Are Baitcasters good for panfish?
If you want to catch panfish and crappie, I’d recommend a 6-7′ ultralight with medium action, rated for maybe 4lb line? Basically a thin graphite whip. Paired with a 1000-2000 size reel. You really can’t cast that well with so little weight on a baitcaster.
What is a baitcaster reel good for?
A baitcaster reel is best for strategically dropping your line in a more crowded area, or in a hot spot like a riverbed. Depending on the quality, it’s also powerful enough to be used as an offshore fishing reel.
Can you catch crappie with a baitcaster?
any input would be great either way. It’s harder to throw light baits with a baitcaster. It can be done, but a spinning reel will do it better (and cheaper.)
Are Baitcasters good for crappie?
All my baitcasters from AbuGarcia weigh between 4.5-6 oz, they are thrice the size and power of this reel. Same great quality and what an awesome little reel! Free spool function works great for dropping light panfish jigs. I use mine with 1/32oz jigs in 5-15ft of water for bluegill, bass, and crappie.
Can you crappie fish with a baitcaster?
Can you use a baitcaster for jigging?
A baitcaster works well with all three line types: monofilament, fluorocarbon and braid. A baitcaster with fluorocarbon is my choice for jig fishing, Texas-rigged soft plastics and deep cranking.
What rod is best for panfish?
Quick glance at the best crappie rods on the market today:
- St. Croix Premier Spinning Rods – Our Pick!
- Bass Pro Shops Micro Lite Graphite Spinning Rod.
- Cabela’s Fish Eagle Spinning Rods.
- Cadence Fishing CR5 Spinning Rods.
- Fenwick Elite Tech River Runner Spinning Rod.
- St. Croix Panfish Series Spinning Rods.
What kind of rod do you use for panfish?
Light rods are best for 4- to 8-pound-testlines and 1/32- to 1/8-ounce lures. Most panfish anglers favor rods with thesepower ratings, although medium-weight rods (for lines of 4- to 12-pound-testand 1/8- to 3/8-ounce lures) sometimes are used as well.