mcallister.grant Posted September 8, 2007 Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 Good morning all, I am an active walleye angler and I would like to know what everyone elses thoughts are regarding the type of rod you would use, or the rod that you do use when you are fishing walleye in a current. I am a little torn on this, I have been useing a medium to light action 6.6 and it is a little to flimsy for me when I am in the current. On the other hand when I am using the straight Medium action, it kind of seems a little stiff. Any thoughts or recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks! Grant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted September 8, 2007 Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 I'd rather have a stiff sensitive rod over a floppy flimsy one any day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskieman Posted September 8, 2007 Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 EH! I'm a avid walleye angler myself,, I also fish current ,, here's my setup, 7'berkely Lightenin' rod, med action, I've been using the same rod for Walleye now for 15 yrs and I love it, when I'm fishin' a lake I use a 15 yr old Bionix Pulse6'6"' med/lt... I like the med action in the current especially if yer using heavier jigs.. That's my opinion and I'm stickin' with it.. ZZZZZZZZZZING!..............SNAP!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianguy33 Posted September 9, 2007 Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 Even though I know that med action rods make things easier, and are technically better, I still fish with an ultra light weight rig even when I'm fishing for pike. I don't know why, somethings I just like doing the hard way I guess. If you don't mind losing a bunch of fish then follow my lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 9, 2007 Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 I just bought a 7 foot BPS Tourney Special medium action. I wasn't used to the stiffness (add crude joke here) but after using it for a day jigging for smallies I dont think I could go back to the old lighter version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Devine Posted September 9, 2007 Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 Grant, that is one of the toughest rod choices to make. I have used many rods on the Detroit River, the Kawartha's and many lakes in Michigan. Personal choice is the only call I can recommend. I use Shimano 6 or 6' 6" med action, either Compre of Crucial. They have both worked well in many situations for myself and clients. If you know people that have a rod that you may like you could ask to try it while fishing with them. With the type of fishing that you are doing it is a feel bite and do not be afraid to pay a bit more. Trolling rods will stay in a rod holder, but when it is in your hand all day you want it to be light, sensitive and have enough backbone to set the hook on a bony mouthed walleye. Enjoy you shopping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clampet Posted September 9, 2007 Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 I really like my 6.5 Ft Fenwick Walleye Special for jigging and some slip float use! I use a 7' Shimano Aero Medium Action fer heavier applications like trollin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zib Posted September 9, 2007 Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 (edited) I use both 6'6" med & med light action rods while jigging for walleye in the Detroit River (about 7 mph current) & I don't have a problem with any of them. Are the rods that you are using one piece or 2 piece? I find 2 piece rods too flimsy so I stick to the 1 piece rods. Edited September 9, 2007 by Zib Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyboss Posted September 9, 2007 Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 I use a St.Croix 7' medium Fast action if I am fishing bottom bouncers, but I use a Compre 6' Medium Fast Action for any jigging i do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bly Posted September 9, 2007 Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 Hello Grant... Haven't used that many different brands of rods but of the ones I have tried while walleye fishing, my favorite was my fenwick 7ft medium (HMXS 70L) one piece. I would concur with the members that have recommended a one piece, 2 pieces just do not have the same backbone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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