Thread: What rod do you use

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Depends.

When I'm bank fishing nothing works better than my 9' Crappie Maxx Ultra Light or at least that I have tried. I have tried various lengths and actions but this one gets the bait out there and sets the hook every time.

For shooting docks I have only tried my 4.5' Pro Angler Tackle rod. I'm not shooting too far of a distance or else I'd get a longer one. Gets the job done.

Still searching for for a casting rod while boat fishing. Thinking of a 6.5'-7' rod. Looking hard at the Outlaw camouflage poles.

For dipping I've been using an 8' Pro Angler Tackle rod with a left handed Daiwa bait caster. Thinking of getting a 10' for this as the 8' just doesn't seem long enough at times.

All of my other poles have Crappie Maxx Light Reels. $20 and some good reels.

As as far as why I chose these, that's a hard answer. Im still fairly new to crappie fishing. A factor for using these was price. They are all priced $50 or less. I travel light with my tackle.

I just bought a Todd Huckabee Pulling Rod (11 ft). Only taken it out once so far, and didn't catch anything, but I'm loving how it handles. I put a Accurist PT casting reel on it...but I'm not sure I won't go with a spinning reel in the future.
My go-to rod is a Carbonlite spinning rod, 6'9". Also new for this year is a St. Croix Eyecon spinning rod, 8'. Caught some crappie at Thunderbird this spring with it at the dam...that's what got me thinking about a longer rod and led me to the Huckabee.

Each Technique I fish has a rod that fits that purpose. I have tried many different rods and a lot of them from advise or word of mouth from other fisherman. But these are my favorites and for the reason I will address
Cast n Drag Technique: BoneHead 7' Carbon Fiber Light Action Rod. Light, Sensitive, and Backbone to lift a slab into the boat. During windy conditions I like a shorter rod due to line now so I use a Falcon 6' in light action. Either of these rods a great rod for this technique.
Double Dipping: Todd Huchabee 10' Meat Dragga in MH Action or the 11' Pulling Rod in Med Action. Reason being I can turn the head of a slab crappie and get him headed toward the boat. Also use these rods with a single jig setup fishing wood cause I can turn them and get them out of heavy brush. I have tried many different brands and as far as I am concerned there isn't a better rod on the market right now.
Longlining: Again the Huckabee Rod due to the action of these rods. Enough said. I hate a wimpy rod hands down.
Spider Rigging: I use the Crappie Max Trolling Rod for this technique due to it's stiffness and action. A limber rod with just a little wave action moves the baits to much and it unnatural. Enough Said. There are many good rods for this technique you just have to do your homework and find one that suits you. Either 12' or 14' rods work for me.
Cork n Jig: I use an 8' BoneHead Fiber Carbon Rod in Light Action. Long enough to cast a jig and cork no matter the depth you are fishing.
Bottom line is all the above mentioned rods work for me and well. Hope this helps and Good Luck......Ranger

I forgot another technique that is one of my favorites. That's is dipping, flipping,and swimming small baits around standing timber and under willow trees. 10' Ozark Heavy Jigging Rod. This rod is light, sensitive, has a soft tip with lots of graphite. Also has a titanium rod tip without an insert so you can take the tip and bounce the jig loose from the wood. Great Rod For This Technique. Yes I have way to many rods. Don't ask me to count them I will be here all night.....Ranger

Dr.Nip you will like the Outlaw camp rods I have a 6', 7'2" and a 10' and like them all for certain situations

Originally Posted by oucrappie

Dr.Nip you will like the Outlaw camp rods I have a 6', 7'2" and a 10' and like them all for certain situations

Thanks for the input. I'm pretty sure this is the next rod I will get. 10' that is.

Great posts guys. This the information I'm seeking.