I have two fiberglass poles and they are indeed a action type pole. Mine has a small reel on the side. Fishing for Crappie in Millwood lake with a pole, I can not comment on fishing at great depths 15-25 ft. with a pole. I may be a old die hard, but I use a ugly stick with a ultra light reel and small line -6-8 lb. Canjun line. I set my rig up with a slip cork. Brush piles and stumps in Millwood is a hazard and also Crappie heaven, especially in the oxbows. A pole in the lake may do fine since the lake is not very deep. Any comments please advise, I am here to learn also.