10-12 Ft Crappie Rods

[Bob # 1]

Am I missing something here?

Why would one want a reel with 10 ft pole.
Would think (Cane pole days) that you would lift the pole straight up and swing the hooked fish to you.

Here is neat aritcle on 10 foot poles

http://www.ecrappie.com/reports/longpoles.pdf

[deathb4disco]

Having a reel helps if you hook a big fish or if you're jigging in water deeper than the length of the pole.

[skiptomylu]

Also helps keep your line away from you boat some when long line trolling.

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[sticksteer]

I fish 24 ft deep in the winter, try pulling in the extra 12 feet of line by hand with out it tangling around everything in the boat.

[Bob # 1]

OK, thanks guys
That makes sense.

[wannabe fisherman]

long pole is great for float and fly also.

[Bob # 1]

I'm convinced.

How do I explain to her

1. Need casting rod/reel
2. Need crappie rod/reel 5-6 foot
3. Need crappie rod/reel 7-8 foot
4. Need crappie rod/reel 10-12 foot
5. Need all the jigs and spinner baits
6. Need 6lb 8lb 10lb test lines
:D :D :D

[smoothlures]

It's easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission.
Also, a good 6.5-7.5 foot rod would probably do all you could want if you don't want to buy several different ones for each situation. And a big spool of 6 pound test would do just fine for pretty much any situation. 8 pound if you have a bigger reel.

[lamplighter]

Sounds like my second ex-wife. why you buying two more poles, you can,t use the 25 or 30 you have now.my answer why you buying another pair of shoes???:D

[luvjign]

I'm convinced.

How do I explain to her

1. Need casting rod/reel
2. Need crappie rod/reel 5-6 foot
3. Need crappie rod/reel 7-8 foot
4. Need crappie rod/reel 10-12 foot
5. Need all the jigs and spinner baits
6. Need 6lb 8lb 10lb test lines
:D :D :D

Does she eat fish (crappie)? If the answer is no, then I won't go further