Graphite vs. Glass in COLD

The Tech · **Posted:** Wed Oct 01, 2003 10:47 pm

I am heading up to Quinte this fall, for the first time, and was wondering whether to buy a glass rod? How do you find graphite holds up in the COLD, compared to a glass rod? I haven't used a glass rod in years, I heard that it may hold up better in the cold? True or not?

Tech, · **Posted:** Thu Oct 02, 2003 9:07 am

I haven't used a glass rod since I was a kid. Lots of memories with that old "Ugly Stick". Are you planning on using it with boards, at night trolling with just the electric, or jigging?? I think the best application for glass is draggin boards. I find I like the feel of graphite regardless of the temp. Let us know what you decide.

Weedman · **Posted:** Thu Oct 02, 2003 9:21 am

Based on my experience, there's no need to look at glass. I have fished the most extreme open water conditions for big browns and walleye for years with graphite and haven't had any issues. By extreme I mean in front of the Pickering nuke in the heart of January, with wind chills sometimes pushing -25C. The lightness and sensitivity of quality graphite will outweigh any slight risk of breakage due to cold conditions. Cheers,

ODG · **Posted:** Thu Oct 02, 2003 8:39 pm

Hmmm.....this is an interesting question. I will investigate...no idea what the answer is.
ODG

The Tech · **Posted:** Fri Oct 03, 2003 10:09 pm

Thanks for the nfo guys, I think I will stick with my graphite rods. Plus saves me $ too.

Targa2 · **Posted:** Sat Oct 04, 2003 12:48 pm

For trolling you will bet more bang for your buck with glass or composite rods. You do not need to spend large $ for a trolling rod. For jigging you will fare much better with graphite for the sensitivity but you still do not need to spend big $ to get a good outfit.

toddm · **Posted:** Sun Oct 05, 2003 11:33 am

My two cents- IF you are a hardcore troller and don't already have "trolling rods"- buy glass rods-otherwise, you may find a graphite flipping stick a good alternative for trolling for eyes-I've found they work well no matter the temp- but that was simply flatlining cranks. As an added bonus, if you bass or pike fish it is a very versatile stick. Planer boards are another matter- it seems to be that a longer rod( 8ft or more) is better suited to board pulling. They're cheap too- about $40.00 or so will get you a composite( often called e-glass) rod at Can Tire.

Weedman · **Posted:** Mon Oct 06, 2003 8:51 am

I would agree with the summation on more length if you're running boards. I have a pair of the Cannon side planers and I run them with Ambassador 5600C's and 8 1/2 ft. St. Croix rods. I find the extra rod length keeps the line higher out of the way of the chop.

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