Crappie Extension Poles

[buzbunni]

Anybody ever use these? Whadya think?

I inherited a couple (many years ago) from a buddy's father when he died. Thinkin' of trying them out this year, but looking for a proper application.

I know they are often used in stump fields, etc. when reservoir angling, but not sure how often they are used here in da nortland.

I don't target pannies much during softwater, and I realize that there are other rods that I can use, but I thought it would be nice to give these a run in the proper setting...just for the fun of it.

[pushbutton]

I think you already answered most of your own question. They no doubt are effective in cover such as pads, reeds, or downed timber. But you certainly could use other equipment to accomplish this. Personally am not that jacked up to Van Dam a fish out....so it is a nice leisurely way to fish potential hang up locations. For sure though, they could be used more effectively in a pencil reed type situation. Regardless, no doubt cool to go old school sometimes. I have only used cheap South Bend telescopics, and you get what you pay for as how "telescopic" they actually are, but beats carrying around a 20 ft rod.

[bobbymalone]

You could drill a circle of holes twenty feet out from a a bucket with a swivel seat. Then you could hole hop without moving.

I bet they work better in open water though.

[Scott M]

I got a couple of these when my grandfather died. A wonderpole and another one. Not my cup of tea but since it was grandpas I'll give them a try. Work keeps me busy when crappies are on nests, but some day I'll get out there.

[ozzie]

I have a 13 ft rod that I use rarely but a good application for it is when I am shore fishing a bay with docks and the fish are under a dock and you don't want to spook them by walking on the dock

[Rick G]

I have a couple stuck somewhere in the garage, haven't used them in like 15-20yrs. They were good for picking fish out of thick cover or dock areas.

[mainbutter]

There is no thinking when it comes to long pole-ing. Extend, drop a baited hook on the head of some panfish, lift and retrieve. You'll get some looks and it's not everyone's cup of tea. I have too much fun fly fishing for panfish to use anything else anymore, but long poles with baited hooks are exceedingly effective, especially if you know where the fish are but just can't get to them.

This guy has a 40 footer!

[Scott M]

Wow, where do I sign up to drag all that stuff with to fish and catch 100 5-6 inch bluegills in an hour?

That wasn't very nice of me, too heavy of sarcasm. Different strokes for different folks. I think I'll keep using an ultralight that I can cast a country mile with light floats, hooks, and line. That guy did a nice job of incorporating the European style into his approach. Better to cross pollinate with other anglers than to keep doing the same thing, I shouldn't knock it till I try it.

[TruthWalleyes]

I was thinking the same thing dachise, i've got combos that will cast further than 48' with light lures. Funny stuff.

[pikerliker]

Fished with cane poles for big sunfish a lot when I was growing up and I think it's an absolute blast. If you get a big pig on you can really feel the fish when it's fighting. Kids love it too. Most times I panfish I don't really need to be casting a football field away to catch them imo...

[Vitreus]

Any recommendations on a good model to try? I'm going to give it a shot this spring.