I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations for a rod & reel that has the sensitive feel required for crappie fishing. I normally fish in a calm lake that is normally 6 to 10 feet deep. Mailorder is perfectly OK with me - I am on a budget so I want to get the most bang for the buck.
Any suggestios are welcome. Thanks.
You might consider a "combo" outfit...the rod and reel are sold as one. I'm not sure how you're fishin, so I can't comment and the specific types i.e. baitcaster/spinin' or bobber/tightline. Budget amount, boat or non-boat, bank fishin, etc...would play a major factor in what type of gear I would buy. Sorry I couldn't be more help. Tight Lines!
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go to wal mart, i hate that i said that, pick out and make sure its spined correctly a 6.5' microlite ultra or light action rod by sheaksphere and a mitchell advocet reel. 35 bucks and tax
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i prefer going to academy sports. they have a shakespere ultra light 4'6" or 5' normally $16.88 on sale for $9.88 and a pinnicle ultra light spinning reel for $19.99. for $30 plus tax you can get a great combo.
I got a nice Quantum Ultralight combo at Wally-World ... It was a birthday gift, but I'm pretty sure it went for under $30.
I Got A Wally Marshall Pro Series Light Action Rod And Reel At B.p.s. For $29.00.
I use a Shimanoo Spining Reel (FX1000 I think) with the drag adjustment on the rear of the reel and a cheap rhino rod (6 footer) with a really light tip.
The one I have has numbers on it so I can adjust the drag to the same place everytime when I am using light line while bream fishing.
It probably isn't as cheap has some of the stuff you get at wally world, but it has lasted way longer than the stuff I used to buy from there as a teenager.
All and all, I have come out way better.
Oscar