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02/08/13 06:36 AM
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leroy185
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What rod and reel set-up do you guys recommend for crappie?
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Re: crappie rig
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02/08/13 06:47 AM
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Re: crappie rig
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02/08/13 07:48 AM
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Where are you going to be fishing, creek bank, boat, shooting docks, jigging, casting daytime/nightime. It makes a difference...now, if you are only going to get one rig...i would suggest a 7 foot spinning rod/reel combo (Ugly stick in lite action rod/shimano 1000 spinning reel) spooled up with 10 pound braided line (spider wire power pro, suffix, etc.)...it won't cost that much and it will last a very long time...this rig is fairly sensitive, will horse crappie out of the structure, and is a good all around length that you can fish most every way a crappie man might fish...and did i mention this setup will outlast most other rigs that cost a lot more money. Hope this general information helps
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Re: crappie rig
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02/08/13 08:36 AM
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leroy185
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Right now I'm mostly on the bank or on piers but I'm looking at getting a boat in the next couple months. I usually try every presentation I can think of but most of my gear is more for catfish and bass so I know it's not ideal for crappie. Thanks for the input I'll go see what I can find tomorrow.
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Re: crappie rig
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02/08/13 12:30 PM
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crappieking95
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If your fishing form the bank get you a longer rod for the spring, like 9' plus. You can reach out to the crappie when they are in the shallows spawning. Get you some 6lb-8lb test mono.
dock shooting- when you get that boat of yours make sure you pick up a rod for this technique, i personally like 6'6 to 7' rods for shooting docks. Others like the shorter rods, 4'6 to 5'6. Its based upon what you feel most comfortable with. Line wise you need high vis line to detect the bites, suffix, Mr. Crappie, and Vicious are good brands to look at.
marina/barge- i wouldn't use anything under 6'6 and nothing longer than 9'. Anything under 6'6 wouldn't give you the reach, but anything over 9' would really be a hassle.
All other types of fishing- get you a 8' pro alngler, very nice rod for a very nice price!!
Last edited by crappieking95; 02/08/13 12:31 PM.
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Re: crappie rig
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02/08/13 09:24 PM
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A guide is the right answer if you haven't fished for them before, otherwise fish at night under a light with minnows. Should land some then.
A good day of fishing will help you keep your sanity. They may take our guns but they can't take our Rods and Reels.
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Re: crappie rig
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02/08/13 10:21 PM
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Leroy, I hope you got enough information without information overload...all the points you have been provided are good ones...If you can spring for a guide, make sure you get one that is willing to take the time to teach you basic knots, riggings, presentations, and the like...and is willing to take you to various locations where you can use each one...BUT, make sure you tell your guide in advance that you really want to learn basic rod set-up, rigging types, fishing techniques, etc., so he understands you don't just want to go to a hole and catch fish....some guides are more willing to teach you the basics than others...and ALL guides feel the pressure to produce fish for their customers....so let them know the "catching" part is not nearly as important as the learning part or "how to rig various ways, and try different presentations...so that you both have the same expectations from the start and the guide doesn't have the pressure of producing fish...
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Re: crappie rig
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02/08/13 10:58 PM
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leroy185
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Thanks for the replies. I know all the knots and techniques I was just looking for suggestions for a new rig. I've been fishing my whole life but got started on trout then salmon now I've been focusing on cats but I figured I'd expand my horizons a bit with the spawn about to start.
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Re: crappie rig
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02/08/13 11:39 PM
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Leroy, I hope you got enough information without information overload...all the points you have been provided are good ones...If you can spring for a guide, make sure you get one that is willing to take the time to teach you basic knots, riggings, presentations, and the like...and is willing to take you to various locations where you can use each one...BUT, make sure you tell your guide in advance that you really want to learn basic rod set-up, rigging types, fishing techniques, etc., so he understands you don't just want to go to a hole and catch fish....some guides are more willing to teach you the basics than others...and ALL guides feel the pressure to produce fish for their customers....so let them know the "catching" part is not nearly as important as the learning part or "how to rig various ways, and try different presentations...so that you both have the same expectations from the start and the guide doesn't have the pressure of producing fish... This^. Here is a good guide if you go that route. BigCrappie.com There are many others on here also.
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Re: crappie rig
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02/09/13 12:04 AM
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As far as gear I like medium light rods for crappie fishing. My favorite length is 7 footers but I do go to 9 or 10 footers when fishing during the spring spawn. The extra reach is needed when probing brush. A decent spinning reel from 1000 to 2000 spooled with 6 lb test is all you need. I fish minnows and jigs but many folks stick to one or the other. Spring is the best time for bank fishing since the crappie will be spawning.
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Re: crappie rig
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02/09/13 12:04 AM
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As far as gear I like medium light rods for crappie fishing. My favorite length is 7 footers but I do go to 9 or 10 footers when fishing during the spring spawn. The extra reach is needed when probing brush. A decent spinning reel from 1000 to 2000 spooled with 6 lb test is all you need. I fish minnows and jigs but many folks stick to one or the other. Spring is the best time for bank fishing since the crappie will be spawning.
Reggie
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Re: crappie rig
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02/09/13 02:30 PM
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Crappie are similar to trout, but harder to pattern...I used to trout fish (fly and bait) both wild and stocked...always thought it was easy to pattern/catch trout relative to crappie...Just a FYI....the crappie are easiest to catch during spawn, so it is a good time to get started...you can make mistakes and still catch fish.
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Re: crappie rig
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02/09/13 03:31 PM
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Species specific rod and reel? Not sure because I catch white bass, catfish, black bass, rainbow trout, blue gills, red ears, war mouths, hybrids and crappie with the same 5' rod and little spinning reel spooled with 6# Stren line. I try to size the tackle to the fish. Larger fish and baits can mean heavier tackle but not necessarily. Use what you are comfortable with. I can catch crappie with a 10' or 7' rod but prefer a shorter one. It's almost the same as asking what kind of vehicle you would drive to the grocery store. Everyone has a preference. Go fishing with some crappie fishing guys and maybe that will help you figure out what suits your style of fishing.
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Re: crappie rig
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02/09/13 03:49 PM
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as a starter thang
a cheap medium light weight stiff rod ....
6 or 7 foot ...
a light reel ....6 lb test ...
20 bux or so should do it ...
shake my spear stuff fits the bill well
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