rod advice

[rapman1]

Merry Christmas all. i would like some input of which power and length of rod would be best for slip bobber rigging? i am leaning towards a seven foot rod. thanks, rap

[wannabecrappieking]

I know you said 7ft but this comes in a 10ft, and i love it for flipping a cork.
B'n'M Fishing

[wannabecrappieking]

I know you said 7ft but this comes in a 10ft, and i love it for flipping a cork.
B'n'M Fishing

[bkabina]

I bought a St. Croix Triumph 7ft. Medium light , fast action, paired with a pflueger reel and I am very pleased with it.
I use it for slip float and jigging.

[Bronson]

You need to consider how far you are throwing and whether or not you need to lift a fish out of brush in a hurry. A seven footer is fine for 10-15 yards and is a good all around rod. I use a 6'6" for casting. I've used 10 footers when making longer casts and getting the slack out of the line. Both (& those in-between) have there place. I want some backbone in the middle and a fast tip so you don't rip it out of a crappie's mouth.

Try one of you buddies to get the feel of what they like and get their opinions. I told you what I like for the way I fish.

[rapman1]

bronson, i fish mostly open water or the edge of weedlines or brush. long casts are not really that necessary. what power do you use?

[MEATGETTER]

7ft ozark dock shooter !!!!!!

[CrappieHound]

7'6" Crappie wizard. Not made under that name anymore. I think B&M picked them up. Call Lou at Grizzly Jig. They sell them and they will cast just about anything you put on em' a country mile. Hands down my choice for quality and price.

The Hound

[rapman1]

what power are these rods, light, ultra light, etc?

[IkenI]

For the last few years I've used an 8ft B&M float and fly rod for both float and fly fishing and slip corking. For real shallow float and jig fishing during the spawn I use a 7ft light spinning rod.