Which do you prefer?
Ive never used the fighting but rods so I have nothing to compare. Thinking of buying a couple but would like to hear the opinions of others first.
Which do you prefer?
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Which do you prefer?
Ive never used the fighting but rods so I have nothing to compare. Thinking of buying a couple but would like to hear the opinions of others first.
Which do you prefer?
A fighting butt … for crappie?
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I dunno.Quote:
Originally Posted by fredo
It’s just what I heard someone call it. May not be the proper name.
The top rod has a rear seat set up while the bottom rod is a mid-seat. I personally think rear seat rods are good for getting extra reaching out when vertically jigging. I do not like them for casting or reeling in fish because of the placement of the reel. I prefer a mid-seat setup because it feels more natural to me.
Fighting Butt ..... Split grip handle ... or as I like to call them, Poodle Tail handles are simply for hookset/fish fighting leverage.
Personally I prefer the straight/full handle, but the rods I use are 50/50 straight & Split Grip. Being as how I've used both types for so long, I don't even think about it anymore.
This is a "split grip" rod -
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Have used both. All I have now are the split grip.
The fighting butt is what Precision Crappie rods (Catch the Fever) calls theirs. Crossover is what ACC calls theirs. It’s basically like a rear seat rod but has a little handle near the bottom. I prefer the middle seat rods.
It’s the correct name. Just not sure why you’d need it for crappie.Quote:
Originally Posted by JoeyWelch
Usually, you see them on fly rods for fish way bigger than crappie. You stick the FB against your stomach to give you extra leverage against the fish.
I much prefer the old school, full cork, mid seat handle. That is what I've been using all my life. And I can't see any need for any kind of "fighting butt" for crappie.
Sounds like I need to stick with middle seat rods.
Thanks Men
I got all of the above and I like em all for different reasons at different times including my ESP with the Tennessee grip and the custom ice reel seats I had put on some 6 fters.
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Mostly long rod but for me ,rests against forearm and hurts fish
I prefer the full cork grip. As for the "fighting Butt" grip, I think someone from the deep salt water brought that term with them. The fighting butt has been the end that goes into a fighting belt when fighting marlin, tuna and other creatures of the deep blue...
Catch The Fever
This is where I saw it at.
Maybe they should change it. Seems to be a pretty offensive name. :Rofl
Doesn't bother me. Different strokes for different folks. Some like rear seat, some middle seat. Some like rods like the ACC Crossover or Southern Crappie Rods Stumpjumper or the Precision Crappie Rod fighting butt.
Butt definition, the end or extremity of anything, especially the thicker, larger, or blunt end considered as a bottom, base, !
I can remember many times fishing with a 10' 12' or 13' rod I wished I had a fight BUTT rod while crappie fishing. There are days we caught more wipers than crappie and had a sore arm and thumb at the end of the day.
I have most of the ACC rods but I don't have the crossover handle. I also prefer the mid seat for my style of fishing. I have a friend that uses the rear seat and loves them so it comes down to a personal preference and how you fish and if you use pole holders or not..Attachment 452976Attachment 452977Attachment 452979
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I have one rod like this and I very much do not like it. I cast 90% of the time and as I finish the cast and start to position the rod for use, a split second with the only thing touching my hand is that stupid little knob,feels so bad, and so uncomfortable.Quote:
Originally Posted by CrappiePappy
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It just seems to me that the crossover would make a 12’ rod really tip heavy. I would like to hold one though. Just to see how it feels.
Actually the closer the reel to the butt the lighter the tip I would think unless you're trying to hold the rod at the reel area.
Often wondered why them livescopers wanting something lighter and longer don't this. Stops all the wrist work and most of the lever weightQuote:
Originally Posted by Ketchn
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The rear seat (fighting butt) rods are awkward to use when fighting a fish or casting a jig. They work great when the reel is nothing more than a line holder because it gives you some extra reach.
Yeah sometimes when something isn’t broke, there’s really no need to fix it.
I’ll just stick with the original designs.
I Appreciate all the advice Men.
Whatever they put on a 12 ft . "Sam Heaton" is what I will be using . :biggrin
Can’t afford those expensive rods, it takes money away from fishing everyday.
the Sam heaton rods to me fell a little to flimsy, I have 3 of them and they all fell flimsy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eagle 1
30 bucks and BAD TO THE BONE !Quote:
Originally Posted by Danny Lang
very nice rod for the greenbacks involved and will whip fish with ease ....
thank me later :highfive