Any suggestions on rod blanks for crappie rods? Something like a BnM?

Was just discussing this yesterday. I'm building my next one on a Batson XP841.

Thanks,
Chad Huderle

Huderle Custom Rods
Prior Lake, MN

I built one this summer on the Batson 840 and have found it to be an excellent rod.
Roger



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I recently built an S841 for a friend of mine that fishes a few crappie tournaments around here and he's been very pleased with it so far. He & I have been talking about the Hi Mod P842 as well but haven't settled the details yet.

I just finished one. Built it on a MHX841 Blend blank. Works great, great tip action.
Jeff

I have built a bunch on the IP840 for casting jigs for Crappie. I thought the 841 was a little too heavy for casting jigs in the 1/16 - 1/8 th oz range.
They also cast live minnows well.

J.B.Hunt
Bowling Green, KY

I also like the IP840 for casting the lighter jigs, another that I like for the heavier jigs is the Mudhole MHX Drop Shot 820. Both make a great rod for Crappies, the one I've had a hard time finding is a good 8 and 10 foot blank that won't break the bank.

1084 salmon steelhead blank works well, not as flimsy as a B&M
steve

Chris,where are you located?Your e-mail is hidden.

Thanks for the suggestions. Bruce, I am in central AL.

About a 4 wt fly blank make nice crappy rods

Bill - willierods.com

Would 840 or 841 work better for bobber fishing?
Thanks,
Jeremy W. Reed

Either one will work great for bobber fishing, but, the 840 will be easier on their paper mouth. It is very easy to tear the hook out with a stiffer rod.

If you are fishing over brush with live minnows you may want a longer rod so the boat won't be sitting too close. In that case , go with a Salmon/ Steel head blank about 10 ft long in the 12-15 lb line class. I suggest a 12- 15 lb line class for lifting big Crappie out of brush. Even a 15- 20 lb line class works great because the Salmon blank is very soft in the upper section , even in the 15- 20 lb class. I built 4 of the 10 footers for a Crappie fisherman in Miss. who was using Fly rods. He said they were the best Crappie rods he had ever used. He was fishing 18 ft deep over brush. I wouldn't recommend a Fly blank for that type of fishing because they are too soft, even in the butt section.

J.B.Hunt
Bowling Green, KY



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Thanks Mr. Hunt for the reply. I've got a guy wanting a bobber rod for his soon to be wife, and I wasn't for sure whether to go with the 840 or 841. It sounds like the 840 will be the best fit.
jwr

Thanks Mr. Hunt for the reply. I've got a guy wanting a bobber rod for his soon to be wife, and I wasn't for sure whether to go with the 840 or 841. It sounds like the 840 will be the best fit.
jwr

For casting weighted bobbers, I much prefer the use of a Steel head rod for this purpose. Casting half way across the pond with a weighted bobber works much better wilth a longer stiffer rod.

Take care
REW

I only use the 840 or 841, if I am using a light jig with no bobber.

Bill Boetcher has it right. I have done that with a 7 1/2 foot 3 weight and it is a terrific rod for casting very small cranks to bluegills and specs. I think the type of jig fishing done for specs would be well done with the rod too. Very comfortable rod, long casts, forgiving on the specs lips.

Most any long blank that will handle the Weight you want to throw will work fine Since a rod throws Weight just add all you will throw to get your lure weight
The salmon blanks should work fine

Bill - willierods.com