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