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I'm just getting into vertical jigging and really like it, feeling that peck or thump is pretty exciting. I'm pretty set on the first rod I want to buy,, a ACC Crappie Stix 10' rear seat, but I'm not sure of the reel. I'm leaning toward a Bonehead BH 80 spinning reel but haven't seen a lot of reviews about it. Any help or opinions would be appreciated. Thanks!
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Lots of ways to do it and lots of rigs to get it done. I fished 50+ fow about 32’ deep with 8’ rods with a moderate tip in the winter on standing timber. The thump was massive!! I use a 10’ Sam Heaton with a rear reel seat when dipping floating weeds. No wrong way, just different.
I have 5 ACC rods and like all of them
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Don't get hung up on a reel. All they do for most vertical jigging is hold line.
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Originally Posted by DOFC
This is correct. The reel is only a line holder. Crappie are not big fighters so I see no need on spending lots of cash for a reel. Something like a Shimano Sienna will fit the bill quite nicely.
Solo is the best as long as you ain't going any deeper than the rod.
But my opion for the best rod and best reel is all of them. Buy them all. Im boosting the economy one rod at the time.
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Get a reel that "balances" the rod (by its weight). Too light and the rod will be tip heavy and wear on your wrist. I recommend doing this for any rod/reel outfit that's going to be used for "rod in hand" techniques. While I don't do much "vertical jigging", I'd think the same factors are as relevant as they would be for a casting outfit. :twocents
I vertical jig with a 10' B'n'M Tree thumper and I like it. Rear seat and good sensitivity.
That said, I handled some ACC stix at the Expo and one like you described will be my next jigging rod.
I am with you on the fact that correct balance makes or breaks how a rod fishes to meQuote:
Originally Posted by CrappiePappy
I use a BnM Russ Bailey 10 footer with a Pflueger President. It balances out very well and you can’t beat the quality of both products.
9 ft Southern Crappie with a okuma reel and 12ft BnM bgjp with a Pflueger President
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I have a couple of the Pflueger Presidents they are nice and smooth reels
I vertical jig in 15fow to 40 fow with 6'6 medium light or 7 light action rod. Paired with 1000 to 2000 size real.
It works for me..
I have to add that I see little reason to go more expensive than a President reel. I own 7 or 8 of them, consistently good product.
x2 :hesaidQuote:
Originally Posted by skeetbum
I like the President reels too !
Just spooled a new President today!
Going on my ACC 6.6 rod.
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I use the bucks mini bait cater on all my rear seat rods
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Dipping rods I don’t want no light noodle rod. I want plenty of backbone with a fast tip. 10’ Huckabee have treated me right going on 6 years now. Also been using Kevin Rogers since it came out a couple years ago. All with baitcasters and 20lb braid. Spinning reels are for my casting rods. Pro angler makes a dang good rod too and used them before Huckabee. Still use Pro angler for casting rod.
I use several strong fast heavy back bone rods when I "vertical jig"
prefer a 7 foot ,but used to use an 8 some and often use a stout 6 too ....
brand names mean diddly , there are tons of makers that make a fine rod for this
Reels are similar and as stated , if it isn't balanced well , it will be less productive .
You may notice in some of my posts the reels and rods get change overs frequently
this occurs when something in the mix don't feel just right in my hand
when you ketch "blind" like me , feel is EVERYTHING .....just saying :highfive
On the reel note, I recently was in the market for two more Pflueger Presidential reels but were sold out everywhere. So I took a chance and bought a Piscifun Honor XT and a Piscifun Carbon. Both a very similar with one being slightly less in weight and different color. Never thought I’d find a better reel than the presidential but I did. It’s actually feels smoother to me and both have 10+1 stainless steel ball bearing. Can be had for $50 and $60 off amazon. Just throwing out there if anyone is having problems getting a reel due to the supply issue.
Many guys can't believe we use baitcasters for our 13' rods . I like longer rods like the Huckabee Trident but the baitcaster balances the long rod . Livescope has shown in shallow water we fish staying farther back spooks less fish .Quote:
Originally Posted by CrappiePappy
My first vertical jigging rods were the ACC 10' rear seat (like you mentioned). Took a little time to get used to the rear seat but love it now. Also have a couple of ACC 12' but I like the 10' better (at least right now). Using basic casting reels on the 12' rods with 10# braid.