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 ACC or Bonehead
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01/27/21 01:57 PM
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jimmytimmy87
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I'm looking for a 12' rod. I was wondering what you guys know about these two rods. What is your preference and why?
I have fished BnM and All Star up to this point, but I want an elite crappie rod. I fish for crappie year round. I am in a kayak a lot of the time too.
It's okay to eat fish because they don't have any feelings.
- Kurt Cobain
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Re: ACC or Bonehead
[Re: jimmytimmy87]
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01/27/21 02:34 PM
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Soft Tap and I compared ours , he has ACC I have Bonehead. My take is boneheads are physically heavier to hold but more back bone to boat flip.
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Re: ACC or Bonehead
[Re: jimmytimmy87]
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01/27/21 03:17 PM
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ACES82
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Never Outsmart Common Sense.
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Re: ACC or Bonehead
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01/27/21 03:56 PM
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Magged Out
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I have all ACC 5',7-6,8,10,11 all mid seat and the 12' Crossover
I fish out of Ride 115X Kayak all year long. When that wind gets goin I get a lot of line twist on the tip of the 12', gets too be a Pain in the ... on the Kayak.
Longest I pack is the 10, never leave home without the 7'6" or 8'
I'd Tack That!!
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Re: ACC or Bonehead
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01/27/21 06:59 PM
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jimmytimmy87
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I get the line twist thing. Good point... What is the upside of the 12' outside of fishing in the kayak? I have only fished 10' rods.
It's okay to eat fish because they don't have any feelings.
- Kurt Cobain
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Re: ACC or Bonehead
[Re: jimmytimmy87]
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01/27/21 07:04 PM
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Dipping Jim
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i have ACC & Bonehead, Bonehead is the best!!!!!!!!
Last edited by Dipping Jim; 01/27/21 07:07 PM.
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Re: ACC or Bonehead
[Re: jimmytimmy87]
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01/28/21 03:15 AM
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ChaserWF
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Jimmytimmy I have bee using an old hand crafted cane pole for years now. Normally I catch more fish then most people who use those fancy crappie rod & reel set ups. I would recommend a cane pole. It has a lot of back bone. No issues boat flipping a crappie or a 10lb catfish. It’s a little heavy. It is 9’ 7†pole and I never have any issues with my 20lb Red Cajun line twisting.
I still have access to the cane patch where I got it from. Shot me a PM if you want me to fix you up. I can get you whatever length you would like. It is pretty easy to make them shorter so I recommend starting with it long.
"Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out."- John Wooden
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Re: ACC or Bonehead
[Re: jimmytimmy87]
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01/28/21 05:42 PM
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KidKrappie
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Bonestix. Not a fan of either ACC or bonehead. As a fellow kayak crappie guy myself, any rod longer than about 7-8 ft is hard to use on one.
Last edited by fishin'aholic2; 01/28/21 05:42 PM.
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Re: ACC or Bonehead
[Re: jimmytimmy87]
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01/28/21 08:03 PM
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The Crappie Guy
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I have both ACC and Bonehead. The Bonehead is physically heavier in the hand and is a significantly heavier actioned rod. A lot of guys talk about putting a big crappie in the boat with 'no net'. I just never do that, as I wouldn't want to see a tournament winning fish swim away, so I net all larger fish. The ACC is lighter in the hand than Bonehead but still has significant mid section (backbone). That's why I use ACC for most of my fishing.
"The Crappie Guy"
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Re: ACC or Bonehead
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01/28/21 09:36 PM
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Crappie Husband
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Bonestix. Not a fan of either ACC or bonehead. As a fellow kayak crappie guy myself, any rod longer than about 7-8 ft is hard to use on one. I just ordered one with their spiral eyelets for a baitcaster reel. Looking forward to trying it out.
-Kyle Campbell-
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Re: ACC or Bonehead
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01/28/21 10:01 PM
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KidKrappie
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Bonestix. Not a fan of either ACC or bonehead. As a fellow kayak crappie guy myself, any rod longer than about 7-8 ft is hard to use on one. I just ordered one with their spiral eyelets for a baitcaster reel. Looking forward to trying it out. Nice! You will enjoy it! I love mine
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Re: ACC or Bonehead
[Re: jimmytimmy87]
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01/29/21 02:21 AM
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jig master
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Acc sticks all the way. Even the dock shooters are the bomb.
Don't believe everything you hear and half of what you see . Living for the Thump !!
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Re: ACC or Bonehead
[Re: jimmytimmy87]
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02/02/21 12:19 AM
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I have used both and like both, but my overall favorite is the ACC. I have to admit that I am sponsored by them, but please know that I would not be sponsored by any company that I do not 100% like their rods. With that said, I can boat flip with the ACC Crappie Stix the same way I did with the bonehead. I use mostly 10-12 ft poles. I have used them both (meaning ACC and BoneHead) and the ACC is much lighter. Regardless of which one you choose, if you order from Crappie Cove in TN, (865) 233-3471 and use the code Asleep At The Reel, you will get a 10% discount on either to include anything else in the store. Right now you do have to call them, but the website has many of the products listed. Crappie Cove is a retail store and they get the rods directly from both manufacturers so it helps you a little on price. Oh that is the other thing, price. BoneHead is about $40-$50 bucks more than the ACC. Both of them will float as I have found out with a 1000 series reel on them. Hope this helps.
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Re: ACC or Bonehead
[Re: jimmytimmy87]
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02/02/21 02:50 PM
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KEGracing
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Jimmytime,
You ask what is the benefit, outside of the yak... Staying back away from the cover when fish are spooky. Also, if you are on anchor, can cover more water without moving.
I am far from a pro, but do fish out of a yak some. Have a bunch of different rods, different lengths. I agree with most, that over 10' in a yak is more trouble than its worth most of the time. I like my 8'. From my anchored pontoon, I have a 16' that I will use every now and then, but only if no wind.
good luck
Ken
2006 Mako 191. Momma tired of slime on her boat
2014 Premier Alante 235 RF tritoon. Momma's boat. But I get to fish on her some
A country boy will survive... but those who cross him?
Cedar Creek personal best:
Blue Cat 31.55 lbs
Hybrid 6.2 lbs
Crappie 2.1 lbs
Tennessee River Blue 45.7
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Re: ACC or Bonehead
[Re: Asleep At The Reel]
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02/02/21 05:30 PM
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jimmytimmy87
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I have used both and like both, but my overall favorite is the ACC. I have to admit that I am sponsored by them, but please know that I would not be sponsored by any company that I do not 100% like their rods. With that said, I can boat flip with the ACC Crappie Stix the same way I did with the bonehead. I use mostly 10-12 ft poles. I have used them both (meaning ACC and BoneHead) and the ACC is much lighter. Regardless of which one you choose, if you order from Crappie Cove in TN, (865) 233-3471 and use the code Asleep At The Reel, you will get a 10% discount on either to include anything else in the store. Right now you do have to call them, but the website has many of the products listed. Crappie Cove is a retail store and they get the rods directly from both manufacturers so it helps you a little on price. Oh that is the other thing, price. BoneHead is about $40-$50 bucks more than the ACC. Both of them will float as I have found out with a 1000 series reel on them. Hope this helps. Thats awesome that they float... Huge help
It's okay to eat fish because they don't have any feelings.
- Kurt Cobain
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