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Best crappie jig pole?? #8286855 12/01/12 05:57 PM
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I am in the market for a new jig pole for jig fishing for crappie from a boat. What brand and length do you all use most. Also, do most of you use ultra light spinning reels or small casting reels like Mr. Crappie etc. and what size line do you use most.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Best crappie jig pole?? [Re: Lone Ranger] #8286876 12/01/12 06:06 PM
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Re: Best crappie jig pole?? [Re: Lone Ranger] #8286936 12/01/12 06:39 PM
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Re: Best crappie jig pole?? [Re: Lone Ranger] #8287004 12/01/12 07:20 PM
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Pro Angler 8' w/ Gander Mtn. Guide Series spinning reel w/ Sufix Seige Neon Tangerine. 1 @ 6# for 32oz jigs & 1 @ 8# for 1/8oz jigs. I also have a 10' Pro Angler with a baitcaster & Sufix Seige Neon Tangerine in 10# for fishing tandem jigs under bridges. Great rigs all around IMHO.

Re: Best crappie jig pole?? [Re: pepop] #8287378 12/01/12 09:47 PM
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Do you think the 8' is a better all around jig rod over the 10' and why do you think so.

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I like the 10' for more time during the season and it IS my go to during the spawn. It give a little more reach iwhen yu need it.
I use bait caster reels, but only to store the line. I verticle fish like I fly fish and hold the line in my hand. That's why I like to 10' better. Less stripping the line in to swing the slab into the boat....

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Re: Best crappie jig pole?? [Re: Lone Ranger] #8287965 12/02/12 12:36 AM
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depends on where your jigging longer poles harder under a bridge and waves in the brush with a boat shorter rod in tight areas and under bridges with low clearance. so basically i have 6ft,7ft and 9ft for my jigging

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Originally Posted By: marktx
depends on where your jigging longer poles harder under a bridge and waves in the brush with a boat shorter rod in tight areas and under bridges with low clearance. so basically i have 6ft,7ft and 9ft for my jigging



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I fish mostly with 7 footers but will go with a 6 footer when fishing under bridges and 5 footer when shooting docks. I use a 9 footer when fishing for spawners during the spring. The extra reach is crucial.

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Re: Best crappie jig pole?? [Re: Lone Ranger] #8288103 12/02/12 01:12 AM
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The 8ft is better all around jig rod. If the lakes ever get full again and stay that way, you'll need a shorter pole under some of the bridges if you fish there. Otherwise, that 8ft is hard to beat. The 10ft is real good in the spring to reach out and not spook the fish when they're shallow. The 8ft is lighter and you can fish it all day without fatigue.


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Re: Best crappie jig pole?? [Re: Ken Gaby] #8288992 12/02/12 05:21 AM
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Thanks for the info, I really appreciate it.

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