Crappie Reels (the Mini Baitcaster)

[strangercreek]

I have a couple of light action 5 1/2 foot rods that I use for creeks and ponds. I took off my Zebco 11 reels as they don't cast very well.

Does anyone have experience with Crappie reels. Can you actually cast tiny jigs with them?

Jason

[Greg_s]

I had one. That is until I found that it was not meant for casting nor will it with out birds nesting. They are meant as line holders for jigging/trolling on 10' poles. A small spincaster might do well.

[strangercreek]

I did some more research on them and I notice there is no line guide so they don't operating like a baitcaster. I guess I will have to clean up my Zebco 11 reels and get them working good again. They worked great when they were new.