Trolling Equipment ????’s

Hopefully the grandkids will be visiting soon. I’m wanting to get them on some sandies/hybrids. Thinking trolling with hellpets or maybe umbrella rigs on Tawakoni my home lake.

What is a great rod? I’m thinking Penn Fierce spinning reels? My Ugly Stik 7 foot catfish rods seem a little too limber. I’ve used them in the past. Don’t I need a heavier weight rod? Also how long? I’ll use these mostly for trolling in the future too. Don’t want 3 inexperienced children casting in my 25 foot Tritoon so trolling seems the best/safest way while they’re here. Thanks for the help.

What weight is your catfish rod? Most people who troll a lot recommend a flexible rod with a parabolic bend. And UglyStiks fit that description well. I would think that a medium heavy UglyStik would be up to the task of landing even a double digit hybrid if the drag on the reel is smooth and the line is fresh.

Your catfish combos should be fine. Maybe a little heavy actually. I troll Hellpets with 7' medium heavy rods on my tritoon. Good luck and enjoy.

Thank you guys. They’re medium heavy so I guess y’all saved me some money. Thanks again!!

i use ugly sticks trolling on t wok often. when you get a nice hybrid the medium action is perfect....