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Interested in adding a new jigging rod to the arsenal and looking for recommendations. I single pole jig Lake Okeechobee mostly. Currently have 2 ACC crappie Stix 10ft rear seat. Love the rods, but open to hear what others like. I’ve heard good things about the BnM tree thumper. Any advice for a new rod? Also open to hear about what length rods people are using for jigging.
Thanks!
Checkout Outlaw crappie rods. Have a couple of um. Really like them.
Outlaw Crappie Fishing Rods - Outlaw Crappie Poles
I use a 10' bottom seat rod. I have used several good ones but have settled on the Buck's Ultra-light. This is mainly for the weight difference. I do carry a net with me for the occasional big crappie, bass, gar, grennell, drum or catfish that inhabit the waters I fish.
I mostly use long rods single pole fishing.
I use 12 and 14 foot rods. The ones I use ( Berkley) are discontinued. But any long rod that feels light and is not too “ whipy “ should serve you well.
IMO - The two main advantages to longer 12 and 14 ‘ rods is you can control your jig farther away from the boat and I can pull the rod tip down to the jig and usually un-hook it when I get hung up.
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Huckabee Rods has a super lite 11.5' jig pole designed by Jerry Hancock called Stryker . My favorite rod since I have neuropathy .
I have a 13 foot acc crappie stix & a 13 foot Jenkins Kevin Roger’s series jigging rods & their both great rods in my opinion however started using a 10 foot acc crappie stix jigging rod & have pretty much decided it is what I’ll stick with because of having a bad shoulder from an old injury.
I like a rear seat pole, it seems like I can handle a longer rear seat better. I started with a 10ft B&M and tryed a few different lengths and finally decided that a 13ft rear seat was perfect. I have a B&M tree thumper but its on the heavy side, I broke my Ozark in Florida last year and bought 13ft rear seat Precision pole and I have to say its the lightest of all. Grizzly jig has good assortment of poles, once you know what length weight you like call them, they will recommend a few. obtw Ill be on Taylors creek (N end of the big O) in a couple weeks.
Thanks all. I will go to a local shop and get a feel for some different rods.
Tom, who made this 13' rod? Catch the Fever list a 12 as their longest rear seat.Quote:
and bought 13ft rear seat Precision pole and I have to say its the lightest of all.
Thanks,
Tree thumper is a b/m low end rod . Love the "SAM "HEATON " , Series . the Bucks Best ultra light , is a good one . The ultimate is also a great rod . Never bought a "gold " with the large eyes but some swear by it . Lots of the new stuff is what it is . "SOMETHING NEW " .
Why do you say the tree thumper is a low end rod?
All B/M rods are good in my opinion . Some are made with better materials, eyes , guide seats , lengths of handles number if eyes ect .Saying it is low end does not mean the quality is not adequate. I meant to imply they make rods that have a better feel ,more sensitive if you are looking for rods that compare to other companies top rods .
in your opinion, what’s the best quality BnM rod for single pole jigging?Quote:
Originally Posted by Eagle 1
I use a b n m diamond series 14’ and it is light and can flip fish easy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Whiskeytrain
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Don't doubt it !!Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimmyjigs
I use the Diamond Series 12' rod and boat flipped a 10" & 11" Crappie (double jig rig) without even thinking about it.
I like the BnM Russ Bailey model for jigging myself. Balanced out nicely with a Pflueger President Reel
If you are precise and dont have a neck break hook set try the Sam Heaton.
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