Opinions on BnM Pole...

[LunaticFringeInc]

Saw some BnM Westpoint Cappie Poles at a local tackle shop for 21.00 fun dollars that I am tempted to pull the trigger on one. I was specifically looking at a 10 footer #WPCR 10. 10 ft becuase I usually fish from a Kayak and longer poles become on the unweildly side of things more tmes than not.

Is this a decent rod for jigging a jig or occasionally tight lining a minnow on Crappie around brush in 3-14 ft of water?

[crappiejohn]

there decent rods, you cant really go wrong with B&M id buy em if i were you

[speck tackler]

I think EVERYONE has their own opinion when it comes to crappie poles... and you KNOW what they say about opinions.

That said, I love BnM poles. I own several, in various models and lengths. However, the West Point poles are just way too flimsy for my likes. They just don't seem to have any backbone.

If you are looking for a good, inexpensive rod, take a look at the Hi-Tech Jiggin' Stick. I bought a couple from the guys at Grizzly Jig (item JS102) for $16.95 each. I'm tellin' you... for under $20, you would have a very hard time beating this rod... sensitive tip, yet good backbone... just my opinion.

[kincade]

my input is....I've only owned 1, the tip broke second time out, i replaced the tip and it broke again. It now sits in my retired pile of poles. Thats the only experience i have with b-n-m.

[Uncle BS]

They are junk !! Never had 1 that did not break. Walley Marshall's are much better rods in my opinion.

[feelay]

I love B&M's, but not the West point....You get what you pay for!

[ledouxmike]

Saw some BnM Westpoint Cappie Poles at a local tackle shop for 21.00 fun dollars that I am tempted to pull the trigger on one. I was specifically looking at a 10 footer #WPCR 10. 10 ft becuase I usually fish from a Kayak and longer poles become on the unweildly side of things more tmes than not.

Is this a decent rod for jigging a jig or occasionally tight lining a minnow on Crappie around brush in 3-14 ft of water?

i have one of the west point's. It's a little thick. The other graphite poles are better in my opinion.

[rushcreekoutdoor]

Well, I will give my opinions, take it for what its worth.

Historically, myself and those I fish with have had poor luck with the B'M when it comes to breakage.
I fish primarily Wally Marshall 16 foot Tightline Specials. I (knock on wood) have never broken one and I really think you could boat a 25lb flying carp with one. They are tough. They are also pretty heavy. I have always been principally a bobber fisherman. I have used them tightlining, but they are kind of stiff. WM makes an unbelievably good light rod (Universal) that is super duper sensitive and tough, but it only goes up to 14 feet.

This year I committed to learn to tightline better. I bought 3 BM pro trollers from Grizzly and they are about one third lighter and more sensitive. They work awesome and the guys at Grizzly stand behind their product!!!! I also bought a couple 12 foot lightweight BMs to jig fish the oxbows and creeks. So, I vote yes to both brands

rco

[CrappieKillerJigs]

i stand with Kincade...i think B&M is junk...they break very easy and i dont have time to keep replacing rods...i have a ton of outlaw rods and i have only broke one due to being stupid and getting mad and smacking a dock with it as hard as i could...i have seen a 32lb pound flat head landed on a 12ft outlaw...but then again you get what you pay for...

[Phantom309]

I just bought me a "Wally Marshall 12 foot Crappie Thunder".
Haven't gotten a chance to use it yet, but, am really liking it just playin around with it........