Are St. Croix Crappie Rods Worth the Money?

So there you are standing in front of a tackle store with one of those St. Croix rods in your hands. It’s balanced well, feel good and seem light. Then you see that price tag and start asking yourself if you realy need it. “Can’t I find something less expensive that does the same thing?” … Read more

Which Lew’s Crappie Reel to Get

There’s a fine line between performance and comfort when it comes to selecting proper Lew’s Crappie Reel. This is a problem that many angler struggle with each spring spawn. On one side, there’s a desire for comfort with Lew’s, while on the other, there is smooth drag offered by higher-end casting reels. How to Choose … Read more

Picking Trolling Rods for Long Lining

A long liner is basicly a heavy duty version of a regular trolling trip. In addition to fighting hook set of your big fish, you’re now battling the combined weight of several rigs, not to mention drag of water. And it’s an explosive fight when one goes nuts on a hook, but that’s what you … Read more

Going Through the Lew’s Crappie Rod Lineup

There is something special about feeling a crappie bite on your rod tip. It’s not violent like a bass. It is not as forceful than a catfish. It’s a soft tap. It is a delicate touch that require precision and sensitivity. Lots of folks will simply pick up a generic medium action rod. That’s never … Read more

Going Through the Lew’s Crappie Rod Lineup

There is something special about feeling a crappie bite on your rod tip. It’s not violent like a bass. It is not as forceful than a catfish. It’s a soft tap. It is a delicate touch that require precision and sensitivity. Lots of folks will simply pick up a generic medium action rod. That’s never … Read more