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Hey guys heading down to Sardis next week. I was wondering if you think we would be better off spider rigging or should i be bringing a single pole for casting as well? Its my understanding that once the spawn hits you will want the single pole for getting close to the banks.
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More than likely single pole, but I'd bring my trolling gear just in case
Casting?? We need more water right now to get back in the creeks. Most single polers don't cast to them until they get in the grass(high water). We take a long rod and work a jig really slow around structure. There will be folks casting around the dam though. They like to work the area around the earth quake thing.
I dont really have a long pole so except my fly rods which i think would be a hoot. So it would be casting a bobber with a minnow. May have to come up with a long rod though. I prefer to spider rig down there but want to be able to be where the fish are.
Not sure what you spider rig with but if they are 12'they will work. If not a jig pole is a must. We don't do much casting, don't care much for a cork. Good luck
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I know now several people who jig fish with fly rods. That's all my father owns
hhmmm you guys have me thinking now. Our rigging rods are 14fters so a little long for jigging, but my fly rod is 9ft i could throw some 8lb test on the end and we would be in business. Or I may run to bass pro or cabelas this weekend. Any jigging rod/reel combos you guys prefer?
B & M Ultra lite, Sam Heaton or one of the double touch Duck Commanders should fill the bill nicely.
Do they sell those at Cabelas or Bass pro?
Bass Pro does, but since your in MO call Grizzly jig. They better prices and more inventory.
The only problem is i need it by next thursday and dont know if they can get it to me in time. Maybe we will make a stop on the way down and spend a bunch of money in there lol
Grizzly Jig has 'em, and MANY more to consider, plus prices are very good. Personally I like a little stiffer spin in mine so I can lift straight up, but everybody has their own preference. I do very little short casting with my 10 footer, and generally use a slip cork unless I'm wading and can slip in good and close and drop it in her mouff.
Would you recommend to 10fter to a newbie? Or should i go with something smaller? As you can see i am new to this single pole stuff and pretty new to crappie fishing in general. It doesnt seem to complex but just want to make sure.
Get a 12'or at the least 11'. I use to only use 11' until I used a 12'. 10'&11'are good for wading and pitching a cork.
Thanks guys im heading to nashville Friday so i may have to make a detour and head to grizzly jig and check out some B&M rods.
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