John,
I am fishing the ACC Crappie Stix. I have 8-12 ft for spider rigging and 2-8 ft for casting. I have 2-10 ft for vertical jigging. I have landed a 2 lb. 8 oz. with the 10 ft rod without a net. I don`t recommend it but after talking to Andy about his rods I had to try it. I am in the process of swapping out all my rods to the ACC Crappie Stix. Great rods. I have fished BnM rods and Wally Marshall rods for years and I like these better. Love the green color. Easier to see the bite. Everyone has their favored rods and they a loyal to a brand for different reasons. All I can say is if you know someone that has some ask to use one. If you were closer to me I would loan you some to use. The trouble is there are no dealers close that I know of. I picked my first 2 up in Benton, KY. That was the first time I saw them. Just had to try one. Big mistake just kidding. Now I am changing all my rods out.