Thread: Help: Casting jigs for crappie

X2 on the Sam Heaton Super Sensitive,(BnM), actually saw some at Walmart the other day. I prefer a 7' or a 9', depends on its purpose. I use 7' for casting. A 9' will also cast and vertical jig. I prefer a Pflueger President 6925, I think the slightly larger diameter spool cast a little farther than a 6920. I use 10lb power pro exclusively, it's a braid with the diameter of 2lb mono. As stated above the thin diameter line is the key for casting, and the 10lb braid will catch anything that swims in freshwater. I use a steady retrieve a tick above as slow as I can stand.

I caught this 55lb flathead on that very rig. 9 ft Sam Heaton, Pflueger President 6925, 10 Lb Power Pro. Jig and a wax worm. Fought it for an hour and ten minutes.

Originally Posted by CrappiePappy

(NOTE: the rods are available from Grizzly Jig Co. at a lower cost than from the Norsemen Outdoors website, but are not shown on Grizzly Jig website. They are, however, shown in the Grizzly Jig catalog)
... cp

hi,
i've looked thru their catalog, and can't find this rod. is it listed as 'Norsemen Outdoors' ?

Originally Posted by naturenut

hi,
i've looked thru their catalog, and can't find this rod. is it listed as 'Norsemen Outdoors' ?

I have the 2014 catalog ... and the ESP line of rods they carry is on page 41.

But, you might want to look over the Norsemen Outdoors website & see what interests you, then call Grizzly Jig & see if they have them in stock. (1-800-305-9866)

... cp

thx alot, got it.

Originally Posted by CrappiePappy

I have the 2014 catalog ... and the ESP line of rods they carry is on page 41.

But, you might want to look over the Norsemen Outdoors website & see what interests you, then call Grizzly Jig & see if they have them in stock. (1-800-305-9866)

... cp

If you're not looking to spend a lot of money I've found the Shakespeare Micro Spinning rod is a great deal at around $20. You may think at this price range this rod is a pile of garbage but you'd be surprised. Available in various powers (ultra-light and light) and lengths (4' to 7.5'). If you have a local wal-mart go take a look they stock them (at least 'round here they do).

If you get one and don't like it just find a kid at a pond and give it to them, $20 well spent

Those of you who use 9' rods, can you provide any more input on that versus, say, a 7' rod? I haven't used spinning combo rigs much, but I am liking mine. But I am hesitating to go 9'... wondering if that would be cumbersome. Are there advantages such that you favor a 9' rod over a 7'? I guess for vertical jigging, 9' could help. But for casting, hmmm. And, I guess these are 2-piece? Any disadvantage to that?

Do the 9' rods have spinning rod eye guides?

Originally Posted by livemusic

Those of you who use 9' rods, can you provide any more input on that versus, say, a 7' rod? I haven't used spinning combo rigs much, but I am liking mine. But I am hesitating to go 9'... wondering if that would be cumbersome. Are there advantages such that you favor a 9' rod over a 7'? I guess for vertical jigging, 9' could help. But for casting, hmmm. And, I guess these are 2-piece? Any disadvantage to that?

Do the 9' rods have spinning rod eye guides?

Longer rods allow you to cast farther and move more line on the hookset. Having said that, I don't go over 7' unless I'm fishing from the bank. Once you hit 8', virtually every rod is at least two pieces.

Originally Posted by deathb4disco

Longer rods allow you to cast farther and move more line on the hookset. Having said that, I don't go over 7' unless I'm fishing from the bank. Once you hit 8', virtually every rod is at least two pieces.

I fish from the bank, I have a MHX 8'6" med. light with fast tip and use this almost always. Farther casting, also use bobbers and 1/64 oz. jigs and this setup works for me perfect. With sahara reels.