Dock shooting rod

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Thanks guys

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Thanks guys

[honeyholeKY]

SD is right on this. I personally like my ACC crappie Stix dock shooter because of the fast tip. Some guys don't care as much for them. I also have the Wally Marshall that I like. But you may hate. If you can get one in your hands before deciding. I was lucky this time around. I've been wanting a Duckett crappie slayer. I held off until I could hold one. There's nothing wrong with the rod. I just didn't like the feel as much as I thought I would. I have a few that were considered trial and error rods.lol

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I really like my Duckett rods for bass, but if im being completely honest, the crappie slayer was heavy in my hands compared to the ACC

[TreednNC]

I've got an unconventional new favorite. Southern Crappie Rods new blue kevlar scope rods. I wasnt planning on dock fishing a few weeks ago and ended up fishing docks. I had to stay out a way's obviously but I used the 10'er to send a jig into oblivion. Was far more accurate with that than any other rod I've used. That said, if I could get that blank in a 6'6 -7' Id be very happy.

I've got a 5.5 foot ACC that works well, and a buddy had the 6ft B&M that is great. I'd like to have a little longer rod for the docks you don't have to shoot necessarily, but can just flip up along the sides of the boat/pontoon.

[PatrickHH]

This post is a little old, but I'll post a few related questions here for the same subject. I too have been looking to add a Dock Shooting rod and reel to my collection. I've read some good reviews on the BnM Sharpshooter 6 and am considering this rod paired with either a shimano sedona fj 1000 or a similar dawia. My apprehension is the micro-tip. I like to use high viz braid and a leader on my spinning reels. Is there a suitable dock shooting rod without a micro-tip? Will it shoot as far?

[ALBuzz]

I'll vouch for the Duckett Crappie Slayer. Limber, but not too much. Has a decent backbone for a crappie rod. SuperDave is right about all of this. The rod will ultimately end up being what you prefer.

[PatrickHH]

Thanks for the tip. Speaking of tips...The BnM and ACC, etc advertise that they are designed for dock shooting. I broke the tip of one of my 6'8" Dobyns rods trying this previously, and so i assumed the rods designed for this are not as likely to break at the tip. Is it the moderate action that helps with this? Can I choose a moderate action 6' rod?

[mossyoakpro]

That rod just feels good to me. Like everything about it for dock shooting. Love how it loads up and shoots the jigs. But once again everyone has an opinion on them. Many good rods and they all will work, just comes down to what you like and practice with that rod.

What reel you prefer on that rod?

[PatrickHH]

I have a Shimano Sedona fj, or a Daiwa Laguna LT, both 1000 series in mind. Like the Sedona better but it's a bit more $. Guess I'll take the plunge with the BnM rod.

[crappiekilla]

I have the BnM SS66 also with a Penn fierce 3 1000,and it is my favorite for jig casting,you can feel the slightest tap, very sensitive!