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Can this rod be used for crappie ?

Posted By: Catfanman

Can this rod be used for crappie ? - 11/18/20 04:16 PM

Im going fishing next week and was wondering if this would work for jig and bobber crappy fishing or is it too big it has ten lb big game on it as well [Linked Image]
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Posted By: fishmagnet

Re: Can this rod be used for crappie ? - 11/18/20 04:35 PM

He'd be better off asking his mom for help cleaning up his room
Posted By: T Bird

Re: Can this rod be used for crappie ? - 11/18/20 04:36 PM

Originally Posted by fishmagnet
He'd be better off asking his mom for help cleaning up his room


thumb clap
Posted By: Catfanman

Re: Can this rod be used for crappie ? - 11/18/20 04:40 PM

come on yall thats not what i asked
Posted By: Curt0407

Re: Can this rod be used for crappie ? - 11/18/20 04:48 PM

That may be too big. I would think that it might be hard to cast unless you use a weighted float. And if you haven't figured it out, there be piranhas in the TFF pond.
Posted By: barndoor

Re: Can this rod be used for crappie ? - 11/18/20 04:59 PM

I think it is too big. Maybe shoot for a light action spinning rod, 4-8 lb test line, 1/32, 1/16, 1/8 jigs. Where are you going fishing?

Also, no more pictures of your room except a picture of that lady. thumb

Posted By: rj74955

Re: Can this rod be used for crappie ? - 11/18/20 05:01 PM

How are you going to get out of that room?
Posted By: CCTX

Re: Can this rod be used for crappie ? - 11/18/20 05:04 PM

What brand of moisturizer is that on the night stand?


A little bit of lotion is good for cork handles, but not the EVA foam on that rod.

Agree, get a medium light spinning set up with a size 2000 reel and 6lb test for crappie fishing.
You'll have much more fun.
Posted By: H.Town_paddler

Re: Can this rod be used for crappie ? - 11/18/20 05:04 PM

Who is the chick on the wall?
Posted By: Crappie Husband

Re: Can this rod be used for crappie ? - 11/18/20 05:09 PM

If yall think that room is messy you should see my kids' rooms.

Catfanman, I would have a hard time casting a light lure with that. You may want to use a spinning reel instead.
Posted By: butch sanders

Re: Can this rod be used for crappie ? - 11/18/20 05:12 PM

way too big
Posted By: 44 Diesel

Re: Can this rod be used for crappie ? - 11/18/20 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by H.Town_paddler
Who is the chick on the wall?



It's like hump day every day
Posted By: CCTX

Re: Can this rod be used for crappie ? - 11/18/20 05:23 PM

Often goes on sale at Academy for $30
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In just about every Walmart fishing section (also at Academy)
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For a spinning reel and crappie/other pan fish, I really like 15lb braid to 6ft leader of 6lb test,
but to keep it simple 6lb test in anything other than Berkley Vanish and Omniflex would be fine.
Posted By: Huckleberry

Re: Can this rod be used for crappie ? - 11/18/20 06:50 PM

Are those fuzzy dice?
Posted By: KidKrappie

Re: Can this rod be used for crappie ? - 11/18/20 07:07 PM

Lotion on the nightstand LOL
Posted By: rj74955

Re: Can this rod be used for crappie ? - 11/18/20 07:40 PM

If you use Every Day, everyday, you are liable to jerk the lips completely off of a crappie with that set up.
Posted By: TGalyon1

Re: Can this rod be used for crappie ? - 11/18/20 07:44 PM

Cat you will think twice before asking another question to this group won't ya. LOL
Posted By: The Crappie Guy

Re: Can this rod be used for crappie ? - 11/18/20 07:48 PM

It all depends on how you use it. The action on that rod is a bit stiff for crappie but as long as you don't set the hook like you're bass fishing, you'll be OK. My crappie rods are all 8-10' ACC rods in medium action, with 20# Suffix braid...and I've been known to catch a few crappie on them.
Posted By: Streater

Re: Can this rod be used for crappie ? - 11/18/20 08:46 PM

Lot of good advice in the OT https://texasfishingforum.com/forum...13775513/gonew/1/ot-help-this-guy#UNREAD
Posted By: SgtDag

Re: Can this rod be used for crappie ? - 11/18/20 08:57 PM

Originally Posted by fishin'aholic2
Lotion on the nightstand LOL


That’s okay lotion, I step my game up cause PvtDag only deserves the best soldier
Posted By: spazm09

Re: Can this rod be used for crappie ? - 11/18/20 09:19 PM

Wait, are you a Texas fan or an OU fan? That pic is giving me mixed signals.

Light action spinning rod.
Posted By: Catfanman

Re: Can this rod be used for crappie ? - 11/18/20 09:29 PM

Im a texas fan but my roomate is a ou fan
Posted By: Flyfisherman

Re: Can this rod be used for crappie ? - 11/18/20 09:52 PM

Originally Posted by Catfanman
Im a texas fan but my roomate is a ou fan


Do you use that lotion with your roommate?
Posted By: CCTX

Re: Can this rod be used for crappie ? - 11/18/20 10:19 PM

Originally Posted by Catfanman
Im a texas fan but my roomate is a ou fan


So, you go to A&M ?
Posted By: rj74955

Re: Can this rod be used for crappie ? - 11/18/20 10:24 PM

Can you imagine shining a black light in that room?
Posted By: Cast

Re: Can this rod be used for crappie ? - 11/19/20 12:20 AM

We had ONE cheap pole with a Zebco 33 on it when I was a yute. We caught every type of fish there was in east Texas. It ain’t about the fishing pole...
Posted By: barndoor

Re: Can this rod be used for crappie ? - 11/19/20 01:23 AM

Originally Posted by Cast
It ain’t about the fishing pole...


It’s about the size of the lotion.
Posted By: Minner Bucket

Re: Can this rod be used for crappie ? - 11/19/20 01:36 AM

Isn’t there an age limit to post?
Posted By: BigDozer66

Re: Can this rod be used for crappie ? - 11/19/20 02:04 AM

Originally Posted by Cast
We had ONE cheap pole with a Zebco 33 on it when I was a yute. We caught every type of fish there was in East Texas. It ain’t about the fishing pole...


Caught a many a fish on a 6' Ugly Stick and a Zebco 33 with Stren 10 lb line on it in East Texas! cheers
Posted By: grout-scout

Re: Can this rod be used for crappie ? - 11/19/20 02:51 AM

Originally Posted by Flyfisherman
Originally Posted by Catfanman
Im a texas fan but my roomate is a ou fan


Do you use that lotion with your roommate?



roflmao
Posted By: tmd11111

Re: Can this rod be used for crappie ? - 11/19/20 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by H.Town_paddler
Who is the chick on the wall?


Sponsor for the lotion company
Posted By: Marc-62

Re: Can this rod be used for crappie ? - 11/19/20 12:35 PM

Don't let the ole farts get to you. Your Willie still watches you shave theirs watches them shine their shoes. 1 rod & reel is better than no rod in reel. Have fun on your trip . texas
Posted By: serj5150

Re: Can this rod be used for crappie ? - 11/19/20 03:30 PM

Originally Posted by Marc-62
Don't let the ole farts get to you. Your Willie still watches you shave theirs watches them shine their shoes. 1 rod & reel is better than no rod in reel. Have fun on your trip . texas

roflmao
Posted By: SoonerDG

Re: Can this rod be used for crappie ? - 11/19/20 05:02 PM

sure it can be used. I had a neighbor out at the lake that used his bass gear for crappie all the time. He caught plenty of fish. Since you're using a jig and bobber the rod is far less important since you don't need to feel the bite. like said above, you just need to make sure you have enough weight for casting. either use a weighted bobber or add some split shot.
Posted By: crope1

Re: Can this rod be used for crappie ? - 11/19/20 05:10 PM

I new to this but I have a couple of questions for you . Will you be fishing from the bank or out of a boat? Do you prefer a spinning reel or bait casting? Where are you located?
Posted By: Catfanman

Re: Can this rod be used for crappie ? - 11/24/20 12:13 AM

Thank you to all who actually answered the question but unfortunantly trip got canceled because of the corona virus
Posted By: Magged Out

Re: Can this rod be used for crappie ? - 11/24/20 04:49 AM

Originally Posted by Marc-62
Don't let the ole farts get to you. Your Willie still watches you shave theirs watches them shine their shoes. 1 rod & reel is better than no rod in reel. Have fun on your trip . texas


frkazoid
Posted By: Magged Out

Re: Can this rod be used for crappie ? - 11/24/20 04:52 AM

Buddy, if your ever around San Angelo. Holla at me, I'll give you some Crappie rods!
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