Single pole is how I fish 100% of the time. Thats not to say that I am against change, it is just the way that I prefer to fish. I started crappie fishing exclusively 3 - 4 years with my goal being to learn how to use my electronics. I took all of the bass fishing equipment out of my boat. I replaced all that gear with one spinning reel/rod (which I had never owned before) and a couple of colors of Bobby Garland jigs. My self imposed rules where to find and fish nothing but offshore cover. Now I own several more spinning rod/reels and lures and I have enjoyed every minute of it. I average 1 day of fishing every week regardless of weather.