Something I tried recently and really like.....Dicks sporting goods sells the field and stream rods. For years I never even looked at them....and for bass fishing still don't. BUT they have a red "Inferno" ultralight, in 5'6" light or 6' medium light, that works great casting for crappie. I've been using it for about a month now, and really like it. It's limber enough to fling a 1/16 oz jig, but not a noodle. And for 29.99, it's a steal. Gonna get a couple more in the next few months.