Thread: Fishing Poles

Let's get some advice from some anglers out there on long versus short one piece versus two piece versus extensions. I am interested in a long pole with good backbone and superior feel in a 100.00 or less price range for UL rating with fuji guides. Any homemades or handwrapped is more than welcome to reply. I also would like to know some people who handwrap.

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Check out proanglertackle.com, I ordered two 10' which they are running a winter special on $25.00 each. I presently use Wally Marshall 10' but could not pass up the deal on the 10', found it on Texas Fishing Forum, Crappie section, those guys praised the rods. I have got mine, but have not been able to use them yet, pretty nice rods.

Originally Posted by HANKII

Check out proanglertackle.com, I ordered two 10' which they are running a winter special on $25.00 each. I presently use Wally Marshall 10' but could not pass up the deal on the 10', found it on Texas Fishing Forum, Crappie section, those guys praised the rods. I have got mine, but have not been able to use them yet, pretty nice rods.

These are made by the same company in China as the Outlaw rods , look closely at the rings in the graphite, just put on a different brand name.

For everyones info almost all the rods are made from the same source from China with differect finishes for different people I would assume that the blanks that alot of people are using to make their own come from over there also and are just put together over here I know for a fact that Falcon is using a overseas company for blanks

Has anyone tried the Loomis UL. I heard they have tremendous feel in a MH but don't know anyone who has tried them in a UL. I have the Wally Marshall Dock Rod 6' and love it but am looking for a longer one piece UL. Can't seem to find any above 7' and those are rare.

I have a loomis drop shot rod that I use for jigging and it is the best I have used in a shorter pole it is 7 foot I put my hands on a 10 foot loomis at BPS and it didnt have the backbone that I desire in a 10 footer to get them out of heavy cover it was 2 piece

Here is my two cents on crappie poles. I believe there is a pole for every situation. I also think the line has alot to do with the way the pole feels. It's hard to feel anything fishing a 1/16th ounce jighead on 8 or 10lb test line. med. heavy pole, bigger line, bigger jigheads means a better feel. On the same hand Lite act. pole, liter line, smaller jig head, means a better feel. But anyway, that rod is like that first ride in your favorite truck. You either like that feel or you don't.

[QUOTE=Eufaula boy;443871]I believe there is a pole for every situation.QUOTE]

I agree. I have all sorts of crappie poles. My favorite spider/trolling rods are on sale now. These have good backbone and I haven't been able to break one yet. I like the foam handles in rodholders. For holding I prefer cork handles. They are these:

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st...002000_100-2-4

I spent a lot of time over the years bass fishing in tournaments and for fun so I have a preference for bait casting reels. However for casting small jigs, or light lures, spinning outfits are it. I've probably caught more fish of all species using a 6' All Star UL with braid/fluoro leader and the crappie slider grub on a regular 1/16 jig than any other combo.

My deep water drop shot crappie rig is a favorite 7' light action All Star baitcasting outfit.

I have a Huckabee 9' dippingstick I really like.

But my current favorite for dipping, flipping, pitching or live bait is a 9.5' Walleye deadstick rod with telescoping handle and Quantum reel w/flipping switch loaded with Vanish. I would rather fish that one than any other.

And that doesn't count all the assorted stuff I have and rarely use....

No kiddin, I mean how much stuff does man need to catch a crappie. A minnow, favorite jig and color, and something to tip it. Not to mention a an occasional crankbait (bandit of course). But it all boils down to that CONFIDENCE thing!! Boat, set-up, poles, and baits. I have a ton of stuff that I haven't ever fished. It is CRAZY! But I guess some fishing equipment out there is made to catch the fisherman as well as the FISH! EB