Long rods?

[Dutch]

I’m wanting a 12’ rod for crappie fishing.  I need one that is light weight but with enough backbone to hook them pull them up from 30’.    Anyone got favorites in this category?

[Beasley]

Basspro crappie maxx pro series rods are hard to beat for the price. It’s just as good as my acc crappie stix and has better guides. Can boat flip 3 pound plus fish and has plenty of sensitivity.

[Dutch]

How is the weight?  I don’t want a heavy rod.

[Beasley]

Not bad for the length and the backbone. You can get lighter rods but they are usually too flimsy to set the hook good in deep water. With the reel on it and your hand in front of the reel it balances so you don’t notice the weight as much. I have a 12’ acc crappie stix and I find myself using the bps rod 90 percent of the time

[MrGiggles]

Check out Outlaw Crappie Poles. Local company, the owner is a great guy, met him a few times and see him around Stockton and Truman now and then. I believe I am Outdoors in Buffalo and Everhart's carry them, you can get them directly from him as well.

I'm not really a fan of long rods, but I have the 6.8, it's my favorite light action rod. The sensitivity is great.  

He can also sell you just a tip section if you ever break it. 

[fshndoug]

how many 3 lb crappie have flipped with that rod

[Dutch]

Weight is very important for me as I have had 4 surgeries on my right  hand and not looking for number 5.

[MrGiggles]

1 hour ago, Dutch said:

Weight is very important for me as I have had 4 surgeries on my right  hand and not looking for number 5.

Looks like the 12' Outlaw is 8 ounces. Not sure how that stacks up with the competition.

https://fishoutlaw.com/products/12-pro-se/

[Dutch]

I looked at the rods at Bass Pro.  Most seemed to be noodles or long fairy wands.  I called Eagle at Cotner’s Corner.  They carry Mr. Giggles Outlaw in 12’.  They seem to be a bit stiffer.  I want a rod that can put a crappie in the live well without a net but not be heavy.

[aarchdale@coresleep.com]

I got one last year, they are big and awkward to use. Even a 10" crappie feels heavy on the end of a long rod