Trolling rod help

[Dr.Ed]

The Ugly Sticks should serve you well. I run them inside my 8' and 9' rods and have never had any problems with them. The biggest problem I see when others are running dipsies is they don't reel in any slack before setting the hook and then after setting the hook don't take up any slack left over before getting the rod in a retrieve mode and applying moderate pressure. Reeling too fast can also loose you some fish and let the fish come to you. Don't reach or stretch. Use a long-handled net and scoop the fish nose first in one smooth motion. Note: Now is the time to sharpen all your hooks and check your sticks and cranks for damage and bent hooks. Starting with fresh line goes without saying. (I'll see you at Catawba in a few days...)

[weekendwarrior]

The Ugly Sticks should serve you well. I run them inside my 8' and 9' rods and have never had any problems with them. The biggest problem I see when others are running dipsies is they don't reel in any slack before setting the hook and then after setting the hook don't take up any slack left over before getting the rod in a retrieve mode and applying moderate pressure. Reeling too fast can also loose you some fish and let the fish come to you. Don't reach or stretch. Use a long-handled net and scoop the fish nose first in one smooth motion. Note: Now is the time to sharpen all your hooks and check your sticks and cranks for damage and bent hooks. Starting with fresh line goes without saying. (I'll see you at Catawba in a few days...)

Thanks for the info....see you soon

[Snowking]

Thanks for the
info....see you soon

The BWD Uglys are great for downriggers. They bend way to much for dipsy or planer boards. I use the CAL 1100 ugly sticks for planer boards. They do not make those anymore. Maybe you could find some around yet. They were replaced by the GX2. For dipsy divers I like the okuma dipsy rods.