Thread: EF, Rocky, Or Paint creek....

My wifes Gpa got me a 9' UL rod from Bass Pro earlier... whats your guys' opinion on when to use the long pole vs using the 6 or 7' rods?

I like the longer rods for trolling, vertical jigging, and slip floats. For casting jigs I like 5.5-7'.

Originally Posted by EFslabs

I like the longer rods for trolling, vertical jigging, and slip floats. For casting jigs I like 5.5-7'.

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ok... can you explain slip floating a little bit to me? I picked up a few slip floats today.... just about the same as doing for catfish and stuff?

Originally Posted by CrappyFisher

ok... can you explain slip floating a little bit to me? I picked up a few slip floats today.... just about the same as doing for catfish and stuff?

Yeah, for crappie it's just a lighter version. Everyone has their favorite type or style. Slip floats allow you to fish from 1' to 20' or more deep. Anything much over a few feet deep becomes more difficult with a fixed float. Once you find some active fish it becomes easier to maintain the proper debth. minnows are the more popular bait for slip floats but jigs can also be used.

You'll find people rig theirs a bit differently, but here's how I do mine. Bobber stop first, tiny bead, float, splitshot, and hook about 6'' below the sinker. I like to use small floats, and match the size of sinker to where the float barely stays up.

Originally Posted by Hillbilly910

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Words of wisdom........

16ft for vert trolling.......14 & 12 for long lining......12 for chucking floats.....9 chucking jigs