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Originally Posted by pjard
I have 4 Eagle Claw Starfire trolling combos. The rods are 2 pieces and 8'6". I find them a bit tall to stow on the boat. I see a few 7'6" options available including the same Eagle Claw Starfire. For salmon and trout trolling on Winnipesaukee what am I sacrificing with the shorter rod (keep it clean, LOL)? Any other suggestions, by no means am I impressed with the Eagle Claw units.
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You said the rods are "two" piece rods. Can't they be broken down for storage?
I have downrigger rods that are all 8 foot medium action. And I also have a full set of spinning rods all with fast tips. They are 6 foot 6 inches. I have no trouble with either. They are set up for the way I am trolling.
I don't see you having a problem going to the 7'6" if that's what you need for storage reasons.
As a side note, the 8' trolling rods are rigged with 12 pound test mono because
I also use them on lake Ontario for King Salmon. When I troll for Land Locks I add a 75 foot tippet of 6 pound Floro so I don't spook the fish. I take the Floro off and save it for the next time I'm on Winni fishing salmon.
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