Tell me why I need a new rod

[archp625]

Good morning everyone. I have a 6'3" UL, a 7' ML, and a 6'6" that I use for crappie depending on the scenario. I also have 4 trolling rods that I use with leadcore that I use to troll for them in the late summer. My question is do i need a 12' rod to verticle jig brush and or trees or is my set up good enough? I want to hear from men/women that had a 12' in their arsenal.

[hdhntr]

have couple 10's and 12' and YES you do need a new rod. That's like asking your wife if she needs another pair of shoes even tho she hs 50. Answer is always YES.

Kidding aside, there are lots of times you can get to places you can't reach with your 7 foot of course for putting it in just the right tight spots.

[archp625]

Haha, this is true. All my rods are St Croix rods. What would be a good 12' rod to get? I see B & M thrown out there a ton but have no idea on long sticks.

have couple 10's and 12' and YES you do need a new rod. That's like asking your wife if she needs another pair of shoes even tho she hs 50. Answer is always YES.

Kidding aside, there are lots of times you can get to places you can't reach with your 7 foot of course for putting it in just the right tight spots.

[Gbcorley]

I wouldn't say you need one... But I would say it will make your life a hole lot easier. You wouldn't have to stay right on the tree and have more line control.

[archp625]

What would be a good rod to get?

[DaveB40]

I didn't know you need a real reason to buy a new rod!
Anyhow, I have several in the 9 to 12ft. lengths. Some for jigging,
some for springtime brush fishing and some for other purposes.
I like Ozark Rods Brush Buster in 10 & 12ft lengths and Light Tip w/ Medium Backbone
in 10 & 12ft lengths as well as the 3pc (10'6" Heavy & 9'6" X-Hvy) Grizzly Jig Elite Rod.

[Cray]

I think the rod is going to depend a lot on how bad the cover is your going to fish. I fish mainly 10 and 11 ft rods. In really thick stuff I like my duck commander 10 ft for the sensitivity and back bone to get them out. For stake beds and deeper water I like my Jenco rear seat in 11ft, and Denali mid seat 11ft. Both have good back bone and great sensitivity. Lots of other choices out there. Best thing if you can is to try a couple of different ones until you find one that is comfortable in YOUR hand not just what I or someone else likes.

[Locator79]

If you're debating another rod.....you should see my arsenal. You'd think I was collector

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[ad1974]

Yep you could use a longer jigging pole,but I prefer a 11 ft to a 12ft.The 11 ft just feels better to me and is still plenty long to get where you want.The BnM's are a great choice and they have a ton of different ones to choose from,I like the Ultralite mid seat and Bgjp the best.

[skeetbum]

I have or have had about everything up to 12’. Had an 18’ that i never used and sold. BGJP’s in 8, 10,and 12’. Have a 10’ SHSS with the rear reel seat that I won and thought I would hate, but just the opposite is the result. I’m not gentle with it and it’s tough, but very lightweight and sensitive. Have caught some pound and a half to two pounders and it did very well, but I don’t swing heavy fish. The BGJP’s work well and do double duty for trolling but the Sams balances so much better. Might not fit your bill but definitely worth a look see.