I really don't know much about crappie fishing. Basically I have drag fished after the spawn for a few trips and do vertical jigging in the late fall and early winter. I haven't needed long casts. However, I recently have been fishing lay downs and in order to keep out far enough to be beyond the farthest limbs I can not cast as close to the trunk as I would like. I've been using my Ned rods which don't really work on 1/16 oz baits very well. I need a rod that will cast a 1/16 oz with a 1000 reel and braided line. I looked at BPS for a while in Springfield and walked away confused. What I need is some recommendations so I can go back with some knowledge. Thanks.