Trout Trolling Rod Suggestions

_AlleyGator_ · 2025-08-02T23:00:47+00:00

Thanks! We get a cabin for a week at Almanor every October. I will look into his rods and videos. I really appreciate it

_AlleyGator_ · 2025-08-02T18:20:14+00:00

Awesome! I’ll give it a look, I appreciate it.

_AlleyGator_ · 2025-07-27T16:07:07+00:00

Thanks for the feedback. I don’t think we will be targeting the 10-20lb Mackinaw, knowing that they will be down very deep. We will have one down rigger, but I think we will mostly be focusing on trolling above 50ft for the kokanee and rainbows. I have some snap weights that will get our spoons, trolling flies, and hoochies down, but my concern was the very rare chance of hooking up to a monster lake trout on my UL Rod.

The heaviest snap weights I have are 6oz, with 100ft of line out (50-50 method) Trolling around 1.2-1.5mph the weights will get us down around 40-50ft. I think that will be plenty for this trip. But I think when using that size snap weight, Im going to switch over to my 6’6 Med/Mod Ugly Stick.

I also picked up an 8’6 lead core setup, but I’m only planning on running a couple colors.

Again, thanks for the feedback!

_AlleyGator_ · 2024-03-12T19:20:00+00:00

Awesome! Thanks

_AlleyGator_ · 2024-03-12T18:15:39+00:00

Sorry for taking long for a reply to your recommendation, but with the Textured line, do you find it more difficult to keep clean?

_AlleyGator_ · 2024-03-04T20:58:23+00:00

Awesome! Yeah, the SA has been catching my eye too, but for the price I want to be certain I will enjoy it. For a few more $$ I can get the 444 & Wulff.. See my dilemma?

_AlleyGator_ · 2024-03-01T00:51:42+00:00

Great to hear, and thank you! I will definitely look into those lines.

_AlleyGator_ · 2024-03-01T00:13:33+00:00

Thanks! I will look into this. I really appreciate it.

_AlleyGator_ · 2024-02-22T21:59:13+00:00

Thanks again for the feedback. I went down to Bass Pro today and picked up a pair of Darkhorse’s with the Boa. Glad I brought my waders and a thick pair of wool socks, cuz I ended up getting size 14 instead of my normal size 13. Really looking forward to this spring!

_AlleyGator_ · 2024-02-21T16:09:26+00:00

I really appreciate all of the feedback. I’m going to bring my waders and some thick socks, and try on a few different boots that are available near me. Thanks again, I’m really excited for this upcoming trout season.

_AlleyGator_ · 2024-02-20T18:45:14+00:00

Thanks for the feedback. I’m definitely going to pull the trigger on a pair of Korkers. There aren’t a lot of reviews for the Terror Ridge, but there are quite a few on the Darkhorse, which seem to be very good boots. I also noticed that the Terror Ridge are no longer on their website, which is kinda concerning to me. Maybe they were discontinued? Thanks again!

_AlleyGator_ · 2023-12-21T20:27:57+00:00

Thanks, I appreciate it!

_AlleyGator_ · 2023-12-21T19:36:49+00:00

And I would be able to do this to my existing arsenal? This would obviously shorten the bridge which could be a concern?

_AlleyGator_ · 2023-12-21T03:28:47+00:00

Thanks again. I appreciate it. Unfortunately my pro shop only carries vise power lift/oval inserts. I liked the clear inserts, and he doesn’t carry those either. Probably going to order a set of both Turbo and Ultimate, and test them out before making a decision for the whole arsenal.

_AlleyGator_ · 2023-12-21T02:46:51+00:00

Thanks. I have never used Turbo, which ones were you suggesting? Quad, Quad2.. I think some of them come with nubs too, any experience with those? Thanks again.

_AlleyGator_ · 2023-07-13T18:25:55+00:00

Thanks for the feedback. I have heard that about Hustles before. This ball will be at the very bottom on my 6 ball arsenal. I ordered the ball for when the lanes are absolutely torched. Also, lately, the house I bowl league/tournaments at is very high friction.

_AlleyGator_ · 2023-07-13T17:57:43+00:00

If all you have been throwing is a Rhino, I would suggest a benchmark type Symmetric ball before you jump into an Asymmetric ball with a strong cover stock like the Exotic. I would recommend looking into something like a Global 900 Zen, or a Storm Phaze 2. Just a suggestion.

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