Thread: Rod?

I use 9 ft southern crappie rods for casting longer distance and Ed has a 6 ft dock shooting rod I’ve started using for shooting docks that is sweet. Give Ed Duke a call at southern crappie rods. I think that 6 ft rod runs around $35 -40
Can’t remember what I paid for it , I personally use all his rods for long lining and spider rigging but like Matt said it’s what ever you have confidence in.


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5.6 rods work great for me when it comes to dock shooting and casting under limbs, etc. They cast light jigs like 1/32 very accurately when picking apart shallow cover when in tight conditions dodging limbs at the backs of creeks during the spawn.
I like the Field and Stream for about $40 and the Berkley lightning, and Berkley cherrywood around $30-$40. I’d look for something that allows you to touch the rod blank with a thumb or finger so you can have great sensitivity. I use 4lb test mono on these ultralights with a reel that has 6 or more ball bearings. Its super smooth light and has enough back bone for the surprise big fish that can happen. I’ve landed 9lb LMBs, carp, catfish, and a 6lb hybrid on these and they can handle the work.
Good luck


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