Southern Crappie Rods

[bigorange84]

Any one on here use Southern Crappie Rods? I know Wiskers is big on them just wanting to get more input on them. I am looking mainly at the 12ft but considering the 14ft. Any info would be much appreciated. Thanks

[M R Dux]

I have been using them for several years. I think Wiskers first saw them at my shop. I have been very happy with them and have used them in every application I fish (spider rig, trolling cranks, longline, boards) and they have yet to fail me. I have 8, 10, 12,and 14 footers. Great guy to deal with and he has supported our fall get togethers each year.

[bigorange84]

mrdux how heavy are they?

[Cray]

I have the 14's and that is what I would recommend. Love them. They are as light as most other poles I have used and lighter than my PST's. Strong also. Friend of mine wanted to check mine out so I pulled one out of the rack,stuck it in a holder and grabbed the line, pulled it around into a perfect U with him screaming at me that I was going to break it. Nope, he borrowed them for a few days and lifted some 2 lb er's in the boat without a net. Ordered himself a set.

[M R Dux]

mrdux how heavy are they?

I have several B&M models also. I would say the Southerns are slightly heavier but stronger.

[badbrad]

Just landed a 6lb 7oz hybrid on one of my 12' southern crappie rods. They are a very well built rod, not too heavy with plenty of backbone. I ordered 4 to try, and will be ordering more. Highly recommend them.

[blackhawk961]

They are a little heavier than some I have but would not buy anything else again. Great rods & I am fixing to replace my other rods with them.
No need for multi purpose rods, they work great for every thing!

[bigorange84]

Well my mind is pretty much made up. The rig I fish all the time is a blade rig with an 1.5oz bank sinker will the rods carry that weight well?

[M R Dux]

Well my mind is pretty much made up. The rig I fish all the time is a blade rig with an 1.5oz bank sinker will the rods carry that weight well?

You will have some tip bend but plenty of backbone. You will like them.

[LittleJohn]

I just started using 4 of the 16'. Like them very much. also have B&M and Mr Crappie 12 and 14'. Like the Southern poles better.
LittleJohn