Hey guys in the market for a new crappie rod and reel. I am not trying to break the bank but I do want to get one that will last a couple seasons. I will be using it to cast jigs. Any recommendatios? Thanks

Man I bought one of those 6 foot medium action mike iaconelli Abu Garcia spinning combo's about a month ago when I was out of town on sale for $25 and I love it for throwing a 1/16 ounce crappie jig

I use a 6'6" ML BPS Bionic Blade with a 1000 shimano sienna. There are a ton of different brands out there, but for me I haven't found a rod I like for crappie fishing better than this one. This combo cost me $70 about 5 years ago. 

Good old Zebco 33 @$30 and a ugly stick @$30 and your good to go for a lifetime. Just change the new line on the 33 cause the stuff they put on it is like cable. 6 lb. trilene xl will work fine.

By ".....break the bank....", just what do you mean? Under $100.....under $50.......cheaper? You can spend whatever your mind can conjure up these days. So much to choose from. However, if you are looking a quality crappie rod that will perform well and not cost a lot (in my opinion), then take a look at the B n' M Sam Heaton "Super Sensitive" in the 7' length. I have two of these rods and have been using them for a lot of years. Great sensitivity and backbone. Cost a bit less than $50.00, which I do not consider to be "expensive" for a rod. But then again, I do not know what your budget is. Match that rod with any 3 bearing, light spinning reel (many on the market to choose from) and you're good to go!

I spent $50 last year on an ultralight Quantum spinning combo that I absolutely love for panfish and ultra light bass fishing. I spooled it with some 4 lb test flourocarbon and the thing casts a mile with even a 1/16 oz jig on it.

I use a 6'6" BPS MicroLite ultralight rod and a (now discontinued) Pflueger Trion GX 4725 reel. It's a great combo for crappie, panfish, trout and ultralight bass fishing.

 

Tom

_{I use a light fenwick eagle gt, rated 1/16-3/8.  Pair that up with a 20size Pflueger Trion.  I love this little setup, its so lightweight and easy to fish all day.  Handles smaller baits really well and is easy to carry into small areas, backpacking, canoes, etc.}

Go look up Pinacle tiny plus. I have it and it works like a charm.