8 And/or 10 Foot Rods?

[shockley32]

How many of you guys use 8 & 10 feet long rods to crappie fish with? What do you think of them and which length do you like best? Also what brand of rod do you like?

I really enjoy using 10' rods to dips trees with. I use a Outlaw and Proangler and both are great. They are lite and have good sensitivity. I've also used B and M's, Quantum's and Wally Marshall's. They were all good rods but they were a little heavier then the one's I currently use.

Just purchased a couple 8' Ozark rods. Have never used any this size but looking forward to it this weekend.

Brad

[Bird Watcher]

shockley,

I have a couple of the 9' Sam Heaton BnM jigging poles that I really like. It took a couple trips to get a feel for the long rods, but now I can't imagine hitting the lake without them.

I usually keep them rigged opposite ie..one with a 1/8" bright orange head black and char. slab slayer, one with 1/16" red head and pearl bobby garland. That way I have two different looks for the fish when I pull up to some structure.

[shaker]

10' Sam Heaton Super Sensitive, light and very sensitive. Not suppose to lift fish with it though, I did break one tip once my own fault, they were happy to sell me a new one.

[TroutRinger]

My primary crappie rod is 7'6". I like it because it is very easy to cast with.

[shockley32]

I agree, the long rods are great once you get use to them. I've always heard a lot of good things about the Heaton rods.

Brad

[adjust555]

I just started using a 8'6" this year and once you get used to it there isn't anything nicer. Takes a little getting used to but you can reach trees and brush without being on top of them, also is is easier to keep your line out of the trolling motor on windy days.

Vince