Thread: Broke old crappie rod. In the market for new rod?

Originally Posted by Crestliner08

Yes, I can comment. I have 3 of these rods now (soon to be 4). Two are the 7' SHSS and one is the 9' length. I absolutely love these rods! Have had others, but a lot of the so-called crappie or UL rods are way too whippy for my tastes. Have caught a lot of crappie, yellow perch, bluegill, bass and a couple of decent northern pike on these rods. No complaints, no worries.

where did you get your poles at Crestliner08? glad to get first hand knowledge.

i got the reply with quote thing right that time. lol

(I'm assuming you're referring to a spinning rod)

If you're looking for a rod to cast jigs with (95% of the time) ... then look at the 6'6" - 7'6" range. I'd also recommend a fast action tip & nothing heavier than a med-lite power.

I used a Sam Heaton 7' for years ... then replaced it with a 6'6" ESP PowerLite rod. The Sam Heaton has a parabolic bend (bends like a C), whereas the ESP has a very fast action tip & bends like a J.

I field tested rods for ESP ... and subsequently replaced not only my jig casting rod, but also my dock shooting rod with ESP rods. But, like what was said ... what I like may not be for you. And if you're going to be using a slip float at any time ... ESP rods are not what you would be looking for, as they have micro guides, which are too small for a bobber stop to pass through easily.

Hands on shopping is the best method ... as you will not only be able to find a rod that feels good in your hand, but you will also be able to match a good reel to it so that it's a balanced outfit. You can survive having a outfit that is handle end heavy, but a tip end heavy outfit is going to wear on your wrist/arm in a short period of use. If you can lay the rod/reel on your outstretched finger, where the blank & handle come together (on the front edge of the handle's foregrip), and the rod/reel will balance there ... then that rod/reel combo will feel & perform as an extension of your arm/hand. A wide spool or long cast spool reel will help with casting distance, less memory coils, and a faster retrieve ratio.

... cp

I will second the BPS Microlite series. I find them great for the lighter weight jigs for both crappie and various other panfish (bluegill, redear, etc). Good price and good rods for casting in my opinion.

Check out outlaw crappie rods im7 and im8 rods they are lite plenty of backbone very sensitive they beat any bnm i ever had...grizzly jig carries outlaw rods or check out outlaw crappie and walleye rods website

Originally Posted by jdenny

where did you get your poles at Crestliner08? glad to get first hand knowledge.

Got my first 7 footer at Cabelas - ordered online for instore pick up (I hate spending money on shipping!). Got the other two that way as well, again, at Cabelas. Will be ordering my 4th. (another 9' SHSS) in March. Hopefully the ice will be out by then!

I broke one of mine and was given a BPS duck commander rod for Christmas. I was very impressed with it matched to the plueger presidential spinning reel. This combination outcast my custom made rod by 15-20 feet. I'm sold on it.

I have the Sam and wally 7 foot rod.like them both but I thank the wally is the best one.just my 2cents