Bass Pro Shops Pro Fishing Team member Wally Marshall—your 2003 Crappie Classic Champion! Nobody, but nobody, can catch crappie like Wally Marshall. He proved it again in fall 2003, following up his 2002 Angler of the Year title by winning the Crappie Anglers Sportsman's Tour (C.A.S.T) at Ft. Gibson Lake, OK. As America's best-known crappie angler and NACA Hall of Fame inductee, Wally is committed to helping others catch his favorite fish.Designed by the 2003 Crappie Classic champ to give you the best rod for addressing specialized crappie techniques such as spider rigging, drifting, trolling and deep-water bottom bouncing. Each rod is built on a hybrid IM-6/IM-8 graphite blank to provide just the right mix of midbody rigidity and super-sensitive tip action. Equipped with smooth-running Fuji® Concept guides and nonslip EVA grips—great for rod holders. Available in 4 lengths for maximum coverage within your spread. Click here to view a product video demonstration.
Average Customer Rating:
4.7 out of 5
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8 of 9 (89%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Bass Pro Shops® Wally Marshall Tightline Special Rods
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Wally Marshall 14' Light Action Rods,January 28, 2009
By Crappiefishheadfrom West Tennessee
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24.6 Blue Cat on a Wally Marshall 14' Crappie pole
"Some of the best trolling poles I have ever bought. Just Monday, January 26, 2009, my fishing buddy and I caught 42 crappie with no problem when one of my poles gave a jerk. After twenty minutes of being pulled in my 18.5 War Eagle Predator, we landed a 24.6 pound Blue Catfish and got him in the boat and the pole is still intact. During the summer I also hoisted in a 17 lb Razorback Buffalo after a 30 minute fight playing him down. Excellent poles. Wished I could get some more just like the ones I have."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
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Yes
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Review 2 for Bass Pro Shops® Wally Marshall Tightline Special Rods
Overall Rating:
3
out of 5
broke,December 29, 2008
By Anonymousfrom ga
"i was out crappie fishing saturday morning and i caught a maybee 1 1/2 to 2lb white bass got the fish to the boat with no problem reached in the water with my net and 2 foot on the end of the rod broke so i am going to take it back to bass pro shop and see if they give me another one i will try one more and see what happens ,, but as my first wally marshall i was not happy !!!"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
No
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Review 3 for Bass Pro Shops® Wally Marshall Tightline Special Rods
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Awesome rods,May 15, 2008
By crappie123from Bama
"The rods are the best I've used for tightling for crappie or even trollong for crappie with crankbaits. Very strong but sensitive. I have 6 and never had a problem with one of them."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
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Yes
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Review 4 for Bass Pro Shops® Wally Marshall Tightline Special Rods
Overall Rating:
5
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best rod ever,December 17, 2007
By JFSNYfrom astoria,ny
"I HAVE A 18 FT CRAPPIE ROD, I CHANGE THE HANDLE AND NOW IS 20FT SURF ROD, VERY GOOD FOR BLUE FISH,STRIPPER BASS AND SALMOM"
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What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Saltwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
No
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Yes
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Review 5 for Bass Pro Shops® Wally Marshall Tightline Special Rods
Overall Rating:
5
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Fly Casting in the Surf,July 17, 2007
By Fly Popper
"I have both the 12 and !4 foot Tightline rods that I use for casting large heavy salt water flies and poppers. The rod casts great and keeps the flies over my head and breaking waves. Altho the ceramic guides are small, I have not had any trouble with using large diameter lines. The grip is perfectly placed for two handed over head casting...140 ft. distances is easily reached."
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Review 6 for Bass Pro Shops® Wally Marshall Tightline Special Rods
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Can't Fish enough,September 25, 2006
By blincofrom Tampa
"I can’t fish enough. I bought the 16’ 3 piece and spooled it up with 30 pound power pro. I call it “THE POLE”. I have caught tinny tuna’s and Spanish Mac’s and jacks and hundreds of lady fish. The size is up to 18lbs 10oz. tinny tuna. I love this pole. Just at 16 feet, it gets heavy after a long day on Tampa bay. Buy two, I did. One for live bait and one for spoons"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Saltwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
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Yes
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Review 7 for Bass Pro Shops® Wally Marshall Tightline Special Rods
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Don't under estimate this rod!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,September 19, 2006
By FishingTrippfrom Los Angeles
"I am a saltwater fisherman till death!. I am also a Cliff/ shoreline fisherman here in Southern California. I saw this rod at the Bass pro shop in Las Vegas and knew it was perfect for Saltwater Shoreline fishing. I mostly used big heavy surf rods. It was impossible to feel all the bites, and as you know you need to be quick to makes sure the fish doesn't go into the rocks. This rod is perfect. Not only can I cast a 1oz weight about 150yrds, I can also feel everyl ittle bite!!!!! I use a Penn surfmaster with my 16ft beauty. Give this rod a try!!!!!!!!!!!!"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Saltwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
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No
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Review 8 for Bass Pro Shops® Wally Marshall Tightline Special Rods
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Best Darn Bream/Crappie/Catfish Pole,July 17, 2006
By Tighteyefrom Monroe, LA
"Best pole a pore ol' dumb bank fisherman could have!!! Backbone enough to pull out the meanest "grinnel" (bowfin to y'all damyankees), and sensitive enough to feel them dadgum 2" baitstealin' baby bream. Use with spinning or triggerspin reels from ultralite on up. Well worth the price-better than many poles costing more."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
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No
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Review 9 for Bass Pro Shops® Wally Marshall Tightline Special Rods
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Wally Marshall Tightline Special Rods,July 14, 2006
By TheMan1from Texas
"Purchased a 14 ft rod for crappie and catfishing. I attached a Zebco 33L reel to it. This combo works well, throws far and also can reach hard to get to areas. Caught a few catfish with it this 10-25 test line rated rod is fun to use. Good Product."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
4
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
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