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does anybody use the Mr Crappie Solo reels for there trolling rods? I have one on my jig pole and I love how easy it is to strip line out if needed and I am thinking since I dont ever reel very often while spider rigging these may work good....any opinions on this? I hate using the spinning reels that I have now, just curious if anyone has used these for their trolling rods
Should work, I love my baitcasters, thumb bar allows me to let line out easy. I HATE SPINNING REELS!!!!!
I hate spinning reels too rees Im looking at going a different route....ready to get rid of these ones I have
Try Baitcaster. I use a spinning real on jigpole I hate those solo reels
I finally settled on baitcasters with thumbar and flipping switch. It's really nice not to have to turn the handle to engage the reel.
Do the Silos have the anti reverse feature...if they do, They would probably work, Bait caster thumb bars for me
how much are yall buying baitcasters with thumbars for?
Give Grizzly Jig a call and talk to Lou. I have got good ones there for $15 to $20Quote:
Originally Posted by tigerinfielder3
The man that owns and sells Southern Crappie Rods has changed over to and sells a reel very similar to the Solo reel. It is just a little larger and has the longer stem. Watched one of his videos and they seemed to work fine. Think he gets around 14.00 for them. Have searched the net for a better price but can't find the one with longer stem. I use Baitcasters with Thumbar put toying with the idea of the solo. Like the idea of the lighter weight.
bought 4 off eBay this morning for $17/each. There were some for $7 but the shipping was like 10/each so I just went with the people that were not trying hide the cost. Wish I would have thought about grizzly but too late now.Quote:
Originally Posted by tigerinfielder3
Use what the pros use.
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How do I find these reels?Quote:
Originally Posted by cray
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Those type reels are fine for a jig pole single pole fishing. But not good spider rigging or power trolling.....you gonna be in a mess when a striper or a goo or a big catfish hit. Baitcasters with thumbars are the way to go.
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Would not fishing deep water like bay springs be a pain with a reel that has no level wind ? I may be wrong in thinking the solo has no free turning spool .
They will work but I would look at getting spin reels or bait casters when you can. I've been using spinners for about 4 years. Works great for me tight lining or jigging. Each to there own I guess.
http://www.southerncrappierods.com/b...fly-reel/#mainQuote:
Originally Posted by tigerinfielder3
Just call Ed Dukes and he will take care of you.
Somebody post a picture or a model number of one of the baitcasters with a thumb at they use. I use a micro casting reel because of weight. Would love to compare what y'all use.
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That's not heavy on the spider rigging poles?Quote:
Originally Posted by Rees Guide
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Not to me, but I don't understand why folks fret over weight, the rod holders hold the rods, prolly had 10 different women fish out of my rig last year and never heard one of the say the rod was heavy because of the reel.
That was my issue. Wife doesn't fish often but the lighter the better. And I've found the lighter does come up and out of the holder easier. Thanks for the picture. Now to find some at a good price.
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Dont understand why some folks worried about weight on spyder rig poles.....they in rod holders untill you set the hook on a fish.
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Academy sports has the shakespeare "agility" for under 28.00 . This was a few weeks back so you may want to call . pretty solid reel . not the best but way better than some of the lower end for sure .
What exactly do the thumb bars do? I've tried looking up YouTube videos
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Let you release line out easy, like when fishing real shallow you can mash the thumb bar and let line out instead of shucking the pole back to get the fish in, way easier once you get the hang of it. Better drag too