HT Panfish Special Graphite reviews?

ANybody using the HT Panfish Special all-graphite? Im looking to replace my arsenal and going to buy 4 new rods. 2-10' and 2-12 footers. I have a HT Jiggin stick all graphite 12' and I like it. But Id rather have the threaded reel seat. Are the Panfish Specials real "whippy" or do they have a little backbone like the B&M's. Hate to buy online without picking it up and feeling it but If I can get some good feedback from everybody I may pull the trigger. If not...Ill be off to Bass Pro this weekend and check their inventory. Thanks
Chris

EDIT: By the way...I did do a search and found some info...but most was on the NON-graphite rods. ANd nothing really describing the action of the rod.

All I use is HT 12' Graphite. I got mine from Grizzly Jig. My son Juicy and my Pa in Law use them also.

they are good rods We use the 14' pro trollers for both tightlining and trolling, the 12'ers are just as good. Grizzly has them and can tell you all you need to know about them.


Ps.... southern crappie rods are good also and almost unbreakable. you can google them also for more info. But you want go wrong with either.

SouthernCrappie rods are all I use now. Best rod for the money out there.

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Originally Posted by cray

SouthernCrappie rods are all I use now. Best rod for the money out there.

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I see they are Kevlar...how is the weight? Lighter than graphite?

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SouthernCrappie rods are all I use now. Best rod for the money out there.

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X2 !

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Originally Posted by Progator135

I see they are Kevlar...how is the weight? Lighter than graphite?

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Yes. I had one guy try to tell me they were heavier than the Capps and Coleman. Not in my opinion. They have a very sensitive tip but plenty of backbone to handle bigger fish. I do not recommend this and I have no affiliation with them, I have put my 14 fter in a rod holder and taken the line in my hand, bent the tip back almost to the handle with out breaking. Was demonstrating to some folks at our fall camp how tough they are. I just believe in them and Ed Dukes is a great guy to deal with. When buying them you are dealing directly with with the guy who developed the rod.

I am spider rigging with my rods and they are in the holder most of the time, so weight wasn't on the top of my list. I hate whippy rods, I wanted a rod with some backbone but still sensitive. Have been using 12' B'n'M brushcutters, they have more backbone to me than other B'n'M rods. Decided to to try some 14 footers and on recommendations here got two Southern Crappies, Can't speak to the weight cause I don't have anything to compare them too except 12' rods. I can say when I put them together I said too myself that they felt light. I am well satisfied with the rods and when I get ready for more, they will be Southern Crappie's

I sell and use the HT Graphites, light weight and sensitive. Ideal for long line trolling; however, not heavy enough for spider rigging with 1/2 oz or more of lead. Ideal jigging pole! Price is excellent for graphite.

Monk

BPS has their Crappie Madness Sale right now. The Crappie Maxxx signature series are very sensitive rods, have a good backbone, and are not as whippy as the BGJP's are. They sale both so hold them in your hands and feel for yourself. I will be updating my 14fters this year tomorrow! Like the new fluorescent tips on the poles. 14's are only 40 bucks. Steal! Good time to get a new dock shooting rod for the low too!

Thanks for the input everybody...I hemmed and hawed and scratched my head and FInally decided on the BGJP. I went to Bass Pro Friday, caught a seminar, and put my hands on every crappie pole that was on the rack. The Crappie Max are Ok, but the BnM just seemd to have the right amount of backbone to weight ratio. I would really like to feel one of the southern crappie rods. But I just cant spend the money on something I cant feel first. I think Ill be happy with the BnM's for a while. Theyve proven themselves for years. Again, I appreciate all the Inputs. Ill be looking to see if anybody is using the Southern crappie poles dirung my outings..hopefully I can try one someday and decide whether or not to get one.

Just for future reference, a 14 foot SCR weighs 9.12 ounces. What does your BGJP weigh?

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Just for future reference, a 14 foot SCR weighs 9.12 ounces. What does your BGJP weigh?

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You know, Yikess .... I wish ALL brands would list the weights of their rods. Might even be a selling point that could be touted for comparison.

... cp :kewl

I agree CrappiePappy but in this case we are talking about a trolling rod that sits in a rack 99% of the time so I don't really see where the physical weight is a major issue. Seems to me the strength and action would be more important. Now with a jig pole the actual weight would be a major concern.

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