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 Rod suggestion-new boat dock...
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10/21/18 05:36 PM
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Redfoxone
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My dad just had a new boat dock built, the construction of crappie condos has already started of course. I want to get him a nice (not the most expensive) rod for jigging around the pilings. What is the suggested length of a standing on the dock jigging rod and what brand?
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Re: Rod suggestion-new boat dock...
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10/21/18 07:42 PM
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The Crappie Guy
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7' Mr. Crappie Lew's Black Tuxedo
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Re: Rod suggestion-new boat dock...
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10/21/18 08:08 PM
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Magged Out
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Length is gonna be personal preference  If I was buying for my Dad. I'd get him the 8' ACC GS08MW Winn Grips
I'd Tack That!!
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Re: Rod suggestion-new boat dock...
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10/21/18 08:19 PM
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UJC
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ProAngler Tackle 8'. It'll get those slabs over and onto the dock easily.
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Re: Rod suggestion-new boat dock...
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10/22/18 03:50 AM
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Is the dock covered and if so I much head clearance do you have.
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Re: Rod suggestion-new boat dock...
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10/22/18 04:09 AM
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HOGON
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I prefer any ACC CRAPPIE STIX rod. www.acccrappiestix.comPlenty of good rod makers to pick from and as with anything in fishing it's a personal preference and what you are comfortable with. I hope to post some pics tomorrow night or Tuesday. Wait to see the Bass my Dad caught today while fishing Crappie. 5'6" ACC Crappie Stix rod with an 8 pound leader and a 1/8 ounce Crappie jig in feather. Bass estimated at 7-8 pounds. We took pics and put it back in the water. Hope the size of my picture quality allows me to post it on the forum. If the file is too big I can text you the picture Redfoxone. If it can catch a Bass like that you know a Crappie is a non event. I landed a 35 pound Yellow Cat fishing for Crappie with an 8 Footer on my first trip with my ACC and was sold that day on the rod, but as stated previously plenty of good rod makers to choose from and opinions and experiences vary when it comes to anything fishing. Congratulations on the new dock and condos. Tight Lines! Good Luck finding something that works for your needs.
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Re: Rod suggestion-new boat dock...
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10/22/18 10:20 AM
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Redfoxone
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Is the dock covered and if so I much head clearance do you have. Yes, it is covered with 12ft headers, very large and open.
Last edited by Redfoxone; 10/22/18 10:20 AM.
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Re: Rod suggestion-new boat dock...
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10/22/18 10:30 AM
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Thanks for the suggestions all. Educate me, why so long if you're just standing on the dock?
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Re: Rod suggestion-new boat dock...
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10/22/18 11:05 AM
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Thanks for the suggestions all. Educate me, why so long if you're just standing on the dock? Long rods are typically used on a boat to get the bait further away and eliminate spooking fish, and to reach more cover from the same position. On most docks, its not necessary, but personal preference. For dock fishing, I like a shorter rod, something in the 6' to 7' range.
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Re: Rod suggestion-new boat dock...
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10/22/18 07:54 PM
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Ken Gaby
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I like the Pro Angler in 5.5 or 6.5 ft for fishing on docks and for shooting under docks.
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Re: Rod suggestion-new boat dock...
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10/23/18 03:03 AM
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HOGON
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Last edited by HOGON; 10/23/18 03:04 AM.
ACC CRAPPIE STIX
BONEHEAD TACKLE
LEWS REELS
PEPOPS JIGS
FEARLESS JIGS
BUBBAS BAITS
MAD CRAPPIE JIGS
DANS JIGS
CRAZY ANGLER TACKLE
THERMOCLINE LURES
CONSTANT PURSUIT OUTFITTERS
MR CRAPPIE
POWER PRO SUPER SLICK BRAID
BERKLEY VANISH GOLD/TRANSITION
LIFT SAVER TROLLING MOTOR MOUNT
SHUT UP AND FISH
SLAB SYNDICATE JIGS
THUMPER ELITE OUTFITTERS
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Re: Rod suggestion-new boat dock...
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10/23/18 10:34 AM
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hscoach
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Boy thats a good looking table full of fish.
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Re: Rod suggestion-new boat dock...
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10/23/18 01:24 PM
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Very nice pics, thanks all.
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