11-19-2009, 01:15 PM
[quote TubeDude][cool][#0000ff]I agree with the shig man. You probably have what they call a crappie rod. I call them "dipsticks". [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Even though they classify these as spinning rods, they build them with small guides to reduce weight. The handle configuration is so that you can hold the rod in front of the reel to work it as intended and it will be better balanced.[/#0000ff] [/quote]
<lol> So I went from a Spey rod, to a "noodle rod", and now I've got a "switching" or "dipstick" rod?!?! I'm beginning to think that maybe I'M the dipstick! [
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Thanks to all for your help! I'll try to take some pictures tonight and post them for you to see, so you can confirm your guesses.
One last question then, does this type of rod necessitate the use of an underspin reel? I know what they are, but don't own one. My decision on whether to keep the rod for crappies and such, will depend on whether I have to ALSO get a rod-specific reel - and thus increasing my investment.
Thanks again for everyone's quick reply... you guys (and gals) are great!
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[#0000ff]Even though they classify these as spinning rods, they build them with small guides to reduce weight. The handle configuration is so that you can hold the rod in front of the reel to work it as intended and it will be better balanced.[/#0000ff] [/quote]
<lol> So I went from a Spey rod, to a "noodle rod", and now I've got a "switching" or "dipstick" rod?!?! I'm beginning to think that maybe I'M the dipstick! [
] Thanks to all for your help! I'll try to take some pictures tonight and post them for you to see, so you can confirm your guesses.
One last question then, does this type of rod necessitate the use of an underspin reel? I know what they are, but don't own one. My decision on whether to keep the rod for crappies and such, will depend on whether I have to ALSO get a rod-specific reel - and thus increasing my investment.
Thanks again for everyone's quick reply... you guys (and gals) are great!
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