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