Crappie season has arived here in Arkansas and I always have a hard time with the light line and low jig weight.
The line twists, it wont cast far enough, the rod is too stiff, and a host of other problems.
BTW the little tiny "ulta light" combos dont cast far enough!!
Can someone help me out and reccomend a combo with at least a 6 foot long rod. It needs to be able to cast with light line and very light jigs for long distances.
2007-03-20 08:35:44 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Fishing
I am looking for a specific brand and model number.
Someone who will say more than......ultra light is what you need??
I am needing one at least 6 feet and length
Also would like to know a good reel
2007-03-20 14:43:30 · update #1
It sounds like you're using the right reel but your rod may be too stiff. Use an ultralight rod too. Most ultralight rods are under 6 ft. Berkley makes a trout rod that is 5 1/2 feet that is very, very limber.
2007-03-21 08:25:07 · answer #1 · answered by Angry-T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best spinning reel would be either a Shimano Stella or a Daiwa Steez in a 2500 or 2000 size. They are pretty expensive. I just bought a Shimano Stradic 2500 for $91 and love the smoothness it has. After doing a little more research I found out that the Daiwa Capricorn is a slightly better reel for about the same price.
If you would like to look at a comparison of the two reels look at this website.
http://www.tackletour.com/reviewshootoutcapstrad.html
The rod I would get for crappie would be a B'n'M Sam Heaton Signature Series Jig Rod #SHSS122
a 12 footer or maybe a #SHSS92 at 9' for casting small jigs. These are available at http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10151&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&partNumber=7418&hvarTarget=search&cmCat=SearchResults
For line I would go with P Line 4 or 6 lb test cofilament.
At least this gives you something to consider.
2007-03-21 10:29:38 · answer #2 · answered by billy v 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to Wall Mart and look their small Spinning combos uyltra light poles for around $25.00 thats a good price and they work fine.
2007-03-21 01:20:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ultra lite rods and reels are what u need for fishing panfish and crappie.i would not go no more than 6lb test line.
i personnally like quantum or shimano for ultra lite fishing.
2007-03-20 14:24:13 · answer #4 · answered by 'HUMVEE' 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally like the sheakspeare ugly stik with a mitchell 308 reel....but thats my preference. its only a 5ft pole though, and the reel is more medium, but it works for me.
2007-03-20 14:50:10 · answer #5 · answered by zebj25 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any ultralight reel&rod works great for lightweight
2007-03-20 08:48:08 · answer #6 · answered by Tom S 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋