Rods,

Send ANDY an email on his web site he has extra tips.

Lazy Ike I don't really have a honeyhole, but I'm open to suggestions.

To add to HOGON's point...
It's also quite possible that both ACC and PA are using blanks manufactured exactly the same. All of these small companies producing rods are using blanks produced somewhere else by someone else. Eyes, paint, and finish are sometimes all that differentiates these rod. Food for thought...

It's the Chevy over Ford question, there are some great rods out there. There's not a rod out there that can fill what you're finger can if you have that line in your hand or on your finger. Just my thought

Hogon, Andy said he would call when they came in, we will see.

Also, I always wondered if Dutch evered called you Hogoff when you lost one????

Thats a good one Kirk....pm sent

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Excellent point Slabexpress.

Mark also another excellent point.

He's never called me Hogoff, but he had no problem rubbing it in when I lost big fish of the day at the boat on Tuesday.

I wanted to take a load off so I plopped down in a chair in the back of the boat and had my feet crossed like I was in my recliner at home. I was holding onto my rod, the front of the boat was pointed right into the white caps, and I get a bite. Fish is coming up no fight at all. I am expecting to see a dink since we were catching a lot of those at that point in time. As it approaches the surface it looked to be a 2 pounder give or take and I holler to my mom grab the net. As my mom goes to pick the net up the fish comes out of his stunned and lethargic state...dances on the water while shaking his head and poof it's gone.

Dad looks at me and says there goes big fish of the day. I say Thanks Dad...appreciate that. As he flashed a big grin my way.

I'm gonna be keeping closing tabs on the web site as well in June. When they hit I will let you know ASAP.

Tight Lines!

This has been a great thread. I love talking anything Crappie with everyone on here.

I know in the end we all love sharing information and catching Crappie. I view all of my fellow TFF folks as family.

PA without a second breath
There is no other whoopin stick in my rack
Ive sold all my other rods and managed profit to purchase every PA rod I have
My back up crappie stick is nearing 6-7yrs old and never been out of the rack since new.
They do what you bought them for and then some plenty when something chunky comes along

Andy has the Rod Tips posted on the web site now. $20 for a replacement tip.

Thanks, I got an email and will be ordering one Monday!

To be upfront and honest, I haven't fish an ACC rod to give a comparison review. Although I own a PA as a gift from a friend, I mostly fish with my custom made St Croix that I built. At least I do fish the PA from time to time over the years. Hence, I can only (for the time being) based on how everyone agrees that both of these rods are great for crappie fishing. Once again, for the time being, I take others' opinions that they are both very nice indeed and best in value.
With that being said, I can tell you that I'd like the ACC better for one simple fact that ACC offers rear reel seat handle like a fly rod in which I love to have an option of using the fly reel. At least, ACC gives me a choice.
Up to a certain depth, Rear reel seat would be great for those who like pulling the line instead of reeling. This quick way of landing a crappie is benificial because dropping back the line of exact same depth without guessing.
I'd definitely like to own an ACC rear reel seat. Once I have an ACC to test out, I can compare more objectively. If for some reason, an ACC rod is less favorable in action, I promise to state my honest opinion as such without bias to either PA or ACC.

Very well stated SlabMeSilly. I'm looking forward to your review.

I don't represent ACC or get anything from them.

I'm merely a fan and a customer and I was simply expressing my opinion since I have indeed fished with both.

Both Crappie Catching Rods for sure.

I will tell people my opinion if they happen to ask like this thread was asking.
I truly believe people should try different products and see what works best for them.

There is nothing wrong with different strokes for different folks.

I hope in offering my opinion on a product that I may simply help a fellow angler find a new tool that they might enjoy using as much as I do and something that will hopefully help them catch more Crappie.

I have bought many things over the years based on someone's opinion on here and Pro Angler and ACC were no different.

Tight Lines To All!

end of the day it aint the rod
Agreed? the differences are very much clear
You own it,youll support it,cause you paid for it . . . .

Received the Pro Angler 8ft this afternoon. Ordered both Acc and Pro Angler Monday morning
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Now go slime them bad boys....