reel type??

[INTIMIDATOR]

I use the same reels, St Croix poles, and swimbaits for Crappie, 'Eyes, and Bass!

[windstone]

reman bait casters with thumb bar...mine have never failed me.. great for landing, rod in one hand, net in the other when needed....

[M R Dux]

I use all kinds of reels for all kinds of tactics but my go-to reel for gills and Redears is a Zebco Z02 because of its 3/1 gear ratio. Can’t fish too slow sometimes.


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[Ketchn]

Mostly open faced spinning reels for me , they are my love .
I like to be able to use whatever method the moment dictates and they fit my agenda best .

[Atimm693]

Spinning only for crappie. An underhand reel just seems more natural to me, and you get a better grip on the rod, helps with sensitivity.

I use a casting rig occasionally for jerkbaits and big swimbaits, but not purposefully for crappie, although I seem to catch more than you would think on 3" Keitechs.

[Spoonminnow]

Spincast (push button) and spinning reels for light lures - both with braid. Catch all fish species. Jig weights between 1/32 - 1/16 oz. - good distance casts.