B'n'M Buck's Graphite Jig Pole
A long, light graphite crappie jig pole from B'n'M, the company that says it introduced the first graphite jig pole more than 40 years ago. Shorter two-piece lengths are meant for vertical jigging; the longer three-piece models are also pitched for spider rigging.
Price
$47.99 (bnmpoles.com); FishUSA lists some lengths from $54.99 to $69.99
Where to buy
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Check price at Amazon (paid link)Key specs
| Lengths | 8, 10, 11 and 12 ft (2 sections); 14, 16 and 18 ft (3 sections) (B'n'M) |
|---|---|
| Blank | 100% graphite (FishUSA) |
| Guides | Single-foot DynaFlo alloy guides with inserts; B'n'M says the larger diameter helps with a float or bobber |
| Reel seat | Reinforced graphite reel seat (B'n'M) |
| Tip | Now equipped with a reinforced hi-vis orange (RHV) tip; original tips are still offered (B'n'M) |
| Power / action / line | FishUSA lists Light power, Moderate action, and 4-8 lb line on the lengths it stocks |
| Warranty | 1 year (FishUSA) |
What the maker and reviewers highlight
- B'n'M designed the series for vertical jigging, and says the 14- and 16-foot models also work for spider rigging and slow trolling [source]
- Long, light graphite blank with larger-diameter guides for float fishing (B'n'M) [source]
- FishUSA calls it a long-running crappie jig rod with a shock-absorbing reel seat [source]
Things to weigh
- A one-year warranty is shorter than some bass-rod warranties [source]
- The long lengths need careful storage and transport, and oversize shipping fees can apply at some retailers (FishUSA notes an oversize fee) [source]
Who it's for in Texas
A 10- or 12-foot model is a practical starting length for jigging brush and timber on Texas crappie lakes. Step up to 14 or 16 feet if you spider-rig from a boat.
My take: coming soon
We have not tested this one ourselves yet. If I get it in the field, my notes will go here. No rating is given.