noodle roddin' wipers

I bought a noodle rod the other day.  I figured, if I am only going to make a trip or possibly two per year to Erie, I'm done making things harder for myself by using my fly rod and limiting myself to flies.  That and I broke my 7' light weight rod and figured a 9' light weight would be a good replacement.  It seems to be nice for tossing light offerings out a good bit.  It's likely my new panfishing rod.  Kind of got me thinking to use it for tossing alewives without any weight during the wiper night time bite too.  Although, I'll probably switch out the 6lb line for panfish and trout to something a bit more stout for the wipers.  I'm fine with my medium weight set up for chucking lures, but it isn't the best for the times that I am looking to sling alewives.  I don't mind carrying an extra rod, ready to toss out an alewive when the fishing is slow.  Actually preferred, so I don't have to retie.  I've never seen anyone using them on Arthur, but I'm sure that I won't be the first.  Anyone? 
 
 
Anyone? 
 
Beuller?

pt, i have seen guys trolling (not sure what) with them at pymatuning. spoonchucker uses his for lots of different applications. cannot see why it wouldn't work.

I guess that makes sense not using on the boat.  I actually prefer to shore fish when the wipers are in close to shore.  Makes getting home at 3AM a lot easier... 

i hav never used one for wipers but use it for smallies when i fish bait.  and you really don't have to go heavier on the line, 6# is good for wipers.  it isn't like you can put a lot more pressure on them using heavier line.  the rod can only handle so much force put on it.

noodle rods work great for flatlining minnows, just make sure u dont get something too soft as they can be a real nusiance in casting a larger offering.

Stay with something in the medium light range, and stay away from the "true" noodles, i.e. St. Croix wild river.  Way too soft IMO and really a hassle to cast.