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ok ht poles are 4 for 64.00 at monks and limit poles are 4 for 75.00 at grizzly so what do you guys think i am very new to this and have never spider rigged i have a drift master spider rig so if you were in my shoes which would you buy oh i will also be trying to push cranks at some point so i need rods that can spider rig and push cranks thanks
or should i buy something else altogether
I use the 12' crappie maxx rods to push and pull crank baits. They can handle a 2oz weight with no problem. b&m is coming out with a new rod if not all ready out. Get in touch with Monk's crappie get him to tell you bout them
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The HT & Limit poles may be OK for beginning Spider Rigging ... but, I'm not sure they aren't a bit too "soft" for Pushing/Pulling cranks.
I Push jigs a lot, and sometimes cranks ... I have one BnM PST 14' rod and two 14' Capps & Coleman (BnM) rods, and with 1/2oz of weight the difference in the amount of bend between the two models is insignificant .... but, put on 1.5oz of weight and there's a big difference. Capps/Coleman rods are basically meant for Spider Rigging, which is why they have the softer tip. PST's (ProStaff Trolling) are better for pushing with heavier weights ... but either will work. You can Spider Rig with PST's, but you may not see the lighter bites at times.
And if you're going to do both with the same rods ... you might as well go ahead and buy line counter reels for them. You won't pay much more for them than you would for a low end baitcast reel with a thumbar, but you will be able to let out exactly however much line you need ... and not have to measure the line (again) after each retrieval.
You might also keep your eyes on the Personal Classifieds, as there are long rods & various reels (new & used) being sold on there, quite often.
Spend the extra money first time. Get you a set of 14 ft 143t's from southern crappie rods. Spider rig very well and can push 3 oz weight just fine. Great quality and much cheaper than other brands.
thanks guys the old saying you get what you pay for i guess. really appreciate the replies
I have some PST rods and have broke more tips than I want to talk about. I also have four 16 foot Crappie maxx rods they are the best in my opinion. I am getting ready to buy two 12" two 14' crappie maxx rods from Monk's Crappie.
Thanks for all the answers this site is a lot of help I am going to keep my eyes on the for sale section for a few days if nothing shows up I will order new really can't thank you guys enough
I have 12' high tech I use to spider rig. So far they are good. wish I had 14's but overall the rods work fine. I don't run cranks so can't offer anything there. I got mine form Grizzly jig, the reels that came with were junk, had to replace
I would recommend the southern crappie rods in the 143T. They are supper tough rods and still sensitive enough for spider rigging!
Southern Crappie Rods if you can swing em!!
You will love em!
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All the aforementioned rods are good! It's a matter of preference, and finding rods to do multiple duty.
I like Pro Angler myself, and have four. But I have B&M, West Point and "Custom" rods too. What ever rods you can afford, make SURE you can get replacement tips. Sooner or later.....:fish
the scr 143 ft. (not the T model ) are great for just spider rigging . No one rod does it all , well . :dono
When I first started Spider rigging I bought limit rods. Since then I've tried many different rods--some of them very expensive. I keep setting the expensive rods aside in favor of the limits. I love those rods and will continue using them. I had to chuckle the other day. A warden stopped to check our license. He commented about those very expensive rods.
BTW I use 12' rods.
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I second the limit rods I have 4 12' 2 10' and and 4 8' I use them for spider rigging, long lining, jigging and using minnows under a slip float to each their own I guess.
I like my crappie maxx 14' rods. Solid rods hold 2oz weights with ease ii have go over 1oz I generally just stay home.
Those Limit rods are tough to beat, especially if you are an “occasional troller” like me.
i ended up with southern crappie 16' s i got eight of them but only using 4 till i get used to it
Is a "Limit" rod the ones sold at Grizzly, made by Pinnacle?
Yes that's the one's I'm talking aboutQuote:
Originally Posted by FurFlyin
Good choice on the southern crappie rods