i am new to crappie fishing and i would like to know anyones outlook on what kind of spinning reels would be best and anyones outlook on the zebco slab seeker spinnig version:D
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i am new to crappie fishing and i would like to know anyones outlook on what kind of spinning reels would be best and anyones outlook on the zebco slab seeker spinnig version:D
newbie,, just purchased one of the zebcos myself but haven't tried it yet.
I use quantum SS1 reels as a general rule
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Originally Posted by newbie20
I'm not overly impressed with the "slabseeker" rod ... I've never "fished" with one, but I have handled them at a local bait shop.
I own many different brands of spinning reels, from UL's to med sized "bass" reels, and use them all for various Crappie fishing methods. Matching the reel to the rod, and getting a reel that balances well with the rod, are critical measures to consider. You can't really pinpoint a "best" reel, just by opinion ... there really is no "one size fits all", in spinning reels. You need to do some hands on comparisons, and be able to mix and match the reels and rods that you think you have an interest in.
The method you intend to use the rod/reel for, is also critical to consider ... as far as weight, length, spool size, line capacity, weight of bait used, line size used, and so forth. And there is always "budget" to consider.
Give us a little more idea about "how" you intend to use these oufits (what method --- casting, trolling, vertical jigging, tightline, etc), budget range per outfit, how familiar you are with spinning outfits, etc ... and we might be able to point you in the right direction. Are you looking for one really good quality outfit ... or a couple of cheaper ones, to get you started.
What lakes do you fish, or intend to fish ?? And are you a total newbie to fishing, or just new to Crappie fishing ?? The more we know about you, and where you are (as far as knowledge base about fishing, in general), the more likely we are to be able to help you along. We want you to succeed, have a blast doing so, and end up with a rod/reel outfit that will make your fishing fun and exciting.
... cp :cool:
I have a friend that owns a tackle shop & he sold me 2 12' combos at cost to see how I liked them. After using them 1 time I took them out of the boat & put them on the "spare rod" hooks in the garage. They are mainly a glass rod & are not very good for vertical jigg'n. Not very sensitive to the touch. Too whippy for my taste also. Where they are best is bobber fish'n. The best part of the combo is the little #11 zebco reel. Just my 2 Cents! :D
I use Quantum SS1 reels as well. I think that I have 5 or 6 rigs. All are set up on Graphite rods. I spool with 4 pound Stren Gold. I only fish jigs so this set up allows me casting distance and are sensitive. The gold line lets me see the slightest peck on the days when they are not knocking the daylights out of my jigs. The jigs for the most part are 1/16 ounce with tubes or curly tails. I do on occasion use 1/32 and 1/8. I also use a road runner style head that I pour my self. I like to have plenty of each style jigs and tails so I can give the Crappie what they want. My two cents worth.
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well i am located in ky and i will mainly be fishing in yatesville and caverun lake during spring spawn but in summer mainly caverun i plan to use vertical jigging and live bait dropped in increments untill i find a "strike zone"" but i am open to any better suggestions as far as my general knowledge of fishing goes i fish for anything that swims and have been scince i was 6 years old i have many spincast reels but i want a spinning reel to mainly specify for crappie i am willing to bend on how much to pay in my book theres no price for a good fishing reel but i am mainly looking for a spinning under 50 or so dollars so there is my
fellow Kentuckian.Quote:
Originally Posted by newbie20
Never fished Yatesville ... but have fished Cave Run since it opened.
I don't vertical jig ... but, I do cast a lot :D then follow-up with a method I call Vertical Casting. If you haven't read it already, I wrote an article explaining how I do it : http://www.crappie.com/articles/crappiepappy.htm
You might want to try it, sometime ... it works ;)
If you're looking for a med size reel, in that price range, I would suggest looking at a Mitchell 308X @ $40 or Shimano Spirex 1000 or 2000 @ $60 (depending on whether you like a manual bail/single handle or trigger bail/double handle). And if you were looking for something a little smaller/lighter/cheaper .... consider the low end Shimano's (AX - TX - CX ... between $15-25). Between those, in the Shimano line, are several nice reels .... Sienna $30 - Sonora $40 - Solstace $50 - Sidestab $30
Mitchell Avocet Silver AV-S500UL @ $22 or AV-S1000 (same reel, slightly larger) @ $22 .... might be a consideration. You might also want to look at the Spidercast Tarantula 200U @ $30
You might want to consider what brand/length rod you will be using, before deciding on which reel to put on it. Balance and overall weight of the outfit, especially for vertical jigging, is a big consideration. A rod with a Tenn Handle is easier to balance, with most any reel, than one with a fixed reel seat. Check out the BnM FnF rods (Tenn Handle - cork) and the Sam Heaton Super Sensitive (fixed reel seat) .... see website link at top of page (site sponsors).
I don't want to sound like I'm pushing any particular brand/model ... and I haven't used, or don't own, all of the above mentioned rods/reels. I'm just familiar with some of them, and I own/use some of them. They've all been very reliable, and trouble free.
... luck2ya ... cp :cool:
thanks for your info crappie pappy i appreciate it what about the Abu garcia cardinal on a ugly stick??? i am interested in these poles my friend has one and it is the sensetive rod as they come also i would like a kind of ligther reel is the crappie combo by shakespeare a good choice or is the better deal bying reel and pole seperate or maybe the zebco genesis any more reels you would reccomend in th 0-35 dollar range would do just fine for a begginer reel so any more info would be appreciated
I just don't know what to tell you about the outfits you have mentioned here, as I've never used them.Quote:
Originally Posted by newbie20
Combo's are OK ... if you can handle them before purchasing. That way you would be able to feel the actual weight distribution and balance, and how it feels to you. You might pick up one of my outfits, and wonder how in the heck I can cast all day with it ... but, for me it's just fine. Everybody's taste is a little different.
What length rod are you looking for ?? Is there a tackle shop near you, where you could go and do some comparison "feel" tests ??
... cp :cool:
thanks again i have felt of many poles and one of the lightest and my favorite is a berkly ultra light pole at Wal mart it is sensitive and super light have you tried this pole or maybe the rhino with glow action tip also is abu garcia a good brand or would shaakespeare or mitchell be a better brand i pesonally think the abu garcia cardinal looks like it could hold up to anything but again just a thought what about also the length i am preferring is anywhere between 5-7 foot but is there any poles u would reccomend for crappie if so i wpould like a price range below or at 25 dollars preferalby less but i will be going to bass pro shops they might have a wider variety but any brand poles or reels you would reccomend would be good any info
Thanks again your an awesome help