Quote Originally Posted by skm View Post
I would also recommend the Southern Crappie rods. Very reasonably priced. I bought my first two this year and have been impressed. Got the 16 foot rods and on my second trip out I landed a 29 inch, 8 Lb. striper with it. Felt like I had plenty of backbone to land that striper. Sensitive tip too. When I need some more I will definitely buy Southern Crappie rods.
Nothing against you but you didn't read post all the way. Southern Crappie doesn't qualify per se because they don't make an 18' rod. I have two 16' Southern Crappie rods and I like them.