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Title: Best Rods for Trout
Post by: CaptHoss on Feb 08, 2019, 02:46 PM

I'm from Montana and the predominant species in my area is trout most are 10"-20" but there are some real hogs.  I fish a lot of different ways, spoons, raps, dead sticks, and finesse plastics mostly.  I am curious about some specific rod choices for trout in my area, something versatile as I don't want to drop a bunch of money on multiple specialty rods.  I like a light tip, maybe L or ML rods. 13 Fishing? TUCR?  St. Croix? Thanks just looking to talk rods

Title: Re: Best Rods for Trout
Post by: FG Steve on Dec 12, 2019, 11:53 AM

I like and recommend the Ugly Stik GX2 in 53" (4 ft 6 in) size.  Model USSP461UL.

http://www.uglystik.com/uglystik-rods-spinning-rods/ugly-stik-gx2-spinning-rod/1363867.html#specifications (http://www.uglystik.com/uglystik-rods-spinning-rods/ugly-stik-gx2-spinning-rod/1363867.html#specifications)

Short enough to be manageable, long enough to aid in fighting a large trout, good action, durable rod.  If i wished for anything different it would be larger guides toward the tip.

Title: Re: Best Rods for Trout
Post by: Wyoming_Ice on Dec 12, 2019, 11:59 AM

Quote from: FG Steve on Dec 12, 2019, 11:53 AM

I like and recommend the Ugly Stik GX2 in 53" (4 ft 6 in) size.  Model USSP461UL.

http://www.uglystik.com/uglystik-rods-
spinning-rods/ugly-stik-gx2-spinning-rod/1363867.html#specifications (http://www.uglystik.com/uglystik-rods-spinning-rods/ugly-stik-gx2-spinning-rod/1363867.html#specifications)

Short enough to be manageable, long enough to aid in fighting a large trout, good action, durable rod.  If i wished for anything different it would be larger guides toward the tip.

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Prices are good as well... :tipup:

 Wyo Ice

Title: Re: Best Rods for Trout
Post by: flagup! on Dec 30, 2019, 11:17 AM

Not sure what a lot of money is.   I just bought myself a light action 38" tickle stick for Christmas. The tip is very light (Kind of like a built in spring bobber) and the rod has nice back bone.   Haven't used it yet, but should handle 20inchers with the occasional hog. 

Title: Re: Best Rods for Trout
Post by: flagup! on Dec 30, 2019, 11:22 AM

LOL...….guess I need to look at the date next time.

Title: Re: Best Rods for Trout
Post by: slipperybob on Jan 08, 2020, 07:09 PM

Everyone will have an opinion because everyone will have a preference to how they fish.

Title: Re: Best Rods for Trout
Post by: MCGILLA G on Jan 10, 2020, 09:27 AM

I’m in Idaho and have been researching this topic to death, I am probably going to drop the hammer on a 34” Thorne Bros Deadstick. I seem to like the finesse of the smaller sticks for jigging but want something more robust for a deadstick option. I’m ready to chase some big Mackinaw so I’ll be following this thread.

Title: Re: Best Rods for Trout
Post by: meandcuznalfy on Jan 10, 2020, 09:35 AM

I just picked up a Berkeley Amped ice rod, it's medium with a fast tip. Has a nice feel for light bites, but handles larger fish nicely.

Title: Re: Best Rods for Trout
Post by: MCGILLA G on Jan 10, 2020, 09:44 AM

Did you get the 32” also what size reel are you running, that looks like a heck of a deal on the Berkley

Title: Re: Best Rods for Trout
Post by: meandcuznalfy on Jan 10, 2020, 10:11 AM

Quote from: MCGILLA G on Jan 10, 2020, 09:44 AM

Did you get the 32” also what size reel are you running, that looks like a heck of a deal on the Berkley

I went with the 38". I put a eagle claw reel I found at Blaine's fleet and farm on one and a frabill Sub zero on the other one.