Crappie Thunder Telescopic Pole
Telescopic fiberglass crappie pole for dock and bank panfish anglers
Designed for crappie fishing from docks, bridges, and slow-moving water using jigs, live minnows, or small spinners under a float. The telescopic format makes it practical for anglers who walk to spots or fish in tight cover without a rod holder. The Mr. Crappie branding (a Lew's sub-brand) serves recreational panfish anglers who want a ready-to-fish, low-commitment setup.
Blank is fiberglass, not graphite, which gives these poles more flex and forgiveness than sensitivity. The tip section is notably soft for detecting light bites on light line. The pole ships with an Insta-Rig Kit and includes a tip cap and line retainer for transport, reducing setup time. No reel seat; these are bare poles paired with a line cleat or fixed-spool presentation.
Two lengths only: 10 ft (CT10TL) and 12 ft (CT12TL), both rated light power, fast action, 2–8 lb line, 1/16–1/4 oz lures. The 12 ft extends reach over brush and weed edges; the 10 ft is more manageable in confined areas. Both spinning in character but without a reel seat, line is typically wound directly to the pole or attached via a small reel clipped on.
Shaded band: the spread of the lineup's 2 models, as percentile rank among same-type rods. Solid line = series median · dashed ring = catalog median.
- Models
- 2 pole
- Length
- 10'–12' 3.05–3.66 m
- Power
- L
- Action
- F
- Line
- 2–8 lb
- Lure
- 1/16–1/4 oz 1.8–7 g
- List price
- $24.99
- Released
- 2022
Rods in this series
2 models| Save | Model | Length | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT10TL | 10' | L | Buy on Amazon | |
| CT12TL | 12' | L | Buy on Amazon |
Model notes
1 of 2 modelsExtra two feet of reach useful for positioning baits over dock pilings and submerged timber without spooking fish. The added length increases leverage fatigue on extended sessions; heavier fish on light line require careful handling at depth.