Rod recommendation

[zekepa]

I'm a bass fisherman. For more than 30 years when fishing for crappies I've taken one of my medium fast 6'6 or 7' spinning rods with a 2500 stradic or vanford etc and pitched 1/16" oz jigs when crappie fishing. Yes the rods a bit stiff medium 1/4 - 5/8 oz rod. I need a couple of rods for throwing jigs at docks that will work well with the 2500 reels. Don't want anything flimsy. Cost is not an issue. Any advise would be appreciated.

Given the following information from what you posted
Bass Fisherman
Not flimsy
Cost is not an issue

I would look at the rods linked in the article below that are designed for Bass Finesse fishing in the Light or Med light something rated down to at least a 1/16 jig. I would look for the most sensitive rod I could find from the list. The Mega Bass JDM 6"11 looks interesting.

Finesse Fishing Rods & Reels | Buyer's Guide — Tactical Bassin' - Bass Fishing Blog

As far as wanting to use a 2500 reel that's your choice, I would look for one with a lower gear ratio, I have a hard enough time reeling slowly with a 2000 series with 5.2:1 gear ratio let alone a higher gear ratio 2500 series. A quality 2000 series reel with small diameter line should be able to cast a 1/16 jig to any reasonable fishing distance just as well as a 2500

They aren't what I would use for Crappie but I don't fish for bass at all.

[skeetbum]

There’s a couple of thoughts that I see going on. You’re looking to stay with a 2500 reel for whatever reason, that I understand. My preference is a 1000 or 1500 after going through a learning curve of about 15 years. Just my preference, not trying to influence. For casting, with a reel like you state, a light action between 6 and 7 feet long would do you well. You want some flex in the tip, like maybe a medium fast at the most. One I would like you to handle is a St Croix premier 66lf one piece rod. About $125, give or take. Has a very good feel to my likings, active words being my likings. Buy nothing that you don’t handle because you already have in mind what you’re after. Doesn’t matter who recommends what, handle before you buy. If you fish tight quarters then a shorter rod and a slightly different action might apply better. I mostly fish 2lb ultralight in tight quarters with a 5’6” rod and 1000 reel. Different strokes and be careful. Don’t let the little line fool ya, I catch some very good fish now and then. If you ever try this light setup, be prepared for another rabbit hole to maneuver.

For pitching with a longer rod, like I’ve seen folks do with live scope, the choices are easier. Between 8 and 10 feet will do very well, and I like the Sam Heaton Super Sensitive line of rods. Mine is a 10’ with the rear reel seat like a fly rod and balances perfectly at the touch spot hole in the cork so that a finger has direct contact with the blank. Very good asset. If the balance is right, you hold the weight of the rod and reel and don’t have to hold the tip up constantly which causes fatigue and makes this no fun. Also, when the rods right it jumps in your hand when the fish thumps it. That thump is the jig hitting the back of the fishes mouth and on a tight line it can be massive. Whether you choose regular handle or rear reel seat models is up to you, once again, handle WITH YOUR REEL before you buy. You have some homework ahead of you but if you’re patient and spend a little time getting to handle some of the rods that others and I suggest, you’ll be happy with your choice, I’m sure. I chased green fish once too, now they’re just bycatch. Good luck and keep us posted as we all will learn something from your experience.

[CrappiePappy]

Casting jigs around docks more so than shooting them. Of course its been much easier to find crappies in open water also with LS.

You know what I use for flipping double jig rigs with my LS ..... a 12' BnM BGJP with a Shimano Stratus STX20

Well, that is I "used to" use a BGJP, but that was before getting a 12' BnM Diamond Series rod that will take the place of the BGJP rod. I haven't had the chance to use it just yet, though. My "casting" backup rod will be my new 8' BnM Diamond Series rod with a Shimano Spirex 1000RE, for single jig presentations.

[Eagle 1]

Shakespeare micro series sold at Walmart . Buy the lite not the ultra light .

[Skeeterman98]

Thanks for the comments. I bought a couple of ACC Crappie Stix. Also bought one Shimano stradic 1000. Will use both the 1000 and 2500 and see how they do.