Looking for a new rod, looking for feedback

About a week ago I started looking around online at new rods to pair with my new reel, and I had just about decided on ACC Crappie Stix until I did a search on this forum. Now I'm not nearly as convinced that this is the rod for me.

I do mostly bank fishing on rivers and occasionally lakes, and while I target crappie, I do wind up getting into other fish on a semi-regular basis (gar and blue cats love tearing up my jigs). So I need something with some backbone, but also with some finesse to work the jig and enjoy the fight.

I currently use an Abu Garcia Cardinal STX30 and 8' Pro Angler rod and love this combo. Only reason I'm upgrading is both the reel and rod are about 12-13 years old now.
I probably would have already purchased another 8' Pro Angler if they were in stock, but I'm looking around in case they don't re-stock them. I also wouldn't mind a tad more sensitivity if I can keep from sacrificing backbone. The PA rod has plenty of backbone.

I've really narrowed it down to ACC, Pro Angler, BoneHead, Vexan, and a new company I came across called Slabz Crappie Rods.
Most likely going with another 8'

Since I'm nowhere near any dealers that carry these rods, can anyone tell me more about their experiences with any of these?

I gave my 8’ ACC rod away to my buddy. I don’t like the smaller microwave guides. I do love my 8’ ProAngler rod and feel they are good for the money. BnM makes some really good rods too.

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Originally Posted by SuperDave336

I gave my 8’ ACC rod away to my buddy. I don’t like the smaller microwave guides. I do love my 8’ ProAngler rod and feel they are good for the money. BnM makes some really good rods too.

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Yea I really like my pro angler. It's 13 years old and finally broke the tip about 3 weeks ago and got a replacement top shipped same week. It has been through some bad snags and lots of fish over the years.
I just wish they were back in stock.

call southern crappie rods

I have the ACC and have had good luck with mine. But my new favorite is my Jenko Hypersense. I know I like, you might hate it. I was lucky that we have a shop close buy that sells a lot of different brands.

I used the EC Special Dobyn rods.

Don’t rule out the Berkley crappie pro rods.
Hard to beat for the$$.


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I got both acc and pro angler rods like them both

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I sure do like my acc rods.

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I’ve been looking at the new 8’ Kings Tail by 3lb fishing rod. Just came out.

3 Pound Fishing Tackle | 3 Pound Fishing

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Originally Posted by GreenLine

Don’t rule out the Berkley crappie pro rods.
Hard to beat for the$$.


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I have two of these 10 footers. I guess they're alright but the light action lacks a little in my opinion. I'm going to set mine up for slip bobber fishing.

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Originally Posted by Curlytail

I sure do like my acc rods.

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I have two of the gsm 10 & they're by far my favorite i've used so far & i've tried a bunch of different rods since i started crappie fishing.

BnM TCB rod. My favorite I own


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Mostly use 7 in medium length rods , several inexpensive ones work very well.
Berkeley and Shakespeare and ABU vigilante are pretty nice ….
The Vigilante is my favorite though , hands down
Most of the big name rods are nice too ….
I run a dobyns that is 6 ish and it’s nice

I got 2 Duckett crappie slayer an acc and couple pro angler rods like them depends where I am fishing

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Bonehead makes some good rods. I have a 7’ and love it.


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I appreciate all the feedback here. There is some good info posted.
Hopefully I'll be putting my hands on some ACC and Bonehead rods next weekend to see how they feel.