Getting into trolling - Need Help

[eyesnperch]

I use 8' walleye angler med action rods from BPS with diawa line counters. 30 lb suffix 832 braid line. I searched for the best price on my boards from local shops and ended up at jans netcraft but that was 2 yes ago. Also got the snap wt kit there. I try to buy as local as I can but I'm sure you could find better deals online. If you decide what you want give the walleye tackle store or dreamcatcher bait and tackle they are both really helpful.

[PirateMike]

Forgot about Janns, I'll have to stop there this week after work.

[BtweenShots]

Don't forget rod holders for sure. I put Scotty's on my duck/fishing boat quite awhile ago and have never had any problems. I can
run one to three per side, easily removed for storage and won't break the bank.

Gene

[Century]

I bought 8.5' rods when I first started because it's what a friend used. In hindsight, feel I'd have been better off to go with 7' as the 8.5's are quite long in my 19' boat. Probably just personal preference.

[PirateMike]

7 or 7.5" was what I was thinking for the shear fact of to long to manage in vehicle, boat, storage, etc. Unless there is an advantage to longer rod in small boat or addition of running more than two rods.

[eyesnperch]

The walleye anglers I use collapse to just under 7' for storage by sliding down into the handle.

[BtweenShots]

I started and stayed with 6 1/2 ft. rods, but I only ran big boards instead of inlines. I am not sure if pulling inlines would make a difference or not on its backbone. I shutter to think what some would say as to my choice of rods now. But my choice was primarily
because of the big boards and storage as you stated.

[PirateMike]

Thanks for all the help guys!