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  1. 03-20-2018, 06:45 PM #1
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    Crappie rods

    Hey guys, I'm looking at purchasing 2 crappie rods for light crappie jigs around docks and brush. What do you all recommend without breaking the bank?

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    #2 03-20-2018, 07:49 PM
    I bought 2 - 8 1/2'' fly rod blanks and had My son Build them..
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    #3 03-20-2018, 08:04 PM
    Good idea

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    #4 03-20-2018, 08:48 PM
    What is the preferred size for crappie? Is 9'6" to long?

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    #5 03-23-2018, 08:46 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by BluBird920 View Post
    What is the preferred size for crappie? Is 9'6" to long?
    No. I have 7'6s and 10 foot long rods. Length for me is determined if I am jigging or trolling. I use either when fishing with a cork.
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    #6 03-23-2018, 01:58 PM
    I use 7' medium light rods. Those fly rods are fine on small crappie, but you lose control with the big ones.
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    #7 03-23-2018, 04:08 PM
    For cheap but good rods I say okuma celillo hands down. I have several of them from 4 and a half to 7 foot. Super affordable, super sensitive and although I have heard you don’t want to flip a slab over the side of a boat or on a dock with them I have boat flipped some nice fish without issue. Range from $20-$30. My higher end rod of choice is falcon but I still fish the okuma every time I go.
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