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spinning rod for crappie or any species feels, looks and performs great.
where light presentations are needed.” “What we are showcasing is the
Shimano finishes the rod with Fuji LegendX rod,” says Tradition’s Jay Anglin.
stainless/alconite guides. Priced at $99. “It feels deceptively fast and stiff but the
fish.shimano.com tip has an incredible amount of action. It
detects light bites. This can be a great
Lew’s Spinning Rod light-weight jigging rod, drop-shot or
The Wally Marshall Speed Shooter is rod for casting light baits, or any similar
designed with dock shooting in mind. They presentation. It’s as sensitive as it gets.”
have EVA grips, IM8 graphite and Air Wave This one is for the very serious
guides. crappie fisherman who want’s to pay the
“We’ve came out with four lengths extra for sensitivity. Suggested retail $390.
of the Speed Shooter,” says Mr. Crappie, stcroixrods.com
Wally Marshall. “The four lengths are

for different situations. The tighter the Fish Monkey Gloves
clearance or gap in a dock the better They claim to be the first and only
the shorter, more accurate rod. The long brand to offer a complete line of fishing,
7-footer lets a fisherman get further boating and watersports gloves specifically
away from the dock. It’s easy to get good designed for the marine industry. The
distance and shoot all the way to the back Stubby Guide Glove has UPR 50+ sun
of a dock.” protection, short cut for comfort, quick
The Shooter has a good look, style breathable fabric and second skin fit.
and will be a great addition to fit your Noah Lynj says, “The company makes
style of shooting or precision casting. The all types of gloves for fishing, cleaning,
Lew’s/Wally Marshall combination creates gripping, and wintertime use. They work
a complete outfit. Suggested retail for rods to make the best gloves possible for the
is $46-$50. lews.com fisherman no matter what type fishing.
For crappie I would recommend the Guide
St. Croix Spinning Rod Gloves or Stubby Guide Gloves. For cold
St. Croix has always been known weather use the Natural Glove first with
for high quality. One of their best choices the Stubby over the top.”
that can applied to crappie fishing is the The Stubby Guide Glove is $27.
LegendX series, 6’10” medium light. It fishmonkeygloves.com

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