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All around rod?

MDBuckeye

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I was looking to purchase a new rod but want some suggestions from peanut gallery...  I would be using it to do multiple applications (crappie, perch, and saugeye).  I plan on using it as a jigging stick.

Thoughts?


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Normally I'd recommend 1 rod for the panfish and 1 for the toothy fare, but if you only want 1 go with a Jason Mitchell meat stick.  I'd probably go with a medium action, it'll give you enough backbone for the eyes.  It'd be too heavy for bluegill, but will probably work for crappie, as you normally use a larger lure for them.
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I would go with the Jason Mitchell perch rod. Has a lot of backbone to it! Some people use them to finesse fish for walleye.
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Agreed go Jason Mitchell perch rod or the meat stick.  I have both but you can't go wrong there
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 ;D Since you recommended it ,I picked up a Perch rod . Can't wait to try it .


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You will be happy they are top notch.
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