Originally Posted by
Tim The Lippa Rippa Mon
I tend to agree with Joe. I think a 10' length pole in a light to medium light action is about the best all around pole to use. I prefer spinning reels though. I don't use anything shorter than 6' unless I am trying to shoot very difficult docks, then I drop down to an ice fishing setup to get back to the nooks & crannies. I think graphite is well worth the extra money, and my top choice regardless of the name brand. I think B & M, or Outlaws are tough to beat for the most part though.
Your G Lomis is an awesome rod for sensitivity! That will work great for casting jigs, and feeling those subtle strikes. Detection is a real important factor to your success with Crappie; the rest is mostly location!
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I just got a 10' Sam Heaton Signature Series graphite rod. To me it is absolutely the best! Not saying this is the only good rod. I mean more that graphite is the way to go and 10 feet is the perfect length for me. It is really lite and one can fish with it all day and not get sore wrists and forearms.
I fished with it for the first time yesterday, all day. I could feel everything going on at the bait end of the line. Think I will get another.
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