Multi-species Slip Bobber Rod?

[Wallda]

Looking to buy 5-6 rods which will be set up for slip bobbers. Will be used for bluegills, crappies, and walleyes.

My wish list:

One piece rods
Cork handles
Spinning
7' to 7'6" max (I know longer is better but this fits in my truck)
Prices under $100 each

What would you recommend and why?

[That Minnesota guy]

I would just go buy anything off the rack thats med light action. For me proper line diameter and the right float is more important then the rod. You don't need to spend a pile of cash on a bobber rod IMO.

[h8go4s]

Yup. Nothing fancy needed. Of course, the pros who are sponsored by rod companies will give you a different answer, and it won't be cheap.

[Plunker]

Take a look at limit creek. They have a 8'3" spinning rod that works great for slip bobber fishing and other stuff too. They're telescopic so will fit in your truck.

http://www.limitcreek.com/SpinningRods.html

[REW]

This one might be a good choice for you.

The 7' one piece medium light rod:

http://www.cabelas.com/product/fishi...ds/2430567.uts

[LLewellin]

Mr Walleye rods

https://www.norsemenoutdoors.com/pro...d-ultra-light/

I have two of these for crappies and they work great! I think i got them for around $55 each. They also make the same rod in the ML vs the UL. I think the UL would be fine for cork'en eyes too.

[bigwalleye1]

Some med lt Gander Mountain Guide series rods would fill the bill pretty reasonably, esp. when they're on sale.

[pale ryder]

A few thoughts on bobber rods.
I see no added value in a one piece bobber rod over a two piece.
I don't want micro guides, I want larger guides and taller, or farther from the blank.
I want long 7-1/2 to 9' or longer.
They don't need to be expensive sensitive or light weight.
I don't want the same rod for walleye and crappie.
For walleye I want ML or M moderate fast or fast. I want enough power to take up slack line and set the hook.
For crappie I want a lighter slower action rod so as to not pull the hook out of their mouth.

If money were no object a St.Croix Eyecon 8' slip and float would be great for walleye.
The St,Croix Panfish in 8,9,10 or 11' would be great for crappie and bluegill bobber fishing.
However It isn't necessary to spend that much.

[KraTToR]

You only need 2 different types for these applications, so once you find one you like, duplicate it. And why 1 pce? Eliminating this constraint will open up some options.

Recommendations:

Panfish - 7 to 8 foot light power, moderate action 500 size reel.
IE: HMG76L-MFS-2

Walleye - 7 - 8 foot Med light power, moderate action. 1000 size reel.
IE: HMX76L-MFS-2

Originally Posted by Wallda

Looking to buy 5-6 rods which will be set up for slip bobbers. Will be used for bluegills, crappies, and walleyes.

My wish list:

One piece rods
Cork handles
Spinning
7' to 7'6" max (I know longer is better but this fits in my truck)
Prices under $100 each

What would you recommend and why?

[Marble Eye 62]

Not sure if they still sell them, but I use a 9' 2 piece Cabelas Zander Walleye rod for slip bobbering walleye, crappies and whatever is will bite and absolutely love it so much I bought myself another one and one for each of my 3 sons.