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Hey guys,
Was wondering if anyone has a ACC Crappie Stix they use for casting? I was interested in the 6’6 acc crappie stix and wanted to hear how it performs casting small 1/32 jigs? I feel most people that use the ACC crappie stix are people who push or pull jigs and vertical jig with them….all of which are likely 10’ plus rods lol. So this might me a shot in the dark so we’ll see! Hope everyone’s enjoying their weekend!
- GEO
I have 3 ACCCRAPPIESTIX and just ordered number 4.
2-12 footers for Livescope fishing.
1-13 footer Hybrid for same.
I just ordered an 8 ft casting/dock shooting rod yesterday.
I like the 12 foot mid seat rods and not so much the Hybrid.
I’ll let you know on the 8 footer when it arrives. Plan to put a President on it.
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Thanks Chuck for the reply…….I was watching videos and reviews last night and came across a video of a guy doing some simple experiments with the ACC and compared it to the ever popular Shakespeare micro series rod. I’ll post the video link….it’s a long video, skip to 17:35 and proceed to watch the comparison and how each rod holds weight differently. I guess people weren’t kidding about the back bone and being stiffer!! 4 oz of weight and the tip is barely flexing….that would lead me to believe it’s a very poor rod for casting super lightweight stuff.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chuck Adams
LINK >>>> ACC CRAPPIE STIX | Crappie Rod Review - YouTube
Although they are very good rods they just aren’t for me. Tried a few different sizes and sold all of them. Too stiff for my style. Enjoy my Wally Marshall and Jenko rods much better.
On the stiff side for me as well !
Love the Wally Marshall IM8 rods!
GreenEyesfromOhio,
Thanks for the video.
I have everything from BnM to Wally Marshall,,from cheap to pricey.
I think I have over 100,,,quit counting long ago.
I use BnM for pushing and sometimes pulling. 14-16 footers. Depends on conditions. I even have the BnM “Stick” and it’s too heavy in weight for my preference.
12 foot ACCCRAPPIESTIX are used for vertical jigging. 13 foot Hybrid from ACC, I just don’t like, 100 bucks wasted. Lol
To me, the BnM 10 and 12 foot jig poles are too flimsy with not enough backbone to swing 2 lb fish into the boat. All stored back in tubes. Lol
Just thought I would try the 8 footer for pitching and bluegill fishing. It should be here this week.
I don’t cast much at all.
ACC rods are cheap enough to try a few.
Good luck with your choice.
Chuck.
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I purchased an ACC 8’ about a month or so ago. I like it but undecided on the microwave guides. I’ve had the line tangle a time or two on them. It’s almost same feel as the Thump City 8’ rod which I really like. I like the backbone to them. I think I’m gonna try the 8’ Pro Angler rod and 8’ Southern Crappie rod next. ... maybe...lol.
Hey SuperDave,Quote:
Originally Posted by SuperDave336
I was wondering about the guides???
All of them microwave or just the tip?
Is the first eye larger like a regular spinning or micro like some of my bass rods?
Picture on ACC site doesn’t show much. You running mono, fluro, or braid?
Thanks
Chuck
Hope I didn’t waste my money like I think I did on the 13 ft Hybrid.
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They are the microwave guides. Smaller in size and the bottom guide has the smaller ring inside. I attached some pics. Hope this helps. I usually use mono but I think this one has PLine Flouroclear I’m trying.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chuck Adams
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MicroWave Guide System
Thanks Brother,Quote:
Originally Posted by SuperDave336
Hope it’s what I’m expecting from them.
I like most of their stuff.
I’ll probably run mono.
Might even switch the 12 footers to mono.
Currently have 10 lb power pro braid on them. Don’t care for that braid either.
Guess I’m just OCD!!!
Chuck
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I have a GS76SG 7’ 6” split grip and a Presidential Arbor spinning reel on it. I really like the rod for casting 1/32oz jigs. I have a 8 and a 10 ACC jigging pole as well and do some casting with them usual with a jig under a cork and they work well.
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I have a 6’ version and it cast 1/32 oz jigs ok with 2lb line. I prefer my TCB rod for the 1/32 oz jigs. I really like the ACC rod for 1/16 jigs.
The 8ft is my go to rod for casting, mostly 1/16 oz jigs and the 6ft inshore docks with. Very happy with both rods. I do like the stiffer backbone and they are light. I took the 8ft to Lake Erie last spring and fished Walleye with it awesome even with big fish.
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Like they say " you do not like them send them back " . Sent two back as I like a softer tip rod . Great folks/rods . They replaced the rods with two more and I did not care for them either. My brother has several and likes them a lot . Has two more now . Ford/chevy .
I have had my ACC Crappie Styx for 3 years. 6' 6' two piece and an 11' two piece. The quality is not very good. The tip on the shorter rod has broken off twice while pulling in fish. And 4 eyelets on the 11' rod have broken off. I will not buy another one. I did complain to the company and their suggestion was to buy another upper half at $25+ each.
the horror stories about them breaking are endless .....
they are VERY light rods and it is my guess the rod blanks are really super thin walled ....
never used one or owned one is me .....
Nobody puts more hours on their ACC Crappie Stix rods than I do. We have caught multiple drums over 30 pounds on my 12 footers, 14, and 16 footers. I have hung cranks on most of my rods with braid line and have stretched them double until the rod holder slipped around. We are 100% free of ACC breakage in normal fishing situations. Sure, I’ve had some broken but every time it was from getting stepped on, slammed in rod boxes, coolers dropped on them, etc. Mostly from uncaring clients.
I’ve boat flipped multiple two pound plus crappie, countless drums, bass, catfish , sauger. I make my living with my equipment and I gladly use ACC.
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