Crappie Rod

**ChriStyle** · 02-22-2019, 11:44 AM

Hi, I am a long time browser and decided to make an account to ask the expertise! So I am getting more and more into crappie fishing these days and would love some of ya inputs on some rods.

Before I had 2 crappie rods, 1 was a BNM Original Buck's (I think) or at least it's very similar, sorry I am currently at work or else I could tell you the exact model and the other rod which I can't remember what brand but it had bright green at the tip and by the handle. Both of these rods had put many of fish in the box but I HATE HATE HATE all the foam or the extra long handles on both of the rods! So I discovered "Waholi's" not sure if I spelled that correct but I think you know which rods I'm talking about. Anyways I went to the Honey Hole to test of the Waholi's and the new BNM Tree thumper 10' poles and the Waholi's felt a tad heavier so I went with the tree thumper. Now with that being said I paired the Tree thumper with the Buck's Ultra Lite Crappie Reel. So the following weekend I went fishing with a buddy of mine and he had the Waholi's 10' with a SPINNING reel, a very small one. I picked it up and was like WOW it is way lighter than my Tree Thumper, I think because of the weight balance of the spinning reel. So my question is what is the lightest 10' pole I can get for the REAR seat reels with less handle instead of all the EXTRA grip/cork/handle on most of the crappie poles. I mainly fish cypress trees and tops when they are spawning and some when they are in the channels in 15-20 ft of water. Sorry it was a long read but I had to explain.

In my opinion the Tree Thumper tip feels a little stiffer, I know it's design for fishing shallower waters but I like that more "sensitive" rod. The BNM ultra lite feels great but no need for all that extra grip and the reel seats doesn't sit in the rear. Not many rods out there that have rear seat design with a shorter handle.

**Micropterus salmoides** · 02-22-2019, 01:02 PM

BBUL with bottom reel seat

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**ShawnRichardCar** · 02-22-2019, 01:25 PM

i have a bbul with rear seat and its very light. i also just bought a acc stix 11 ft with rear seat. i havent fished with it yet but it feels lighter.

**ChriStyle** · 02-22-2019, 01:38 PM

yeah I been looking at those too and they do feel very great!

**Fish on Line** · 02-22-2019, 02:29 PM

Chris --- welcome to CDC -- we are glad to have you become a very active member and look forward to your post --- I bought my first Wohalli 12 ft pole and it quickly became my favorite over B&M .. Glad you like rear seat reels for single Pole fishing.. those longer Handles do have some advantages when using Pole Holders like spider rigging. I mostly use 3 and sometimes 4 poles in the channel, but no more than 2 fishing trees or the banks when the spawn is on.. there are lots of old Fly Rods at Garage sales usually at 8 or 9 feet that could be to your liking. However those lite wire guides leave a lot to be desired for my pole favorites. But fitted with a new set of guides would be a fine UL Rod with a rear seat

**coachmhs98** · 02-22-2019, 02:43 PM

Take a look at ACC crappie stix and HT (on grizzly jig site) I used to fish nothing but the Bm but have seen their quality go down over the years. I have several in the closet never been used. I have switched to the HT (JSG102) jigging stick (graphite). Best pole out for the money. I recently bought an ACC stix so far pretty good, worth a look.

**ChriStyle** · 02-22-2019, 04:03 PM

Thank you sir!

Originally Posted by Fish on Line

Chris --- welcome to CDC -- we are glad to have you become a very active member and look forward to your post --- I bought my first Wohalli 12 ft pole and it quickly became my favorite over B&M .. Glad you like rear seat reels for single Pole fishing.. those longer Handles do have some advantages when using Pole Holders like spider rigging. I mostly use 3 and sometimes 4 poles in the channel, but no more than 2 fishing trees or the banks when the spawn is on.. there are lots of old Fly Rods at Garage sales usually at 8 or 9 feet that could be to your liking. However those lite wire guides leave a lot to be desired for my pole favorites. But fitted with a new set of guides would be a fine UL Rod with a rear seat

**ChriStyle** · 02-22-2019, 04:04 PM

Yeah I actually have a HT, the same one it looks like. Just so much grip on that pole and the reel seat is the one that slides up and down the handle. I hate that too. But it is a very sensitive rod.

Can you tell me more about how BM quality is going down? Like as in rod tips keep breaking or what?

Originally Posted by coachmhs98

Take a look at ACC crappie stix and HT (on grizzly jig site) I used to fish nothing but the Bm but have seen their quality go down over the years. I have several in the closet never been used. I have switched to the HT (JSG102) jigging stick (graphite). Best pole out for the money. I recently bought an ACC stix so far pretty good, worth a look.

**MO Slab** · 02-22-2019, 05:18 PM

Currently use BnM Sam Heaton - Super Sensitive-
10’ , bottom reel seat, cork handle.....nice big guides on it......love it......but, I may try an ACC next, as a single pole fisherman, I’ll always go bottom seat.

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**20watt** · 02-22-2019, 06:29 PM

You can't beat a BBUL if you're wanting a light rod. I've got the tree thumper as well paired with a spinning reel and I really like the way it feels also.

If you're needing balance and don't want to add a spinning reel for weight I used to use the lead weights out of a balancing kit I had for bass rod. I just electrical taped the weight to the butt of the pole and worked fine.

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