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 Crappie Rod Length?
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07/11/15 10:52 AM
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wgpj
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Pro Angler
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Thought I would see what ya'll thought was the best rod length before I get one from Pro Angler. Will appreciate your opinion.
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Re: Crappie Rod Length?
[Re: wgpj]
#10969826
07/11/15 11:20 AM
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OkieBob
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Depends mostly on how you intend to fish. Vertical jigging, most prefer a longer rod, anywhere from 8 to 10'. Since I drive my own boat, I like a 7' single piece rod...Wally Marshal Sig Series to put in a plug. Spider rigging, much longer. Dock shooting, I started with a 5'er and have migrated to a 6'er but, don't have any docks to shoot anymore up here north of the Red River.
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Re: Crappie Rod Length?
[Re: wgpj]
#10969879
07/11/15 12:52 PM
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Tommie
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Like OkieBob stated.........vertical jigging trees or brush piles.......8' good.......10' better. Bridges 5' to 7'.......dock shooting.......4 1/2' to 6 1/2'. Pro Angler is a good choice in rods. 
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Re: Crappie Rod Length?
[Re: wgpj]
#10969997
07/11/15 02:12 PM
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Gamblinman
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Dock shooting 5 1/2'
vertical jigging 7 1/2' - medium light action
spider rigging 12'
under bridges 6' - I like a stiffer rod under the bridges
Gman
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Re: Crappie Rod Length?
[Re: wgpj]
#10970017
07/11/15 02:19 PM
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Jig Man
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All good answers and Pro Angler is a good choice. Start with what you will use the most and then expand from there. Personally I like a light fast action. I like to match line weight with the power of my fishing rod.
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Re: Crappie Rod Length?
[Re: Jig Man]
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07/11/15 03:29 PM
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wgpj
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Thanks for advice. I should have added that I will be vertical jigging so it looks like the 8 ft is it. Thanks
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 Re: Crappie Rod Length?
[Re: wgpj]
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07/11/15 04:37 PM
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cjcrappie
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Since you are jigging, I would go with the 10ft rod. I like to stay away from the structure I am fishing. I also like that extra bend I see in my rod  Pro Angler are great rods.
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Re: Crappie Rod Length?
[Re: wgpj]
#10970425
07/11/15 07:00 PM
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SLABXPRESS
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If you're on a budget and planning to buy just one rod, I would go with a one piece 7'
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Re: Crappie Rod Length?
[Re: SLABXPRESS]
#10970918
07/12/15 12:46 AM
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Jig Man
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If you're on a budget and planning to buy just one rod, I would go with a one piece 7' I have to agree, a 7' covers a lot of different fishing situations. I use it more than any of the others...
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