Long lining Kokanee rod

[Trolling in the deep]

Well that doesn't sound like what I am after either but I will still go find one and check it out. What do you use for longlining? I have a Okuma SST Kokanee rod for longlinging but want a little better rod for that that can drag around up to 3oz's of ball weights on a slider set up. I already have a downrigger rod that is good up to 1 1/2 to 2 oz's tops and hopefully it will be in a downrigger next spring my buddy said he was gonna put them on his boat for next season so that is gonna be fun. But still want a really good longlining pole. Any suggestions other than the okuma sst?

 

[mrmike]

Lets see here Long lining say with a Ford Fender and 3 oz you don't need a noodle rod like the Shimano Talora 7 ft. I would still stay with a 7 ft Rod do you think you would want a glass rod or a some thing in a IMG GRAPHITE in a Medium action I've been switching over to glass rod lately and really liking them. Actually I have been using Fly Rod Blanks myself having Wraptor Rods convert over to hold my upon face reels. I would stay with a medium action what brand all depends on your pocket book. I highly recommend to use rubber snubbers to help with the shock. When I long line on the surface in the morning I may run out close to 70/100 ft just below the surface with a dodger that will sink (heavy) about 2 /3 ft below the surface I find some brands of wobblers are to light and just stay on the surface, just recently last year I picked up some Williams Wobblers 70# in gold and half/half and had extremely good luck with them These I long line with no weight with a noodle rod back 70/100 ft until the sun get high and the fish tell me they are know deeper/ Paulson Cascade is another heavier wobbler I use on the surface So you see there are different uses for different poles stay with a light to a medium action Rod

 

[chukardave1]

Funny thing is I use exactly both the rods first mentioned as my long lining rods. The JJ lami has 20 braid, the rod is whippy enough to absorb the shock with the braid not stretching. The Okuma SST has 10" mono, mono provides the stretch. I fish them waaayyy back with just a dodger and hootchie or spinner. I have put on up to an ounce of lead, but that is not very often. I hate trolling with pop gear so I haven't done that with them. As I set them up they work great. Landing ratio is less than the downrigger rods, but they get hit more than the down riggers in the early season. So just about balances out. This is done mainly on Wickiup and this past year these longline setups put hundreds of fish in the boat.

 

[Physion]

I do not have a downrigger. I longline with an Eagle Claw rod that is no longer made. (I can give you the number if you want to search on e-bay.) I usually fish 100 feet of line with up to 3 ounces of weight. The 3 ounces gets my troll down to about 30 feet deep. I use a small three bladed troll that I make. I understand that I am losing some of the fight from the fish. I really enjoy it when I can use an ounce or less and catch fish. However, sometimes I can "entice" the fish to hit with a little additional rod action. Two examples: 1) I frequently let my rod move slowly towards the rear of the boat and then pull it forward. Many times I get a hit just as I'm starting the move the rod forward. 2) One of the things I like about longlining is feeling the fish hit. Last Saturday I had a light tap. I quickly let the rod move toward slowly towards the back and then pulled it forward. I got a second hard hit and boated the fish. I also troll in the typical S-patterns.

I also understand that when I am longlining I need to be more careful around other boats. I try to avoid the trolling in crowded areas. It's been years since I've had a tangle with another person's line, so there has been a lot of mutual respect on the water. Much appreciated. There's room for all.

Tight lines regardless of the method you use.

 

[Trolling in the deep]

I ended up going with the Shimano Talora 7' 1pc rod, how could I not? It was a closeout item at Sportsman's Warehouse for 50% off so I got it for about $30. I wish it was longer but I know it will be tons of fun to use and I will see how much lead it will drag around if I get a chance but more than likely it will be in a downrigger if my buddy ever puts them on his small boat. I have the Jared Johnson red rod and it will handle up to two ounces with me being semi comfortable about it. Thanks to all of you for your suggestions and advice.

 

[Trolling in the deep]

Funny thing is I use exactly both the rods first mentioned as my long lining rods. The JJ lami has 20 braid, the rod is whippy enough to absorb the shock with the braid not stretching. The Okuma SST has 10" mono, mono provides the stretch. I fish them waaayyy back with just a dodger and hootchie or spinner. I have put on up to an ounce of lead, but that is not very often. I hate trolling with pop gear so I haven't done that with them. As I set them up they work great. Landing ratio is less than the downrigger rods, but they get hit more than the down riggers in the early season. So just about balances out. This is done mainly on Wickiup and this past year these longline setups put hundreds of fish in the boat.

I have put as much as two ounces of lead on my Jared Johnson red rod but didn't think I should try 3 but luckily never had to go that deep to find out.

 

[Fr8tdog]

I love downriggers, but there are days where long lining out produces Them. Actually a lot of days! .. Must be the constant change in depth as the boat slows, turns and speeds up....not to mention an enticing action. You hook a bunch, but loose the feel of the fight. Your smoker will be full thoughtongue2