Looking for info

[Bigslab11]

All my life I've been a fiberglass cane pole minnow man, I'm looking at getting into some trolling and diff techniques this year and fishing some tournaments! My question is with the diff crappie poles on the market BnM, Berkeley, and lews to name a few what do y'all prefer!

[Glad2Bhere]

I'm in love with the Tournament Choice Premier edition from Academy for 19.99. While impressed with Wally Marshal rods, I could not bring myself to pay 60+ for them. The Tournament choice rod has backbone and is not Flimsy...Great Rod to start with

[Bigslab11]

That's good to know I looked at those today and they felt rather nice I was just worried about the durability at 19.99 compared to 49.99 for the cheapest namebrand

[Speckanator]

You're not setting hooks and you're not casting as much so keep that in mind... Less expensive isn't always bad..... I've got some uncle bucks I've been using over 4 years.... A little too flexible but the price was right!!!

[huntinslabs]

Them Berkley poles look real nice too. I use mostly Crappie Max and BnM but no problems with the others except the zebco crappie poles. Them are like holding closet rods.

[Slab_Slammer83]

All my life I've been a fiberglass cane pole minnow man, I'm looking at getting into some trolling and diff techniques this year and fishing some tournaments! My question is with the diff crappie poles on the market BnM, Berkeley, and lews to name a few what do y'all prefer!

A short time ago I was asking myself the same question. I wanted to "get in the game" but on a relatively small budget. I saw all those boats with seemingly endless rods and I said to myself I want that and more. And now here I stand with very minimal investment I'm now running more lines than I know what to do (18 thus far). As far as equipment is concerned its quantity over quality (at least until I can afford some better gear). So let me give you the tips and tricks to developing a affordable "redneck" crappie spread. Take your existing fiberglass cane pole and add a couple guides, bend the eye guide downward to act as the rodtip, next ducktape a $6 walmart reel (or any other reel) on there and guess what, your hanging with the big dogs. People may laugh when they see my spread, but every hook is another opportunity to catch fish. The fish can't see your rod, just make sure you have decent mono and baits. This is a great way to get into this "on the cheap". The more expensive equipment may be better, but I've caught plenty of fish on my modified fiberglass canepoles, the 10-12 footers work great. Hope this helps!! Tightlines.

[huntinslabs]

BnM actually sells slip on guide sets for the telescoping poles.

[fishin813]

Probably best on market for Spider rigging:

Wally Marshall "signature series" Will handle most anything.

Various sporting good stores will give somewhat of a break if you buy in quanity.
Southeastern Tackle (John- owner) will work with you.
Tell him what you are wanting to do and what is best price he can work out for you
Let him know you are part of FCC group in Florida.
John is out of traveres,Fl 352 742-0036

Grizzly Jig out of Missouri - excellant tackle shop.they will work with you onv
volume - Ask for Wade. 800 305-9866 go on line and get their catalog.

Monks Bait & Tackle also on line give discounts on multi rod purchase.

send me a pm if you need additional assistance. I have no idea what part of
state you are in.

We are Florida Crappie Club - do 30 tournaments a year in Florida from
Okeechobee to Crescent. Look us up on this Florida site *(Florida Crappie Club)

[Bigslab11]

Tanks for all the quick info and responses guys

[Speck Detector]

A lot of info on brand, but length comes into play in both spider-rigging "pushing" & long-lining "pulling", up front pushing you'll need to consider speed & depth/weight to keep out of trolling motor & out back you'll want to keep line tangles to a minimum by using different lengths & angles...no exact science on these methods, just a few things to consider before investing in 6 or more poles, good luck