Crappie Rod question

[cooper]

Here's a different question on crappie rods.

I'm looking for a 12 ft. to 14 ft,  2 or 3 piece crappie rod to set-up for trout fishing.

Some of the rivers I fish have sections where there is deep water right at the bank.  I want to rig-up a long rod to use with a fly reel and fly line, but with about a 20 ft long leader and then a small, weighted nymph, and maybe with a small split shot.  I would not be casting this setup - instead, I would just flip the nymph into the water, and use the long length of the rod to steer the nymph (on a taut line) around rocks, through riffles, etc.

None of the stores here (Montana) carry crappie rods.   My fly rod is 9 ft long so I wuld need something at least 12 ft long to make much of a difference.

Are crappie rods strong enough to deal with bigger fish - say up to 5 pounds?

I know a lot of crappie rods are called "jigging poles" and don't have any guides.  Is that correct?  What kind of crappie rods come with guides?  I could always wind on some guides if necessary.

I would also need a rod that has a reel seat.

Since I don't know how well this idea will work, I don't want to spend a lot of money on the rod.   Maybe in the $20-$40 range.

Can anyone suggest a specific rod that might work for what I have in mind?

[Graybeard]

I think most of the crappie poles aren't set up very well for what you're talking about. You might have to add guides yourself but that shouldn't be too big of a stumbling block. Many of them are telescoping rods tho and that wouldn't work so well with the guides you need.

Why not take a look at noodling rods I believe they are called. I used to look at them in catalogs from places like Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's as a means of casting from a very long rod the ultra light lures I like for bream fishing. I'm pretty sure they come in lengths to at least 12' and maybe as much as 14'. Might be hard to locate but might be just what you're looking for.

[Odinbreaker]

Wally Marshal crappie rod from bass pro come in 8 to 12 foot lengths.  I have two one in 8 and one in 9 they come with a lot of guides are very light with a good spine and quick. They are very tough I landed a 5 lb 24 inc walleye on 4 lb test and a 1/32 oz jig last spring while fishing crappie.  I will give them an excellent endorsement and the are about $40.00

[spinafish]

Bass Pro shops carry a line of rods call Micro-lite..I use one that's 8 1/2 ft long for spillway fishing for crappie, they also carry what's known as float-n-fly models that are really long..these are designed for smallmouth fishing in deep clear lakes with a hair jigs suspended under a fixed float.  www.basspro.com

[cooper]

Thanks for the info, guys.

Since my initial post, I've made plans to visit my parents in Ohio, so while I'm there, I'll be checking out some of the fishing shops.  There should be some rods I can look at. 

If I get one I'll either try to take it on the plane with me, or maybe just mail it back to myself.

 

[manofthe45]

I would suggest shipping it back to yourself.  Less hassle and more than likley safer for the rod

[spinafish]

I purchased one of the Bass Pro Shop's 9 1/2 ft.  Float N'Fly rods..It one really nice rod for the money ...$29.99 on sale..I will use it in the spillways of north Mississippi lakes for crappie and whitebass. One fishes from the bank and the usual set-up is a feather or crappie style tube jig suspended underneath a float.  The distance between float and "fly" is dependent on the depth of the water, but in most cases at least four ft..therefore, the extra long rod makes casting some distance a snap..