Orvis, Sage, Powells, TFO's, Fishers, Loomis, St.Croix, and others, all do double duty for me. If my 12 and 13 wt. will subdue Tuna and tarpon, do you seriously want to argue that their too "lite" for a crappie? A $400-$600 fly rod has more sensitivity than apparently some of you have ever known.
Don't run braid (guide grooving) and you'll love using your fly rods. Only problem is that 9' rods are standard lengths. If you don't need anything longer you'll really enjoy a 2 or 3 wt. with up to 1/8 0z. Use a 5/6 for 1/4, and a 7 to 9 wt. for heavier. I don't use my fly rods for trolling cause I don't want to break any. Easier to replace $40 to $60 trolling B&M's.
Guys there are a lot of ultra sensitive fly rods out there. Don't rag on a fly rod unless or until you understand that there is a much wider range of performance available than in the world of crappie specific rods.
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