BnM Russ Bailey 10.5' pole

Have been considering getting the BnM R.Bailey 10.5' pole and was wondering what all of you that have used it think of it? How sensitive is it? Is there a pole thats more sensitive for Vert. Jigging? How is it for flipping/casting? Does it have a good back bone? (from watchin MidWest Crapping it looks like a good pole with good back bone) Also what size of reel is good to pair with a rod like this? Have a small Pflueger Trion and Abu Cardinal (both say 80yds/6lb) that need a pole, would this rod work? Or should I size up?
Thanks
Zack

Sam heaton super sensitve best jigging pole by far in my eyes

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Originally Posted by ILpanfish

Have been considering getting the BnM R.Bailey 10.5' pole and was wondering what all of you that have used it think of it? How sensitive is it? Is there a pole thats more sensitive for Vert. Jigging? How is it for flipping/casting? Does it have a good back bone? (from watchin MidWest Crapping it looks like a good pole with good back bone) Also what size of reel is good to pair with a rod like this? Have a small Pflueger Trion and Abu Cardinal (both say 80yds/6lb) that need a pole, would this rod work? Or should I size up?
Thanks
Zack

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I have 6 of the pre- B"n"M Russ Baileys (Back before Crappie Wizard sold out to B"n"M). I suspect they are even better now that B"n"M has gone to the cork handle on them. Good rod with out the cork!

I have got to know a guy pretty good before I'll even let him fish with 1 of mine. Lite as a feather.

I have the little level winds on mine for vertical jigging but you could use about anything you wanted to.

Yes it is a good pole, and any of the crappie wizard poles are.

I don't think either Russ Bailey or Richard Williams would have let BNM put their name on anything they didn't think was a good product.

Good rods, I would suggest playing with reels till you find one that gives you the best balance point.....a heavy rod balanced fishes better than a light rod unbalanced.

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Originally Posted by The Lip RIPPERS

Good rods, I would suggest playing with reels till you find one that gives you the best balance point.....a heavy rod balanced fishes better than a light rod unbalanced.

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Very good advice

You can also tape quarters or some other weight to the bottom. He's right an rod & reel that isn't balanced will wear you out. A balanced rod lets you fish all day w/little effort.

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Originally Posted by Bronson

You can also tape quarters or some other weight to the bottom. He's right an rod & reel that isn't balanced will wear you out. A balanced rod lets you fish all day w/little effort.

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Washers are cheaper.

Wait on second though, with our U.S. currency dropping like a rock you might get off cheaper with the Quarters! :D

Nothing at all wrong with Russ's 10.5. It will make you a good jig fishing rod.

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Originally Posted by Big Nasty

Sam heaton super sensitve best jigging pole by far in my eyes

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Can't comment on the RB, since I have never held one. But the Sam Heaton is my favorite rod by far.

I have three B-n-M crappie rods and would not hesitate to add more.

Check this vid on U Tube. I like the way the poles perform for this guy. Nice top action and good backbone

YouTube - ‪winter time crappie fishing on Kentucky Lake‬‏

you cannot beat BnM - we have been using one of their rods for years.

I a late to this thread. I just got two in 2018 got crappie jiggingon them and casting floatwitj jig and tube. Used eith shimano Siena 1000 or zebco 33 trigger Six pound line on both slime line 6#. Yesterday had a cat about 6# on this rod towing me and aluma craft 16 crappie boat around rod held up well. Is heavier and stiffer them bums ultra light rod but a good rod

I have 2 Bailey 10.5 and 2 BnM 10 foot Ultimates. I like the Ultimates a lot better....the ultimates are a lot more sensitive...I would sell the Baileys if I knew how to ship them..

I like my 11 ft BnM Sam Heaton

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Has a lot to do with what you prefer . Both the Sam Heaton and the Russ Bailey are good rods . I have never bought a 10 ft. rod and very few under 12 ft . That does not mean that longer is better, I just prefer that feel to the shorter rods . Fish water deeper than 15 ft? use Pflouger President 1620 series and for shallower water I like the Slater plastic reel that has metal drag knob .