New crappie set-ups

[ArZFisher]

[quote author=Palo Verde link=topic=1851.msg12764#msg12764

Anyway, all you guys have been talking about 10-12 foot rods. I would appreciate someone explaining the benefit or difference with the long rods. I must be missing something obvious.
Thanks in advance for the info



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Longer the rod the better the action. They tend to be more sensitive than short rods which allows you to see and feel every nibble. They also good for night fishing with submerged lights. Allowing you to fish outside of light where slabs usually hiding waiting to ambush bait. Also say you are getting all your bites 10 foot down from surface. Simply take bait run it to end of 10' foot pole and you right at ten foot down. Can't get any easier. I also measured from my bail to first eyelet and its exactly 2 ft. So if I need to drop down to 12 or 14 foot first pull bait to bottom of rod to start at 10' then loosen drag a lil simply pull one or two pulls depending how deep and it sets perfect if you follow. They are very versatile rods.

[OneBlade]

Also, reel makes a difference too.... sort of.  I sometimes prefer closed face so get Zebco Delta or Omega (feels better than zebco 33 or 202) but only if I use mono line.  Those closed face reels don't work as well when using braid or crystal fireline.  I use the crystal fireline when long line trolling especially at lakes like Roosevelt where I might get hung up a few times.  That lines seems to handle the trees better than mono of similar pound test for some reason.  Anyway, I get a open face reel for any pole I'm using the fireline as it spools better.  I guess you could do open face on all poles regardless of line - that's an option.  But I think it was mentioned before that you'll end up with more poles whether you know it or not as you determine what you like and dislike.  Good luck.

[Palo Verde]

THANKS,