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i have posted a few weeks back on suggestions on 6 1/2 ft crappie rods. well after 6 of them which all are Ok, i like about 2 or 3 of them for my type of fishing, some are heavy and only one is light. what are rods i might have missed that are LIGHT with a decent backbone and not whippy
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Which six did you buy? Which two or three do you like?
Rods seem to be different for whoever is holdimg them. Some rods that everyone loves I do not like as much and vice-versa. Seems we have out own unique preferences in what makes a rod fish well for us. Seems very difficult to gauge
This is true. Which ones do you like? There is a huge difference between sling and fling and more of a finesse type of fishing.Quote:
Originally Posted by DockShootinJack
Bob
I was going to ask which rods he prefers then that might help steer in right direction.
If you don’t tell us which ones you like/dislike, you’re gonna keep getting the same recommendations you got before.Quote:
Originally Posted by deathb4disco
Rereading his post it seems he is looking for rod that are light in physical weight. I prefer one to have good balance. Those seem to float in the hand better than those that is not balanced. Once again. Only my opinion
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Originally Posted by DockShootinJack
Hi Dockshootinjack
you are correct rods are going to be a matter of preference.
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I’ve already made up my mind !
after buying the one that this one liked or that one liked I’ll never purchase another rod that I can’t first lay my hands on to see how well I like it !:twocents
the lightest of the bunch is the ACC crappie rod, not he best for throwing 1/32oz jigs but i get by, with a bobber it is the best of the bunch. the second in my opinion is the BPS microlight. then the B&M Bucks all graphite these 2 are superb for slinging LIGHT jigs, and these 2 are heavier than the the ACC rod. also the 2 shakespeare 5 1/2 and 7 ft are acceptable, i was going to look into a ProAngler but at 5oz don't want to chance it, one thing i do notice from shore where i fish i have to get out there, the ACC with a bobber gets it done and also on long cast with 4lb mono on the hook set with all that stretch plus the bobber. the second and third place rods just don't hack it on the hook set like the ACC backbone. so at the moment i am liking the ACC, when i am on the boat fishing 1/32oz without a bobber i do like the second and third place rods, if i go to 1/16oz the ACC rod works i feel from shore at long distance, the hook sets are noticeably better the the stiffer Acc rod. so this is the reason i started the part 2, just curious if there is a rod somewhat lighter or as light to try as the ACC with just a slighter softer tip area
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your are correct on that..... i hope i lived closer to the crappie group down south, more rod choices at the bait shops ect.Quote:
Originally Posted by Slabprowler
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In regards to hookset. Line stretch has a lot to do with it as you mentioned. Even the use of float changes the dynamic of hooksets. I fish brsid almost exclusively. Last time out I took some older reels and spooled them with 4lbs Viscous hi viz. Didn't want the braid damaging my vintage reels. Being used to the low stretch of the braid, the switch bad to mono and having to compensate for line stretch was a learning curve. The old saying of beware the man with one gun should also beware the man with one fishing rod.
A balanced setup with the lightest line you can get away with is a pleasure to use. The braid I use casts better and sets the hook so much better. For the rod/reel I like best, my Diawa Regal LT 1000 and the trout slayer series rod I have is great. The President 20 size is also a good match on that rod. Very light and good backbone.
i have a Daiwa regal lt 1000 also, not sure what pole it's on, but the you mentioned Trout slayer series. what brand is it and does it have a good backbone or is it considered whippy ect.Quote:
Originally Posted by skeetbum
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The Lelands Trout Slayer Series rod was made by Trout Magnet and is now made by BnM and called Lelands TCB rod. This is a good rod and one of my favorites for casting.
Leland's TCB (Trout, Crappie, Bluegill) Rod - B'n'M Pole Company
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Originally Posted by SuperDave336
thanks, gonna read up on it.
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Randy (Trout Magnet Man) did a great video on them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDlNnXYmQ0Q
If you really like the ACC I would suggest getting some Varivas Twitch Master 3lb or 4lb line. I was using 2lb sos and switched to the varivas 4lb line and almost doubled the casting distance. Now the ACC rod will cast almost as far as my TCB rod with the 2lb varivas line.
Super Trout Advance Twitch Master - VARIVAS
i will look into that line, and yes for some reason the ACC rod is not as noodly as my others in the bunch, the 6ft B&M Sharpshooter is nice too but cannot get out there when shore fishing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Malcavilli
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2lb diameter braid is the berries. It last forever. I have some that is 4 seasons old. Gets worn on one end swap ends and its good again.Quote:
Originally Posted by skeetbum
Wow….talk about memory lane, I haven’t heard someone say “it’s the berries” since I watched the movie “A river runs through it” which was based in 1920! By the way if you like fishing, do yourself a favor and watch that! They don’t make movies like they anymore, it’s a classic in my eyes.Quote:
Originally Posted by DockShootinJack
Some places around here are back in that time. Actually pretty refreshing.Quote:
Originally Posted by GreenEYESfromOHIO
I watch a lot of older amateur historians. Contry folks still say it a lot