What length of jig pole do you use and does it vary on how you are fishing. I have a couple of 10' rods that I use regardless of the situation but am still fairly new to crappie fishing.
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What length of jig pole do you use and does it vary on how you are fishing. I have a couple of 10' rods that I use regardless of the situation but am still fairly new to crappie fishing.
General rule on pole length..... The shallower and clearer, the longer the pole needed. Jmo......
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Originally Posted by midsouth man
I really like my 11' Ozark Jig Pole
I fish average most days 6 to 9' of water. Use a 12' pole with 10' of line out. That way I can fish top to bottom and still enough rod to bring in the fish!
When you say jig pole i assume you are talking about vertical jigging? 11' is a good all around length for me, but different situations may call for a 10', 11' or 12' rod. Use the longest rod you can afford for spiderin. It has been explained to me that the further you can get your bait from the boat, the more fish you catch.
(C.J.)
I spider rig and use 13' rods out over the trolling motor so as not to get line in the motor and 10' rods on the outter rod holders. I use a four rod system.Attachment 104211
ozark 11 ft jig pole and ozark 14 ft trolling poles!!!!!!!!!!!
I use 11'. Honestly don't know what brand it is because it's two different poles put together lol:
I like my Ozark 11' rods for vertical presentations, I prefer a 12' rod for spider rigging. And if I am casting a jig under a cork I like my Ozark 8' rod. Ozark rods are some of the best crappie rods I have used, I have used several brands, Ozark gets my vote hands down. Donald/ Conway is your Ozark rod connection, give him a shout cause he can hook you up.
AMEN Brother Jerry AMEN!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by MEATGETTER
X2 call Conway/AKA Don Blakely... I also absolutely love the 10 foot Ozark out of a smaller boat also. that thing is one tough little feather in your hand.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lkconwayguru
Nothing feels better to me than a 10 footer with a rear reel seat with a zebco t11 spooled full of 6 pound original fluorescent stren tied to a 1/32 ounce jig head out of the second position of my custom mold (cloning the original garland head ) fitted with a solid body black/chartreuse or red/ white skirt. I feel I get better control and precision with less strain on my old arms. I fish oxbows andmore shallow waters so 8-9 feet is about my maximum depth. The 10 footer is perfect. 11-12 footers are more unwieldy. Just putting together a trowling rig with some 18-14-12-8 combinations. Now to start a 14 ft spider rig! Works great for me but maybe not for your style.
X2. I used mine for the first time last weekend, and it wuz the bomb!!! I have the rear reel seat model, and its very well balanced, and sensitive. I use the Ozark 16' trolling poles, and they are the best I've ever used, and I've tried them ALL!!Quote:
Originally Posted by mdperson
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I use a 11' BnM Brush Cutter for vert. jiggin. Some times I only have 1' of clearance to set the hook and they have backbone to the tip and light. I use 14' Ozark to troll with and love them. I am thinking about getting one of those Ozark Jig pole I hear some much about.
Well if you want to talk Ozark rods give me a call. I would be glad to help you anyway I can with a new pole.501-912-2986
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It's Todd Huckabee signature series rods for me. Love the backbone on 10' Meat Draga and 11' Pulling.
I like a 11 footer all around. I have all b&m jig poles right now but I'm in the process of changing that. I have a camo brush cutter that I really like. I also have 3 SAMs super sensitives 2 in 11 foot and 1 in 10 foot and a Russ bailey signature series thats 10' 6". I will have a rear seat 11 foot ozark or 2 to try out soon I hope.
I use an 11' Grizzly Elite in most cases for vertical jigging and 14' poles for my trolling (spider rig). I think it mainly has to do with what you are comfortable with. Balance is a lot to consider to so your arm doesn't wear out.
I went to the Am rodsmith site and they don't show the crappie getter anymore. Guess they dont make them anymore huh? Too bad, I like them a lot.Quote:
Originally Posted by MEATGETTER
I was looking at those too rtark. When I finally decided to try them they weren't on the grizzly jig site anymore. Well the 11 footers. they still have some 10's and 12's. i may try a 10 but i got too many rods as it is but then again dont we all. So now I'm going to try the 11ft ozark out with the rear reel seat. They come out with a rear reel seat SAMs super sensitive too I may give one of them a whirl too. I have the regular ones and they are pretty good.
I have both a ozark and the cgetter, The ozark is tougher but a little heavier and for sure a better rod tip. I just liked the CG for the lighter action. CrappiePro is right about that 10 foot Ozark, reallllllly sweet.Quote:
Originally Posted by Xpress Fishing