Thread: Favorite bluegill rod

When using a casting presentation, I would use a 4.5' to 7' rod. The shorter rods in tight places and the longer ones when it's more of an open area. Richard Williams Crappie Wizard rod (CW75) in the 7.5' version. BnM also has 6.5' Buck's Graphite Spinning Rod (SP65G). For the shorter rods BnM's SharpShooter and Buck's Graphite Spin Casting and Spinning rods come in 4.5' to 5.5' lengths. I have found that many ultralight rods just don't have enough backbone to get a good hookset. I like to really stay connected to my bait not only for the hookset but also to feel the slightest of bites. I think you'll find that all the BnM rods will have just the right amount of backbone. The longer rods are 2 piece, so if by chance you do break a tip you can get a replacement tip section for a fraction of the cost of buying a whole new rod. Hope this helps.

I'm with CrappiePappy on this one!!!! I own 4 Berkley Cherrywood Rods (6'5 length, 2 piece) for Sunfish and Crappie jiggin and 2 Berkley Lightnin Rods (6'5, 2 piece) for finesse jiggin for larger species (Smallies and Bucketmouths). Give up some of the sensitivity with the Lightnin Rods but they have a stiffer, stronger backbone for the bigger fish! Got'em all rigged with different type jigs and colors. And yes, I treat'em like gold!!!!