spider rigging rod size / brand ???????????

Howdy, I live near Fayetteville, my home lake is a dried up mud hole Woodlake. A gated golf course community around a was productive lake, especially the bridges on the feeder creeks. Since the hurricane made dam troubles. I now own a 1986 deep V Sea Nymph 16'8", w/ 40 evenrude. So sweet.
I plan on fishing Shearon Harris and Jordon ans well as Kerr
Just bought two Melinium spider rig (4 rods holder)
Thinking about Jenko Slab City rods. Herd a lot of good about the brand for being new to the game. I want to use under 3/4 weight, probably 1/2, double jigs
I want to start off slow and set my self up for success as much as I can. I don't want to over whelm myself, as I will be fishing alone mostly, and want to enjoy!!!!!!!!!! Fishing is my passion.
Now I am second guessing myself on the 12 foot rods, do i need 14?
12' are 2 piece and 14' and up are 3 piece
more options and opinions than rods. I KNOW

14s

Woulda said 16 if that was an option:fish

Many people enjoy 14 ft Southern crappie rods. Get a rod transport when fishing and store in bldg when home to keep from breaking down all the time. Ed duke that owns SCR also has some good YouTube videos on spider rigging and setup that will help you get started off fast, his shop is over in concord nc area.


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southern crappie rods are the only rods made from carbon and kevlar and have that soft action needed to see the subtlest of bites and yet tough enough to withstand years of abuse, if your starting out u might want to stick with the 12's, real long rods can overwhelm folks that arent used to them, google southern crappie rods and call ed up, u won't be disapointed

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I bought some cheaper rods from Monk's crappie to determine if I liked spider rigging. Since then I've done some upgrading and have added some Southern Crappie Rods to the mix and they are very nice. I have mostly 12's a 10 and a 11 and a 14. To be honest I like the 12's best of all. I'm typically in deep water so I don't know if the extra 2 feet would matter as much as in shallow water I'll let those with more experience answer that. A trip over to Monk's place might be a good idea as he could help you get set up with what you need from rods to reels to rigs and its probably only about an hr from your house.

I may get bashed for this but I have had numerous sets of 12' and 14' spider Riggs. Never owned a Southern Crappie Rod so cant speak for those, but Ive heard good and bad in all brands. Im a crappie maxx and mr. crappie brand man. I absolutely love them and it doesn't break the bank. I have tried numerous brands and have had the best results with Crappie Maxx and Mr. Crappie. Also Bass Pro will refund your money for Crappie Maxx the first 45 days if you dont like them. We all have our preferences and we all like what we like. I would go with 12' to start just because of the length and getting used to a long rod and placing in the boat when baiting and removing fish. It will be a little different until you get used to it. Then i would go to 14' if thats what you want. You can always sell the 12'. I love a light action 12'. No problem seeing light bites after you learn what to look for. Just my 2 cents worth. Let the bashing begin about my brand of choice!! :Rofl

I've all kinds of brands and nonbrands. I'm a Fisher on a budget so if it works I use it.
I don't have a boat anymore for now, but plan on getting one. But still like what I do have and use it when I get an invite to go fishing.


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Do like had been mentioned above--go to YouTube and look at all the Ed Duke video's that you can find. He does a good job of talking about spider rigging up front and pushing up front with heavy weights while long-lining out the back. I read something simple, but true a while back: warm water go faster and with cold water go slower.

Southern crappie rod in 14. I have them in 14 and 12. I have 2 other sets of 12's and a set of 14 Denali rods I love. The southern's are tough as nails, very forgiving and were designed to be fished with 1/2 oz weight. Very sensitive but good back bone. I started with 12's and wish I had started with 14. Buy them once and go fishing. I fish out of a stick steer and have no problem with the 14 by myself. Plus in a good quality rod they are cheapest out there.

Get 14s now because if you dont....you will want them later

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I started like most people and bought all kinds of rods to save money. Like most people I upgraded over the years and finally ended up with Southern Crappie Rods. I wish I would have just bought them from the start they would have been much cheaper than all the other sets. I use 14' although the 16' are good. My deal is storage and the length of my boat so 14' is best for me. As far as guarantees, I guarantee Ed will take them back if you don't like them. He has a waiting list sometimes for his rods so no problem getting your money back if need be. I have broke 2 of his rods. Stepped on one while fishing and stuck one into my garage door. He has replacement section so you don't have buy whole rod. My wife is my main partner and she will tell you bout these rods. She got her first 2 pounder and many near 2 pounds after I got Southern rods. She says she can now see the bite and fishing is fun to her now so I get to fish more. Just my opinion.

I started like most people and bought all kinds of rods to save money. Like most people I upgraded over the years and finally ended up with Southern Crappie Rods. I wish I would have just bought them from the start they would have been much cheaper than all the other sets. I use 14' although the 16' are good. My deal is storage and the length of my boat so 14' is best for me. As far as guarantees, I guarantee Ed will take them back if you don't like them. He has a waiting list sometimes for his rods so no problem getting your money back if need be. I have broke 2 of his rods. Stepped on one while fishing and stuck one into my garage door. He has replacement section so you don't have buy whole rod. My wife is my main partner and she will tell you bout these rods. She got her first 2 pounder and many near 2 pounds after I got Southern rods. She says she can now see the bite and fishing is fun to her now so I get to fish more. Just my opinion.

I've got 9 of the 12' crappie maxx rods that I push and pull crank baits with i like them because they have backbone. I've also got 8 14' rods i use in the spring.


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if i did start with 12s I could indeed get 14s later, and if I dont have to sell em, then I got more toys

maybe we can set some hooks one day

It is hard to beat Southern Crappie rods for price and performance. I'm sure I will buy more at some time. I have a couple Bass Pro Crappie Maxx I like and I use one or 2 Bass Pro telescoping. I troll with 12-16 ft rods and I stagger by the length to help keep lines from tangling up.

Check out these 14 Ft South Bend poles:

South Bend 14ft Pole :: Monk's Crappie

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I have a set of southern crappie in 12 and 14 ft. I just recently added a set of the 14 heavies and will be trying them soon. You cannot go wrong with the sc rods. For my style of fishing they are the best. That is 24 rods in 3 sets. I bought the heavies so I can push off the front with 2 oz weights and pull off the back.

In my opinion Jenko trolling rods are 2nd to none i have using them for going on 3yrs.The Spider Troll are the best of both worlds. They have a very soft tip to see the light bite and plenty of backbone to handle the Big Girls!!!!

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Originally Posted by sinkermaker

I have a set of southern crappie in 12 and 14 ft. I just recently added a set of the 14 heavies and will be trying them soon. You cannot go wrong with the sc rods. For my style of fishing they are the best. That is 24 rods in 3 sets. I bought the heavies so I can push off the front with 2 oz weights and pull off the back.

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as sinkermaker mentioned, thesouthern crappie 14' heavies are great rods, i bought two and now want to go purely with those for tight lining.