Bait Caster Fishing
Bait Caster Fishing
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 New Shimano Core 50 MG7 50MG7 Baitcasting Reel RIGHT HAND  US $292.00
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 Daiwa 253 Luna TD 253L Left Handed Reel Baitcaster NIB US $259.95
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 PENN INTERNATIONAL baitcaster 975 Brand NEW FREE SHIPPING US $231.98
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 Vintage Penn Reel 259 Long Beach Live Bait Caster Salt water Fishing US $115.00
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 ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR KALEX 60 Baitcast Reel RIGHT HAND FREE USA SHIPPING US $72.19
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 Abu Garcia Black Max LP Bait Caster Fishing Reel US $87.73
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 Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 6500 C3 Overhead Fishing Reel US $153.77
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 ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR KALEX 50 Baitcast Reel RIGHT HAND FREE USA SHIPPING US $69.99
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 ABU GARCIA AMBASSADEUR KALEX 61 Baitcast Reel LEFT HAND FREE USA SHIPPING US $72.19
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 ABU Ambassadeur 1500C BAITCAST fishing reel BURGUNDY US $353.87
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 OVERHEAD FISHING REEL COVER for Baitcaster non padded US $11.78
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 Penn International Baitcaster Reels Model 975LD US $259.99
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 Penn International Baitcaster Reels Model 975 US $219.99
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 Pflueger Patriarch Baitcast Fishing Reel US $330.21
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 Made in USA Vintage Ocean City Baitcaster Reel Great for new collectors US $7.99
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 OVERHEAD REEL COVER for Baitcaster Tear Drop padded US $17.69
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 Avet HX 42 Single Speed Reel Blue Right Handed US $289.99
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 Shimano Calcutta Conquest 400 TE RIGHT HAND Fishing Reel Japan US $529.99
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 ELDORADO SALTINA BAITCASTER FISHING REEL ALUMINIUM US $68.01
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 Penn Fathom levelwind reel FTH40LW free braided line US $220.00
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 Abu Garcia Orra INS Low Profile Baitcaster Fishing Reel US $166.58
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 ABU Ambassadeur 1500C BAITCAST fishing reel SUNSET US $353.87
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 Penn Fathom levelwind reel FTH20LW free shipping US $200.00
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 PENN 975CSLD INTERNATIONAL CASTING SPECIAL REELS USA US $278.00
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 PENN 975CS INTERNATIONAL CASTING SPECIAL REEL USA NEW US $276.00
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 PENN 975 INTERNATIONAL PREMIUM BAITCASTING REELS USA US $276.00
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 ABU Ambassadeur 2500C BAITCAST fishing reel SUNSET US $379.00
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 Pflueger Cetina Low Profile Baitcaster Fishing Reel US $127.16
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 Abu Garcia Revo S Baitcaster Fishing Reel US $152.78
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 Brand New Silstar Metal Frame Baitcaster reel 6 1 BBs US $88.70
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 Abu Garcia Silver Max LP Bait Caster Fishing Reel US $93.64
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 Male XMAS Gift Fishing Lip Grips Ultra Lite Reduced by 50 He will love a pair US $39.38
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 Pflueger Echelon Low Profile Baitcaster Fishing Reel US $103.50
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 Vintage Penn 85 Baitcaster Fishing Reel Nice Condition US $59.95
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 PEX BAITCAST BAITCASTER FISHING REEL CJOHSBC 8000 BLACK US $29.52
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 Fishing Reel Ambassadeur C4 Right Hand Round Baitcaster New Fresh Or Saltwater US $299.90
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 Penn Fathom levelwind reel FTH25LW free shipping US $200.00
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 Abu Garcia Polaris Bait Caster Low Profile Fishing Reel US $79.84
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 Avet HXW 5 2 Two Speed Reel Silver Left Handed US $429.99
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 ABU GARCIA REVO INS GOLD LTD BAITCASTER FISHING REEL US $353.87
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 Avet HXJ 5 2 Two Speed Reel Gold Right Hand US $409.99
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 Avet HXW 5 2 Two Speed Reel Silver Right Handed US $429.99
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 Avet HX 5 2 Two Speed Reel Gold Right Handed US $409.99
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 Avet HX 5 2 Two Speed Reel Silver Right Handed US $409.99
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 Avet HX 42 Single Speed Reel Silver Right Handed US $289.99
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 Avet HXW 5 2 Two Speed Reel Gold Right Handed US $429.99
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 Avet HXJ 5 2 Two Speed Reel Silver Right Hand US $409.99
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 PENN 975LD INTERNATIONAL LEVEL DRAG REELS USA NEW US $273.99
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 Pflueger Trion Low Profile Baitcaster reel BRAND NEW US $159.68
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 Avet HX 42 Single Speed Reel Gold Right Handed US $289.99
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 Avet HXJ 5 2 Two Speed Reel Black Right Hand US $409.99
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 Avet HXJ 5 2 Two Speed Reel Blue Right Hand US $409.99
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 Avet HX 42 Single Speed Reel Black Right Handed US $289.99
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 Brand New Rapala Metal Frame Baitcaster reel 6 1 BBs US $73.92
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 PEX BAITCAST BAITCASTER FISHING REEL CJOHSBC 4000 PINK US $29.52
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 Avet HX 5 2 Two Speed Reel Blue Right Handed US $409.99
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 US REEL SALT 1 SUPERCASTER Right Handed New FREE MIRROLURE With Reel US $129.99
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 Daiwa 253 Luna TD 253 Right Handed Reel Baitcaster NIB US $259.95
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 Daiwa Zillion Coastal 73 Hyper Speed Right Hand Reel US $287.00
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 Avet HX 5 2 Two Speed Reel Silver Left Handed US $409.99
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 Vintage South Bend 300 E Baitcaster Fishing Reel NICE US $29.95
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 Reelfiller A Drill Adapter that fills Fishing Reels fast US $12.95
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 Abu Garcia Revo SX Baitcaster Fishing Reel US $196.15
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 QUANTUM ENERGY E770PTS SALTWATER BAITCASTER HIGH SPEED FREE SHIPPING ANYWHERE US $198.99
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 Minty PENN Peer 109 Levelwind Reel w Spare Pawl Penn 24 109 Dual Green Handle US $59.95
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 Daiwa Zillion Coastal 73 Hyper Speed Left Hand Reel US $287.00
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 Avet HXW 5 2 Two Speed Reel Blue Right Handed US $429.99
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 New Shimano Curado 200G7 Baitcast Fishing Reel CU 200G7 Baitcaster US $159.99
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 Daiwa MILLIONAIRE ICV 100R overhead baitcasting salt fresh water fishing reel US $102.46
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 NEW OKUMA CEDROS CJ 273LX SALTWATER BAITCASTING REEL LEFT HAND US $209.99
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 Penn 850 SS spinning fishing reel high speed Saltwater 850ss US $26.00
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 Vintage Penn 209 Level Wind Bait Caster Reel NICE US $24.99
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 Daiwa 500 M Millionaire II Saltwater Conventional Baitcasting Fishing Reel US $14.00
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 NEW AVET SX 6 4 MC CAST SILVER 2 SPEED LEVER DRAG REEL US $269.99
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 ELDORADO SALTINA BAITCASTER FISHING REEL ALUMINIUM BODY CARBON DRAG BRASS GEARS US $.98
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Poles for Crappie Fishing
There are generally two types of crappie fishing rods. There are bait casting rods and general long handled ones. The most obvious difference between these is that the bait casting rod is often a single handed rod and when handled the reel sits on top of the rod, the other has a grip that supports two hands and the reel hangs from the rod on the bottom. There are advantages to both that should always factor into your decision to purchase a fishing pole.
The single hand rod, often referred to as a bait casting pole, is designed for the comfort of a single hand as the name would suggest. In fact some brands will have left and right handed versions. These also have a "trigger" on many of the rods and if you choose one with a trigger, be sure that it is not too far or too close to the action of the reel. The trigger is important in the casting precision and distance because it gives you another leverage point and a distinct sensitive spot for feeling that gentle bite. This style can give you precision in casting but the shorter rod often means a shorter casting distance.
The two handed rods are often longer with somewhat stiffer shafts because of their overall length. These will generally use a spinner type reel or a fly reel and there is also plenty of hand room between the reel position and the butt of the rod. This gives you extra leverage to cast that bait the extra distance but sometimes lacks the precision that a single handed rod can provide.
Of course there are single handed rods that support a spinner reel. These rods place the reel support where the "trigger" would normally be. And there are rods that are primarily single handed but have an extra grip for that extra leverage and distance.
Today we find fishing rods resemble middle age swords with grips and edges, eyelet orientation, designed to kill the enemy. Think about your bait and get a rod that supports it, bait casters are for lures or jigs that required a lot of movement but the two handed longer poles work great with jigs that involve a rest period.
You can find rods from as low as ten dollars to hundreds of dollars. I have always found a rod that was in the $20 - $30 range. These rods would generally support my fishing habits but also stand up to my transport and storage habits, which are never too gentle.
Many of your big outfitters have their "brand" of rods, these rods are bought from generic manufactures that produce many of the bigger brand names and the same rod for the other big outfitter. These generic rods are fairly good but consider them a disposable item that will last you two or three years under normal usage. If you catch that trophy fish on one you might consider retiring. As with all rods, flexing causes tiny little fractures and will eventually snap, and this will always happen at the worst possible time.
If you are considering a sectional rod make sure that it locks together correctly and will not come apart with normal use. Sectional rods can provide extra length and ease of storage and transport. But once again trust me that there is nothing worse than casting your bait to the perfect spot promptly followed by the upper half of your rod, then followed by a snag that breaks your line. I must have a dozen half rods from this scenario or one similar to it.
About the Author
Dan Eggertsen is a fishing researcher and enthusiast who is committed to providing the best crappie fishing information possible. Get more information on crappie fishing poles here: http://www.askcrappiefishing.com