Thread: proper size sinker for 12 foot rod

Go slower and you can use a lot lighter lead like 3/8oz. as you go faster the line starts to rise up so you have to use a heavier weight to keep the baits vertical. If the fish are biting good you will be ok moving pretty fast, but when they get finicky then I do better moving super slow and using less weight to see the bite better.

Originally Posted by trypman1

Lets get this straight, Slab Daddy poles are fine, they are strong and have a great feel. I see B&M and other rods with broke tips all the time. Slab Daddy poles are light and very durable an do not break off, easily. You can reel down to a hung jig and pop it loose. Try it with a B&M or Southern or a lot of medium to light rods. I pull cranks with 2/3oz of extra weight, no problem. You do not have to have the high dollar poles to enjoy a crappie trip. The answer to your question is 1/2- 3/4oz, based on speed.

I don't think anyone was ripping Slab Daddy poles, I just think they were saying that they don't have a ton of backbone for a lot of extra weight.