BOAT.I can do you one better.
I have 6 12' Jenko Cypress Creek poles I paid 146 dollars for from eBay. Two 12' BnM West Points for 40 from the bargain bin at Academy. Then 6 Shimano IX1000R and 2 Shimano IX2000 for 10 dollars each at Dunham's Sports here in NC. So for $266 I have a full set of 8 rod and reel combos that get the job done. I will, however, pick up a couple Southern Crappie rods to get a couple 14 footers as well. Everything I purchased new and has been pleased thus far with everything I have purchased. Though I am not denying that some of the higher end equipment may be of significantly higher quality, but it is hard to argue when this setup has been getting the job done.
This is my first year just fishing crappie and keeping costs in check was a major issue. I had the boat, but no rod holders, sub-par electronics and sitting for just one on each end of the boat. Also had to purchase a trolling motor. I am happy with the outcome, especially for what I have in it. But to each his own and buy whatever it takes to have fun and enjoy yourself I am all for.
Bust
Out
Another
Thousand.
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