Looking at a New Crappie rod a G-Loomis need help

[varmit_master]

Hi i am looking at the 6'6 fast action Light rod or maybe the 6'6 fast UL rod But i think it mite be to light the UL G-LOOMIS because you catch alot of bass and some stip. bass why crappie fishing so i go with the Light it will handle a little bit bigger line than the UL what do you think i will take any help VM

[spinafish]

If you worried about the stripers or largemouths breaking the rod..just make sure your drag on your reel is set light enough..if you worried that a light action rod won't work with crappie as well as an UL, you might be surprised..I do most of my crappie fishing now with a LIGHT actioned rod.  I seem to be able to toss the very lightest jigs farther with one. Alot of UL rods are just too whippy,too much line slap as the lure rockets forward and pulls the line from the reel,the line is slapping along the length of the rod. I would stay with 4-8lb. test line..especially the really small diameter stuff i.e. Trilene XL.  If you are fishing in alot of brush you would want to stick with the 8lb.Just my two cents worth,hope it helps some. :grin:

[varmit_master]

Hi and thanks Fish i got the G-Loomis fast action 6'6 Light rod using 6 pds test if i get a fish that breaks it the store said to bring it back and get a new one for life time and i put a 1/16oz on it and tryed it out and man it will throw it a good ways a lot better than my other crappie rod  i was thinking going to 4 pd test it would chunck it like a rocket thanks again VM

[spinafish]

Glad it worked out for you..what part of Arkansas you reside?  I'm across the river just south of Memphis.. :grin:

[varmit_master]

Hi i live north a little of Batesville so around a 100 miles west of you VM

[spinafish]

I'm employed with Sam's Club and have done quite a few setups in Arkansas..worked awhile at the North Little Rock club. ALots of good fishing around there.  Good luck with new rod and remember to leave a few for breeding stock.