Cotaco March 24th. Also need advice on rods.

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03-25-2021, 11:21 PM
Treeshaka

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Cotaco March 24th. Also need advice on rods.

Went to the creek and spider rigged a slough right off the creek. Caught around 15. Missed around 5. And brought home 6 or so. ( wasn’t really keeping count ) all fish were caught in chocolate stained water in less than 1 foot of water. Had a blast it was fun and a beautiful day to be on the water. However I broke a tip off one of my rods and broke a handle off one of my reels. I’m just starting out spider rigging so I bought the cheapest stuff I could get. 14’ HT rods with clearance mr crappie reels. 2.50$ a piece from grizzly jig. Had this set of 6 rods for little over a year and now I’m down to 3 so it’s time to upgrade. Looking for two 16’ ers and 4 14’ maybe 2 12’ too. What do y’all use or recommend for a quality rod and reel. I looked at grizzly jig and B&m has so many choices it’s hard to make a decision. Also I’m wanting a rod with a small diameter handle as the HT rods are a tight fit in my holders. Sorry For such a long post and thanks for hanging in there and reading this.......Jordan
03-25-2021, 11:53 PM
Damion Kidd

Nice. Trying to figure how y’all do it in the chocolate milk. Seems that’s all I ever get to fish lately.

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03-26-2021, 06:04 AM
superfly

I use b and m bgjp 14 foot rods for spider rigging. I've had 8 rods for several years now and haven't had any issues. As for reels I use diawa sweepfire spinning reels. There probably not the best but they get the job done.

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03-26-2021, 06:18 AM
RogerA

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I too use 14 ft. BGJP rods for spider rigging. Have been using them for several years and they work good for me. If you break a tip on one you can buy replacement tips. I use several types of spinning reels on mine and have found that most reels with a decent drag to handle the catfish or stripe that we sometimes catch will work ok. One thing I have found spider rigging is be sure the reel has an instant anti reverse, if not it can mess you up. Attachment 397224
03-26-2021, 07:32 AM
Prater4586

I just bought 16ft jenko spider trolls off grizzly jig and i absolutely love them. I put spinning reels on them so i would have a decent drag for non target fish and getting hung up. Had another member here recommend them. They are a light rod also your shoulder won’t be hurting from fishing with them all day. I have boat swung tons of fish with zero issues. If you do break a tip you can buy replacements from grizzly jig for about 20 bucks Grizzly jig. They have a good backbone but a light tip. I can see a super light bite. They around around the same price as the BnMs
03-26-2021, 04:33 PM
Treeshaka

How big around (diameter) is the handle on these
03-26-2021, 04:51 PM
Prater4586

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These are the Jenko spider trolls I was talking about.
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03-26-2021, 05:29 PM
catchNgrease

Grizzly Jig should have the replacement tip for your HT. If I was buying I would look at the Pro Angler Tackle rods. I don't own any but I like what they have to say. And free shipping always makes it sound better. I will own some soon.

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03-26-2021, 07:28 PM
Treeshaka

Well I feel like a idiot now. Last season I threw one away because I broke the tip.
03-26-2021, 07:31 PM
Treeshaka

Sorry but another question...... do these rods mentioned have a bright colored tip. These HT rods have a fluorescent green tip and I like that
03-26-2021, 07:36 PM
Prater4586

The Jenkos have 6 inches of the tip painted fluorescent yellow.
03-26-2021, 08:58 PM
catchNgrease

The pro anglers do not.

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03-26-2021, 09:16 PM
slabby

Second on the pro angler or BGJP the hitec rods are heavy,it's like fishing with a piece of rebar IMO and I also have a set from 10' to 16'

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Originally Posted by catchNgrease

Grizzly Jig should have the replacement tip for your HT. If I was buying I would look at the Pro Angler Tackle rods. I don't own any but I like what they have to say. And free shipping always makes it sound better. I will own some soon.

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03-26-2021, 09:44 PM
jp2

I’ve got HT, BnM, jenko, southern crappie, 12’ thru 16’. Haven’t had any problems with the HT. They aren’t the heaviest of bunch. HT has a 14’ two pc that I love. So much easier to transport and store than the 3 pc.
03-27-2021, 07:31 AM
Treeshaka

That’s another reason I’m leaning away from the HT is the weight. There not bad when spider rigging but if you try to pick one up and jig a tree with it you won’t last long. They heavy. Gonna hang on to them though in case someone with me wants to rig off the back of the boat.
03-27-2021, 12:07 PM
Bob D

The BnM rods have not got a 6" bright red tip on the rods, they've gone away from the chartreuse tips.
03-27-2021, 12:16 PM
slabby

Thats what I was saying I had mine in the boat and decieded to go hit some treetops and those poles,wore me flat out thats,when I,ordered two B&M crappie jack rods,to,fish treetops with,now I'm looking at the Tree Thumper rods from B&M

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Originally Posted by Treeshaka

That’s another reason I’m leaning away from the HT is the weight. There not bad when spider rigging but if you try to pick one up and jig a tree with it you won’t last long. They heavy. Gonna hang on to them though in case someone with me wants to rig off the back of the boat.

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03-27-2021, 04:33 PM
Bob D

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Originally Posted by Bob D

The BnM rods have not got a 6" bright red tip on the rods, they've gone away from the chartreuse tips.

NOW have a red tip
03-29-2021, 07:13 AM
Slabprowler

Pm sent !
03-29-2021, 08:53 PM
footballcoach

If you buy southern crappie rods you will like the rods and customer service , I promise
03-30-2021, 06:37 AM
RogerA

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Originally Posted by Bob D

NOW have a red tip

You are correct Bob, the last one I got has the red tip.
03-30-2021, 08:29 AM
lowe175

Best thing to do is catch up on yard work lol. But if you got to fish it, use bites that put off vibration ( sliders, roadrunner ) and dark colors

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Originally Posted by Damion Kidd

Nice. Trying to figure how y’all do it in the chocolate milk. Seems that’s all I ever get to fish lately.

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03-30-2021, 10:25 AM
Damion Kidd

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Originally Posted by lowe175

Best thing to do is catch up on yard work lol. But if you got to fish it, use bites that put off vibration ( sliders, roadrunner ) and dark colors

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After the last few weekends I’ve decided you are right about the yard work. Lol

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03-30-2021, 01:37 PM
Brush Buster

Im a Proangler fan. Have been for 10 years. its all I have in my boat. I just got a 14" rod and it weighs less than 9 ounces. They are very strong and durable. Good service from a small business guy. Go to Proanglertackle.com
03-30-2021, 03:41 PM
Treeshaka

I always use shiners. Big ones. When im
fishing chocolate milk.
03-30-2021, 05:48 PM
Treeshaka

On another note. I think we’re going to have a good spawn this year with all this rain making the water high. Going to give the fish some great places to hide them eggs. And also places were boats can’t get to them.