| Crappie are unlike other game fish such as Bass | | | | but they offer more versatility and control. Fly |
| because they will not put up a large fight once | | | | rods can come with a rod and reel. |
| they are caught on a hook. Since Crappie have a | | | | If your situation requires you that you fish in |
| very gentle nature, you are not limited to more | | | | areas that are difficult to reach, you may want to |
| heavyweight poles. If a heavier pole is used, you | | | | consider purchasing a telescopic pole. Telescopic |
| simply may not be able to feel the Crappie take | | | | poles can reach lengths as high as 18 feet. The |
| the bait, unless you are paying close attention at | | | | most popular length found is anywhere from 10 |
| all times. This is the main reason for using a lighter | | | | to 12 feet as they give you length and control at |
| weight pole is typically used when catching | | | | the same time. The length allows you to precisely |
| Crappie. | | | | control where you place the bait. This is especially |
| When you go to purchase your first lightweight | | | | useful if you are fishing in heavy cover. Telescopic |
| pole, you will notice that they come in almost an | | | | poles are a popular option because they are |
| endless amount of types, lengths, and sizes. | | | | collapsible. The collapsed pole is smaller, and much |
| Deciding which one for you may seem to be an | | | | easier to transport and store. This allows you to |
| overwhelming task. However, considering a | | | | have your pole readily available when the urge to |
| number of different things when deciding will help | | | | fish hits. |
| you figure out which pole will work best in your | | | | Alternatively, you may even want to consider |
| situation. | | | | purchasing a children's fishing pole. Children's poles |
| If you are working on a small budget, you may | | | | offer a full pole setup, but are typically much |
| want to consider a cane pole. A cane pole is a | | | | more lightweight then traditional smaller adult |
| simple jointed pole which are sometimes similar to | | | | poles. Children's poles are also typically more |
| bamboo, but can be made of pretty much at | | | | sensitive to hits, so you will be able to easily tell |
| type of lightweight material. Fishing line is tied to | | | | when you are getting a hit. Children's fishing poles |
| the end of the pole. No rod or reeling function is | | | | can be purchased at any fishing or department |
| available on cane poles. | | | | store. |
| Fly rods work in a similar manner as cane poles, | | | | |