What is your set up for casting crappie jigs?

I would appreciate some feedback on Crappie jig casting equipment. What is your preferred rod, rod length, power, and action. What is your preferred reel and fishing line?

Spinning rod 5'6" u/l with 1000/2000 series reel, 4 lb braid/flouro-leader(6 lb.) for 1/16-32 oz jighead/plastic.

:hesaid, my rod is a Mr. Crappie Speed Shooter.

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7'6 Okuma Celio with a 2000 size reel with braid. 1/32 jighead with plastics

For regular jigs - (1/16oz)
I use a 6'6" ESP PowerLite rod (Lite action) IM6, Mitchell 308x reel, 6# test Vicious Panfish Copolymer Hi-viz line. Rod has a very fast action tip.

For Roadrunners - (1/16oz)
I use a 7' BPS Bionic Blade rod (med action) IM8 ... Shimano Spirex 2000 reel ... PowerPro 10/2 hi-viz braid.

I use a Lews speed 2 with 7 foot Lews rod 6 pound test line. i also use a basspro shop tiny lite reel on a 6 foot cherrywood rod with 6 pound test line.

Thanks to everyone who responded and shared their set-ups for Crappie Casting Equipment. I was able to find a Ozark Rod Company 6'6" light pro series spinning rod with a Abu Garcia 400UI Cardinal spinning reel. My first trip with my new set-up, I was throwing a 1/16oz Road Runner with a Strike King rage tail bait and accidentally snagged me a 4ft Gator who added my bait to his collection.

Lew’s Wally Marshall 6’6” speed shooter combo. Slime Line 6 lb test super stretch mono line, 1/16 oz jig head paired with Crappie Magnet/Slab Magnet. They eat those bait up.


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Thanks for the info. Got to try that Crappie Magnet/Slab Magnet. Tight Lines.

JJ

I use a lot of different rods for different things, all related to what you asked about. I use lots of UL stuff and when you get the bug for it look me up and I’ll put you in the boat with me and show you how I do it. 1/32 and 1/16 I like a 6 to 7’ rod with a 1500 to 2000 series reel 4 lb line but will use 6 if conditions demand. Keep in mind that I’ve caught 3 1/2lb largemouth and 5 lb cats on 4lb line. One of the advantages of 4 lb line, and I think most of us use hi vis, is the casting. A 1/16 will go a long way with a rig like I described. Controlling the fish with those rods is some easier than with a short rod but it’s all in what you’re comfortable with. You’ll find a happy spot and say how much you like it. The one you pick up when it’s time to fish without thought. Handle a lot and buy when you’ve handled one you really like. Some good rods go north of $100 but you don’t have to spend that much. However a smooth up class reel makes the day a true joy. When you buy, put the combo together and get a feel for what you’ll be spending the day with. You’ll thank me for this conversation at some point.

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Originally Posted by skeetbum

I use a lot of different rods for different things, all related to what you asked about. I use lots of UL stuff and when you get the bug for it look me up and I’ll put you in the boat with me and show you how I do it. 1/32 and 1/16 I like a 6 to 7’ rod with a 1500 to 2000 series reel 4 lb line but will use 6 if conditions demand. Keep in mind that I’ve caught 3 1/2lb largemouth and 5 lb cats on 4lb line. One of the advantages of 4 lb line, and I think most of us use hi vis, is the casting. A 1/16 will go a long way with a rig like I described. Controlling the fish with those rods is some easier than with a short rod but it’s all in what you’re comfortable with. You’ll find a happy spot and say how much you like it. The one you pick up when it’s time to fish without thought. Handle a lot and buy when you’ve handled one you really like. Some good rods go north of $100 but you don’t have to spend that much. However a smooth up class reel makes the day a true joy. When you buy, put the combo together and get a feel for what you’ll be spending the day with. You’ll thank me for this conversation at some point.

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Thank you for some super intel. I like the 4lb test. It has been quite windy lately and my casting accuracy needs some work. I just sold my Tr-186 bass boat and if time and funds permit, I want to change out the water pump on my little boat with the 60 mercury as well as change out the trailer bearings. When I get this done, I hope to give you a shout for some one on one training. Thank you for entertaining the notion that you can teach and old dog new tricks.

I’d like to do this; you come over this way. My boat, my gear, my area. I’ve shown a few the ropes of what I do and it’s pretty gear specific. Most folks can’t cast a jig under 1/32 very far with their current gear and once you handle mine, you’ll see why. I dont use expensive gear but it’s very light. Putting a new TM on my boat so it may be a week or two but it’ll be soon.

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Originally Posted by skeetbum

I’d like to do this; you come over this way. My boat, my gear, my area. I’ve shown a few the ropes of what I do and it’s pretty gear specific. Most folks can’t cast a jig under 1/32 very far with their current gear and once you handle mine, you’ll see why. I dont use expensive gear but it’s very light. Putting a new TM on my boat so it may be a week or two but it’ll be soon.

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Looking forward to going to school with you. Good luck with the TM.
JJ

BPS bionic blade 5'6" ul with 500 series reel and 10lb spiderwire and 6'6" medium light bionic blade with 1000 series reel with 10lb spiderwire braid.

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Thans for this post it put me to work, got most of my short (6') rods out to see how far they cast, most got a little over 30 ft with 1/16 oz jigs, 4@ or 6# Wally Marshall line, total of 16 rods most which are yard sale specials even caught a couple of fish while testing. --shu

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Originally Posted by shuorc

Thans for this post it put me to work, got most of my short (6') rods out to see how far they cast, most got a little over 30 ft with 1/16 oz jigs, 4@ or 6# Wally Marshall line, total of 16 rods most which are yard sale specials even caught a couple of fish while testing. --shu

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Wow and you caught some fish. Life is good. UL equipment is a blast to use.