question about rods

[Canadian_Crappy]

Hey guys,
I have a question about the Sam Heaton Signature Series Jig Poles...
I'm looking for something that I can use to cast small weighted floats a good distance, and I'm wondering whether a 12-foot SHS pole would be good for it...? Are these long poles acceptable for casting, and if so what would be the weight limitation (1/16th oz)??

Thanks for the advice and good fishin'

[Speck]

They use them for casting in Mississippi all the time. If you fish below the dams at Sardis, Enid or Grenada, about 75% are using long poles with 2 jigs and a float. They cast and slow retrieve.

[deathb4disco]

I've never seen a jig pole that I thought would make a good rod for casting floats. The actions are too soft for my taste. I prefer rods similar to this one at Cabela's:

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...pean&noImage=0

I have an older version of this rod. I have used rods like this for over 10 years for casting floats. They're a little heavier than the typical jig pole, but that's because they have a much stronger butt section.

[skiptomylu]

Personally if I am casting I like a shorter rod, but maybe that is just me. I use several that are pretty short Ultra Lights, but my main rods are 6 1/2' and 7' that Use for casting.

For a reasonable mid price very good rod check out a Falcon.

[crappiechappy]

I think a 12 foot rod might be a little bulky and wear you out fairly quick. I like a 8 to 10 foot pole. You can can cast 1/32 oz and 1/16 oz jigs more than enough with them even in the wind, but I wouldn't go below an 8 footer. Just my $.02.

[Canadian_Crappy]

Thanks for the advice guys.
I just wanted to make sure that the pole is suitable for casting and not just "placing" the bait in a given spot. I think I'll go with the 10-foot version rather than the 12.

Good fishin'

[1weezer]

What ever pole you get, if your going to be casting floaters with it, make sure it has the larger guides on it. With the larger guides, your bobber stop can easily go through the guides. If you get one with the smaller guides, the bobber stop will hang up in the guides. B&M has a new line of rods called the Crappie Wizard poles. All of them have the larger guides. These poles are not on their web site just yet, but you can call them and ask for them. The number there is 1-800-647-6363. There are three different lengths of these rods. 7.5 foot, 10 foot, and 12 foot and all of them have the larger guides. If you have any trouble finding them, send me a PM and I can get them for you.

[Micropterus salmoides]

I've been using 6' UL St Croixs' for casting jigs under a float, but I've been wanting to go up in length to something in the 7'-8' range.
Any brand/rod strength suggestions?

[ShortStorie]

I have the Cabela's "European Live Bait Rod" It is heavier than I like for vertical jigging and the handle is a bit long.
But for casting live bait under a float, it's great. My 6 1/2 foot UL St Croix is a dream for casting jigs... I'd have another one or two but the Avid series is pricy.

[CrappiePappy]

I've been using 6' UL St Croixs' for casting jigs under a float, but I've been wanting to go up in length to something in the 7'-8' range.
Any brand/rod strength suggestions?

you might want to check these out : http://www.bnmpoles.com/index.cfm?fu...TOKEN=24031546

FnF fishing is their primary function - and FnF fishing is simply put, a jig under a float :p

And, as Weezer pointed out ... his Crappie Wizard poles (now sold by BnM) have the larger guides, which do make a difference when using slip floats/bobber stops.

.... cp