I know I've seen a thread or two about Southern Crappie Rods so someone must be using them. Never had one in my hand. As far as weight, how do they compare to other poles? 14 footers are what I'm interested in.
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I know I've seen a thread or two about Southern Crappie Rods so someone must be using them. Never had one in my hand. As far as weight, how do they compare to other poles? 14 footers are what I'm interested in.
i have some 14fters only other 14 fters i had to compare them to are the pst`s.They are about like pst`s in weight,but may be alittle lighter.Ive used mine for about a year now and they seem tough and love the light action of the tip.yikes or cray on here would probally be the two best people to talk to if you want a comparision to other rods.
Thanks blueball. That gives me a good idea on the weight.
I think Rees Guide uses them. I know he has good things to say about em.
I've read a few good things about them....
I've used them for several years. Longlining, pulling cranks, pulling planer boards. They are tough as nails. I know several folks who fished with mine in my boat have called Ed and bought their own. I have 12 and 14 footers.
In my opinion they are in between the PST and BGJP in weight and action. Good all around crappie pole.
I really like mine and they are tuff, actually single pole with one of my 14s in the Grenada tourney this past spring so the feel is very good too. Tip is very good too.
I sold two sets of B&M, and fish with Southern Crappie 14 & 16s. I don't plan on changing again
The Southern crappie rods are outstanding. We've been fishing with a set of 8 for well over a year and have pulled in crappie, catfish and bass. The tip action is light enough that you can see light bites but there's plenty of backbone to lift the fish and swing it in the boat. IMHO, you can't even compare the BGJP's to the Southerns. Paul and I are more than pleased with them. The first time I ever saw one was at camp when Cray was showing them to Yikess. He had Yikess hold that fishing pole and walked the jig all the way back toward him. That 14' rod was bowed in half and Yikess just knew it was gonna break. Needless to say, it didn't.
With a name like Southern Crappie they had to be good.....
You can't go wrong with a Southern. I borrowed Cray's in a tournament and listed my C&C's in the classified section the next day. They are an outstanding rod. They have the sensitivity of a BGJP but the strength of a PST because they have moved the power point down the rod to the mid-section where it's thicker instead of the tip section. It's not as whippy as a C&C so you have better control of the fish especially when fishing alone.Quote:
Originally Posted by arkcrappie
Don't have a comparison but I have 4 14's and I think they are great rods..light,sensitive and good backbone..
I appreciate the feedback. I ordered 8 of them and should have them on Monday.
after you have used them awhile let us know what u think of them:biggrinQuote:
Originally Posted by arkcrappie
Blueball, hopefully you won't see them in the classifieds for sale.
good choice the 14 footers are the best on the market.
SteveJ and I use the 14' poles and love them. With 1/2 oz of weight, they have the perfect bend at the tips. The best pole on the market in my opinion.
must be good as I have never seen any used for sale .Quote:
Originally Posted by determined451
Would not trade mine for any other rod I have ever fished with.
Cray and I were very early converts to the Southern Crappie Rods. Ed is a great guy to deal with and the rods are awesome.
That's all good comments. I'll be glad to get them and put them to the test.
Okay someone say where to get them please, Got to put something in those new spyder locs. Danny
How easy it to get tips if you break one?
Call and ask..will try to mail it that day.
I caught one in the rafter of my shop,and broke it on Monday, called Ed.Had a new one Thursday
The shipping is fast. I ordered my rods on Friday morning. They will be here tomorrow
Bill, he has the best customer service I have dealt with. One man, one product that he is really proud of. And he has never failed to answer the phone.Quote:
Originally Posted by BigRiverMarine
I bought an extra tip with mine, but it's still in the wrapper:-)
That's good to know about the customer service. It's hard to beat BnM in that category.
The new thing to do with some of the tourney guys is to put a C and C tip on the PST rods. Gives you the best of both worlds with only one set of rods and one set of extra tips. The 16'ers can be changed out on the PST's with the CC tips. Not sure about the 14's and 12's, but I think those fit also.
I can tell you already that these rods are good rods! I'm very happy with them.Quote:
Originally Posted by blueball
Wish I would have gotten them sooner.
Hopefully my 4 will arrive today. Now you need four low profile bait casting reels with thumb bars :biggrin
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Something like that?
Why upside down on the reels G?
Feelay taught me that....line puts equal tension on all of the guides and you can see the bite better.
I havent been doing this long but I was told from several ppl keep the eyes down towards the water just like you have in the picsQuote:
Originally Posted by "G"
I think having the guides down also give a louder pop if you have beads on them.