters would be better suited for this and the spinnerbaits I am bringing. I still want a spinning rod for jigging and casting my z-man's and crank baits but I am trying to limit myself to just two rods. Thoughts? I would think a Medium power rod would be sufficent for most circumstances unless a really large pike latches on."
I typically fish my Chatterbaits with spinning gear and don't usually retrieve them real fast anyway. You get plenty of vibration with those things even reeling in slowly. I suppose if a guy was going to fish the things all day long it might be nice to have a bait caster for ease of use but I have no issues throwing them for a couple of hours.........then I'm usually onto something else anyways.
The only reason I bring baitcasters is if I am fishing big stuff. Hard to toss a Shadzilla around on typical canoe country gear.
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