Thread: Southern Crappie Rods

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.

mrdux how heavy are they?

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.

Originally Posted by bigorange84

mrdux how heavy are they?

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

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.

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!

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?

Originally Posted by 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?

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