Thread: Mr Crappie Solo reels question

Originally Posted by cray

The man that owns and sells Southern Crappie Rods has changed over to and sells a reel very similar to the Solo reel. It is just a little larger and has the longer stem. Watched one of his videos and they seemed to work fine. Think he gets around 14.00 for them. Have searched the net for a better price but can't find the one with longer stem. I use Baitcasters with Thumbar put toying with the idea of the solo. Like the idea of the lighter weight.

How do I find these reels?


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Those type reels are fine for a jig pole single pole fishing. But not good spider rigging or power trolling.....you gonna be in a mess when a striper or a goo or a big catfish hit. Baitcasters with thumbars are the way to go.

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Would not fishing deep water like bay springs be a pain with a reel that has no level wind ? I may be wrong in thinking the solo has no free turning spool .

They will work but I would look at getting spin reels or bait casters when you can. I've been using spinners for about 4 years. Works great for me tight lining or jigging. Each to there own I guess.

Originally Posted by tigerinfielder3

How do I find these reels?


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http://www.southerncrappierods.com/b...fly-reel/#main
Just call Ed Dukes and he will take care of you.

Somebody post a picture or a model number of one of the baitcasters with a thumb at they use. I use a micro casting reel because of weight. Would love to compare what y'all use.


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Originally Posted by Rees Guide

That's not heavy on the spider rigging poles?


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