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Crappie Rod
Posted by:
Chris McDaniel
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Date: October 21, 2011 12:20PM
Any suggestions on rod blanks for crappie rods? Something like a BnM? Re: Crappie Rod
Posted by:
Chad Huderle
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Date: October 21, 2011 12:23PM
Was just discussing this yesterday. I'm building my next one on a Batson XP841. Thanks, Chad Huderle Huderle Custom Rods Prior Lake, MN Re: Crappie Rod
Posted by:
roger wilson
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Date: October 21, 2011 02:39PM
I built one this summer on the Batson 840 and have found it to be an excellent rod.
Roger Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/22/2011 12:29AM by roger wilson. Re: Crappie Rod
Posted by:
matthew jacobs
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Date: October 21, 2011 03:29PM
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. Re: Crappie Rod
Posted by:
Jeff Davis
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Date: October 21, 2011 04:03PM
I just finished one. Built it on a MHX841 Blend blank. Works great, great tip action.
Jeff Re: Crappie Rod
Posted by:
J.B. Hunt
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Date: October 21, 2011 06:46PM
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 Re: Crappie Rod
Posted by:
Mark Blabaum
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Date: October 21, 2011 06:53PM
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. Re: Crappie Rod
Posted by:
Steven Paris
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Date: October 22, 2011 06:08AM
1084 salmon steelhead blank works well, not as flimsy as a B&M
steve Re: Crappie Rod
Posted by:
Bruce Kemp
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Date: October 22, 2011 08:46AM
Chris,where are you located?Your e-mail is hidden. Re: Crappie Rod
Posted by:
Chris McDaniel
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Date: October 22, 2011 10:33AM
Thanks for the suggestions. Bruce, I am in central AL. Re: Crappie Rod
Posted by:
bill boettcher
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Date: October 22, 2011 10:50AM
About a 4 wt fly blank make nice crappy rods Bill - willierods.com Re: Crappie Rod
Posted by:
Jeremy Reed
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Date: October 22, 2011 10:58AM
Would 840 or 841 work better for bobber fishing?
Thanks, Jeremy W. Reed Re: Crappie Rod
Posted by:
J.B. Hunt
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Date: October 22, 2011 12:40PM
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 Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/22/2011 02:14PM by Jay Hunt. Re: Crappie Rod
Posted by:
Jeremy Reed
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Date: October 22, 2011 07:23PM
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 Re: Crappie Rod
Posted by:
Jeremy Reed
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Date: October 22, 2011 07:23PM
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 Re: Crappie Rod
Posted by:
roger wilson
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Date: October 23, 2011 12:56AM
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. Re: Crappie Rod
Posted by:
Michael Danek
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Date: October 23, 2011 09:33PM
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. Re: Crappie Rod
Posted by:
bill boettcher
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Date: October 24, 2011 09:55AM
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 Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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