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Most durable rod?
I originally posted this in the Kansas forum, but received no responses after 90 or so views, so I figured maybe I would get more response from the main forum. I apologize for double posting.
I'm on the prowl for a tougher rod after breaking my BnM Sam Heaton. I mostly vertical jig brush from the banks of creeks. I'm looking for a rod that is durable and maintains some sensitivity in order to detect light bites. Preferably 11 or 12 feet in length with a good amount of back bone. Can anyone suggest something that suits my needs? I've heard that Southern Crappie rods are tough rods, but I've read online that they are a bit hefty to be used for dipping brush all day. Can anyone attest to how sensitive the Southern Crappie rods are, or their effectiveness as a jigging rod?
Any helpful input is appreciated. I'm not a brand loyalist by any means, so I'm open to pretty much any brand that meets my needs and is under $100.
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Cole
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I used to use B-n-M for years but kept having to buy replacement front halves for the Buck's jig poles . Changed to Ozark 11' forward seat jig poles about 4 years ago and have not broke one yet . They have plenty of backbone and yet plenty sensitive .They are sold by Meatgetter on here and Grizzly jigs too .
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Wally marshall very tough
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I use the Southern Crappie and love em, use them for everything from slo trolling to cranking to single poling (dipping) with no complaints and no issues.
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The b/m custom rod has been a staple for my family for years . That being said I have been using the Sam Heaton rods for 7-8 years and have yet to break one . ( I will order two tips monday since I said that )
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Hands down ProAngler rods are the beast of Crappie rods. Combine it with Bonehead Hi-Vis braid to increase sensitivity, and they can't be beat. I do have and use B&M, Southern Crappie, and Ozark rods as well, and I really like them all, but if I feel or see catfish or Carp in the vicinity, I fish strictly with my Proangler rods. In the video I have up in the forum (Late Summer Crappie Video) The rod I'm using Is a 10' rear seat B&M. My wife is using a Rear seat 10' Ozark and the other rod is a 10' ProAngler. The fish in these two pictures were caught with a Proangler 10'. Of course, all this is just my opinion.
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Wally Marshall are the best I've used. BnM the worst. The Pinnacle Vertex are probably best value. Next, being Crappie Maxx.
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southern crappie rods are tough,and for the price they cant be beat.they have just the right backbone and good sensativity at the tip.
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