Originally posted by: Greymist on 3/22/2005 11:33:14 AM

Six and a half foot medium heavy with a fast action tip and a spinning reel if you are only going to bring one rod and reel. Otherwise I'd go with a baitcaster for the pike (same rod) and the spinning reel for the eyes.

Originally posted by: northernfisher8706 on 3/18/2005 12:10:43 PM

What type of Rod and reel do you recomend to use for Boundary Waters walleye And pike fishing? <!--graemlin::confused:-->

Originally posted by: davesett2000 on 4/6/2005 10:37:27 AM

I'd take along a second rod...a 6-7 ft med. or med. lite telescopic or 3-4 piece pack rod...specifically for the eyes...it would allow you to use lighter line...and won't take up much space

And use heavier line on the other rod...in case of that gator pike... <!--graemlin::eek:-->

Originally posted by: getdanet1 on 4/6/2005 10:47:06 AM

I agree. Two rods no matter what.
It's a long way to shore from anywhere up there. Freak accidents break rods no matter how careful you are. Always have a spare to assure you don't waste half the day chasing another one down. <!--graemlin::)-->

Originally posted by: joda911 on 5/4/2005 10:54:55 PM

Medium action tackle should do the trick, but for a spare I would also have a medium heavy rod and baitcaster just in case you run into heavy winds.....

Originally posted by: sscasteel on 5/5/2005 8:04:29 PM

I would use a 6 ft or 6 1/2 ft. medium action / Graphite composite spinning rod with reel equiped w / 6, 8, or maybe 10 lb. line as needed for the Walleyes.

Northerns require at least 14 lb with 17 and 20 lb. = being even better for confidence. A baitcasting reel and rod MH is best choice, Then a Spinning reel /rod 6 1/2 ft. MH action with extra line spools one each = 14, 17, 20 lb.

Should you be one that like Spincast reels then the older Zebco series pre 1980 = The Zebco One, Omega One and Omega 191, will hold 10-20 lb test line just fine. So will an 808 or 888 they are just heavy to use for lots of casting though. And a John Sabra.Will hold up to 20 lb. test just fine. A good solid glass rod 6 1/2 ft Medium or MH will work fine.

GOOD LUCK. <!--graemlin:;)-->

Originally posted by: mrwalleyee on 5/7/2005 6:54:49 PM

My dad and I always take two rods apeice. We usually just tied them with rope to the cross members when we were portaging them so we always had them semi-handy if we needed them. Both of us have rods that are 2 peices just for this type of situation. If we want to pack them in, all we need is a 3 1/2' rod case strapped to our packs.

Here is what I use. I like long rods when in a canoe. I have two 7' graphite rods. One spinning that is Medium, and one casting that is Medium heavy. I always bring along one extra reel in case of malfunctions. I like the long rods because casting takes much less effort. Hope this helps.