Thread: Long lining rods and reels

I'll bite.....my two cents only

I use the cheap Shimano reels ($12 or so) and Southern Crappie rods. They are great rods and really not a bad price at all.

I also have a couple Walmart long rods that I use in my spread and they were pretty but work ok.


[EDIT] I want to mention that extra long rods aren't really even needed, depending on the number of rods in use. Usually I put short rods (6') out the very back, and progressively longer ones towards the outside.

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Four rods is a good start - that's plenty to catch fish and figure out how to keep everything running smoothly. Won't break the bank, either.

Thanks, who sales the Southern Rods? I looked at some BnM 10' and 12' at Walmart yesterday and they looked pretty good. I have 2
8' and 2-6' for the rear but I don't have enough reels if I buy the 10s and 12s. Thanks for your input, by the way I'm a bluegrasser too.

I agree with bluegrass on the reels. I also use the shimano on all my crappie rods. I think it is the IR1000 or IX1000 something like that. You can usually get them at walmart for about 12 or 13 bucks. You may have to order them though. Bass pro also carries them, but a little higher priced. I use 14 footer off the outside followed by 12's and then just four regular length outfits about 6 foot for the next two rods on both sides. I run 8 rods when long lining. gives me a pretty good spread. The pinnicle rods are hard to beat for the money. You can get them at grizzly jig for cheap. less than $20 each. Good luck.

I'll PM you. B&M rods are real good rods too. I just like the notion of supporting the local guy.


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Southern Crappie Rods are the best !!!

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Sorry about that southerncrappierods.com

I pull a 14,12 and a 10 off each side. I pull 6, 8' across the back. I use BnMs. I also have some Shakespeare crappie hunters that are priced cheap but have been very good rods for me. The shimanos are good reels and affordable. The best way imo to start longlining is get 4 to 6 rods stagger lengths if pulling off the sides of the boat, if off the back they can be the same length. Once you do it for a little while you'll be able to put together a system that works for you. Everyone has their own likes and dislikes it's more what works for you. Hope this helps.