12 foot rods vs 11 foot??

[doc shooter]

seems like the choice is a 10-11 foot rod.anyone use the 12 foot rods?what are the likes and dis likes on the 12 foot?

[DMW1960]

I have some but I have not used them yet. My plans were to use them for spider rigging. I know after I saw my first 10 foot rod, THANKS BUGMAN!, I thought that people were nuts to use them for crappie fishing in a boat. Now I wouldn't be without one.

[gabowman]

I use 13'ers spider rigging. If youre gonna fish 'em off rod holders I'd say go with the 12's, provided you can haul 'em alright.

[beagle man]

depends on what your going to use it for, if your strong in the wrist and can hold a 12 footer to dip,slow troll then go for it, me I like the 10 ft ultra light SS I use the same rods for casting,slow trolling, and spider rigging, I also have a 11 foot sam heaton ss and like it real well, I have a 11 ft outlaw that is great for long line trolling road runners.. so go with what fit your needs

[KCMO CRAPPIESLAYER]

I have some but I have not used them yet. My plans were to use them for spider rigging. I know after I saw my first 10 foot rod, THANKS BUGMAN!, I thought that people were nuts to use them for crappie fishing in a boat. Now I wouldn't be without one.

yepper's bug's got me hooked on the 10 footer's as wellThumbs Up

[kingkrappie]

for dipping it's the longer the better when fishing shallow water, which I do alot, and 12 ft is as long as they come on jig poles without getting heavy, anything longer than a 12 has to be a 3-piece in order to ship practically, there are a few 14ft 2pieces out there but they are designed for trolling, the bucks ultra light with rear reel seat weighs 5 oz at 12 ft, nothing else comes close in that length, and only a few on the market are at 5 oz in an 11. for trolling we go at least 14 up to 16, but we troll a lot of shallow water so not everybody needs that length.

[crappiedave55]

Just depends on how big of an ol boy are ya,the 12's wear on your wrist after awhile so if you are out for the whole day I'd stay with a 10 or a rear seat 11.Early in the spring when the water is high and the fish are back behind the shore bushes,I have used a 16 fter a few times but only in rare cases.

[Just Jiggin]

We use B & M 12 ft dipping rods some & they have good & bad points to them . Dont have the back bone I really like but we can fish with them all day & have no problems.with them getting to heavy...when its windy & using braid line the line seems to wrap around the last two eyelets some which is a bit of a pain....Can feel the lite bites pretty good.

[Red legs]

I use both 10 and 12 ft ozarks for dipping and like them both. The 12 ft seems to have a better backbone but is quiet a bit heavier and not nearly as sensitive as the ten.

[Kit Papermouth]

Only reason I jig with a 12ft pole is so I can stand behind a guy with a 11ft pole and fish his spots