I feel I need an 10’ jig pole, looking at B&M Buck’s Graphite Jig Pole but wonder if it will too heavy any thoughts and recommendations
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I feel I need an 10’ jig pole, looking at B&M Buck’s Graphite Jig Pole but wonder if it will too heavy any thoughts and recommendations
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Depends on what you want it to do. If you want to sling slabs out of heavy cover you’ll want something with some backbone. If you’re into finesse fishing, something more sensitive.Quote:
Originally Posted by FLYFISHER74
I have an ACC rod that’s got 8lb mono on it for heavy cover and slinging fish. I also have a Sam Heaton Super Sensitive with 6lb mono for the finesse fishing. Both great rods, just depends on what you want to do.
The B&M fit and finish is nicer than ACC in my opinion, but I probably use the ACC more with my fishing style. My next rod someday will probably be The Stick by B&M. Seems like a real sturdy rod.
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I have an 7’ Sam Super Sensitive and have actually that about getting it again in 10’, have even looked at the ACC jig pole. Not really a slinger but there is definitely varying degrees of cover
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Nice I been wanting a 7 ft SH myself for bream and troutQuote:
Originally Posted by FLYFISHER74
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For what I do , mostly brush piles in 16-20 , Pro Angler's have served me well. I use their 8 ft model the most.
MO
I definitely will give Pro Anglers a look Thanks
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The Berkley C series crappie pro rod is hard to beat for $47. The tip on these rods seems like a bit wimpy because of the size but tip section is solid carbon fiber.
I’ve put mine through some tough fishing in heavy cover and haven’t broken one yet in 8 years.
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That’s a good rod. Love mine and they don’t break the bank.Quote:
Originally Posted by mozingo1952
I use a 10 ft BnM Russ Bailey. Balanced with a BnM Pro 100 or 50 it works great. IMHO
The acc 10footer mid reel seat with cork handle is an awesome rod.
Outlaw rods are bad to the bone
I have several, all BnM. My ten foot Sam’s with the rear reel seat and touch blank hole in the handle does very well for me and I’m not gentle. I also have a ten and twelve foot bucks gold that’s a better rod than some of the others, much nicer spinning type guides. I also have now or have had some BGJP’s from 8 to 12’ and they’re just the most versatile rods I own. Cast, dip, troll or deep jig all get the work done with them. The Sam’s rod has perfect balance and light weight, jumps in your hand with a good thump and still feels the light bites. It’s like holding nothing til the fight starts. I also have an 8’ bucks ultimate but haven’t gotten it wet yet. Best of all, BnM customer service has always done me right if I had an issue and I haven’t had many.
Thanks for all the feedback. Not knowing how I would like a jig pole I went with a B&M West Point 10 footer, The biggest problem was the line I stuck on the reel first, but that was remedied and caught a bluegill and warmouth, so far I like it
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Go to Academy and get an 11 foot BGJP for $40. You won’t be disappointed.
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I had the 12' BnM Jig pole and i liked it. Shut the compartment door on it and broke it last week. That said, I really like the ACC 10' with the mid reel seat. very sensitive and plenty of backbone to boat flip fish. Although I wouldn't recommend this because hooks and lines tend to break.
B'nM Tree Thumper. Pretty much the equal of my ACC crappie stix.