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mhealy19
04-26-2006, 07:06 PM
I am looking to buy some trolling gear. Anyone know where I can get the stuff I need locally to either the Springfield or Worcester area. I am mainly looking for the rod holders. Any help would be great and I am loving the site!

Matt
Tuc
04-26-2006, 07:40 PM
Dick's will a a small supply of down riggers and rod holders.However I would shop online instead.you will ssave at least 25% and will have a better selection.Rigging your boat to troll can be pricy.On my last boat I had 2 down riggers and 2 plainer boards.this allowed me to cover alot water and have some depth control.Saddly that boat was lost in my devorce.Just another reason I should have shot the bitch.
Toad
04-27-2006, 07:02 AM
You made my day this morning! I like the attitude!Grinning1 Grinning1 Grinning1

Sad thing about the boat.Cry1 Your right though. A bullet would have been faster and cheaper!

LMAO!!!!!!Beerchug
Toad
04-27-2006, 07:03 AM
Rod holders for me I like the down easters. They are extremely adjustable and rugged. Only draw back that I see is that they are noisy when setting or getting your pole out.
JayW
04-27-2006, 08:16 AM
Mhealy19 welcome to the site. I would have to second Tuc by purchasing your gear online. You will save quite a bit of money and the selection will be greater. Good luck and tell us how you made out.
mhealy19
04-27-2006, 10:02 AM
Yeah I probably will just buy my stuff online. I took the boat out of storage yesterday and I was itching to try some trolling with it. I am just not too sure how I am going to rig it up since its not a "fishing boat", Its an 18 ft bowrider, but I will figure out something! Thanks guys!

Matt
Crestliner
04-27-2006, 02:08 PM
If you are free-line trolling then you cannot beat the Downeasters as Toad said. They are the all-time perfect rod holder. I prefer the double clamp model because of it's ability to hold baitcasters better. I also agree that they are a bit noisy when a rod is pulled from them (all metal construction), but you can over come this with a bit of strategically applied gease. So long as you don't get carried away, it is not as messy as it sounds and does muffle the noise somewhat.