Rod Action for trolling

[nccater]

Haven't used them for spider rigging, but they are great rods. I have the graphite rods which cost more money than the fiberglass rods. Not a big fan of fiberglass except for throwing crank baits when bass fishing. Fiberglass has a lot of flex to it which doesn't help detect light bites. There is a site, BigSupplyShop.com | Big Supply Shop | Authorized Dealer , that sells them for an excellent price. They may not have quantity but will definitely help cutdown on the costs.

On this website, they have 2 different kinds of Mr. Crappie graphite rods. What's the difference in the Graphite rods and the CUSTOM graphite rods?

[Gabepeeps]

The Custom rods are made with a higher modulus graphite making them lighter, stronger, and more sensitive. There's really not that much difference between the two though.

[nccater]

Thanks for the help!

[Erin Brewer]

Ay opinions on the B n M West Point rods?

I have a set of the west point rods and a set of the pinnacle rods and they are alot alike. In my opinion if you are just gettin started and are on a budget they are great. They catch fish and are very durable. I have not broke one yet and have caught tons of fish on them. They are heavier than the graphite rods but I think thats about the only down side to them. For spider rigging they work for me.

[nccater]

It looks like it's come down to the Southern Crappie (Kevlar) or the Mr. Crappie Slab Seeker (graphite) for me. Going to get all 10' rods. Would love to be able to afford BGJP's or C/C's, but not going to invest that much right now. which of the 2 above would you recommend? also what is the best reel AND line for setting these up? Is Kevlar better than graphite? Thanks in advance!

[sinkermaker]

Get the southern crappie rods in 12 ft for tight lining if you can afford them and you will never have to buy another rod. They are excellent rods for any type crappie fishing and will last forever

[Gabepeeps]

Can't comment on the southern crappie rods. I havent, but would like to, had one in my hands. The Mr. Crappie rods are just good solid rods at a great price point.

[trypman1]

On the back page of the Grizzly 2015 Cat. There is the Slab Daddy rods - 4/$80.00. These are great rods and work well for all areas of Crappie fishing. Don't get caught up in the rod wars. My 2cents.

[CrappiePappy]

It looks like it's come down to the Southern Crappie (Kevlar) or the Mr. Crappie Slab Seeker (graphite) for me. Going to get all 10' rods. Would love to be able to afford BGJP's or C/C's, but not going to invest that much right now. which of the 2 above would you recommend? also what is the best reel AND line for setting these up? Is Kevlar better than graphite? Thanks in advance!

Don't you mean Mr Crappie Slab Shaker rod .... I think Zebco had the "Slab Seeker" name.

My 10' rods are Sam Heaton Super Sensitive & Todd Huckabee Dippin rods, so I won't comment on the better of the two you've chosen. But, as for the reel/line question ... If you don't intend on using the rods/reels for casting or jigging, I'd buy the reel with the widest or longest spool that would hold the most line in the pound test I intended to use. As to brand of line, I'd give Vicious Panfish copoly a good look.

... cp

[wannabe fisherman]

southern crappie rods!!!