Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Fishing Forum :: Easy trolling/rod position question
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arnesr |
Pushed forward, while jigging for walleye. Unlike the stern of the canoe, there is no great place to mount a rod holder within easy reach. Here is my solution for a front rod holder. It consists of just a simple scrap of plywood with bolt clamps to secure to the gunnels. My son typically sits in front and he has a piece of pool noodle attached which he sometimes hangs lures on temporarily. It may be simple, but it works. |
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Argo1 |
Do most people troll with the rod on the opposite side they paddle? How far forward and high is the ideal position for the reel? In the photo, you can see what I am thinking. I paddle left so rod on right about 6-8" above the gunwale, but I can mount it about anywhere. It also "seems" like I can even mount it on the paddling side without it interfering with paddling much, but maybe this is a bad idea. Thoughts? |
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arnesr |
I don't think there is a universal best position for your rod holder. Just be sure you can reach it quickly, but give yourself some distance so it is not in the way constantly. This will depend on your height and arm length I suppose. I have found, especially fishing in Quetico with barbless hooks, it helps to have your paddling partner continue to paddle a couple strokes until you have the rod in your hand and are in control of fighting the fish. You want to keep the rod bent with tension on the line the whole time. |
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AmarilloJim |
I don't reach for my rod until the rod is fully loaded after I paddle a few times. This is especially important when your rod holder is in front of you and when paddling into the wind. |
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wifishncanoe |
I've got two rod holders on the canoe. One in front and back. I mounted the one in back on the right side because I already had a fish finder mount on the left side. In the front of the canoe I mounted the rod holder on the left side. Both of us can paddle on either side while trolling and it doesn't get in the way. How you position the upper portion of the rod holder will give you more room for paddling as well. Most rod holders are very adjustable for that and you'll find how you like it while out fishing. |