Wally Marshall Pro Target Rod
Mr. Crappie spider-rig and dock-shooting rods from 6'6" to 16' in IM8 graphite
Crappie-focused series co-designed with tournament crappie angler Wally Marshall ("Mr. Crappie"). Serves slab crappie anglers who spider-rig, long-line troll, or dock-shoot with light jigs and small plastics. The lineup's emphasis on long rods (up to 16') and light power (predominantly ML) is characteristic of spider-rig trolling on southern reservoirs, though shorter models serve dock-shooting and jig-skipping techniques. IM8 graphite blanks provide the blank material across the series, balancing sensitivity with the lighter powers needed for crappie-class presentations.
Grip is custom grey-and-chartreuse Winn DriTac with EVA butt sections, a non-cork choice optimized for wet-hand grip during extended rod-holding in spider-rig configurations. CT-1 ComfortTouch reel seats fully encompass the reel foot. Stainless-steel frames with aluminum-oxide inserts, no-tangle tip construction. Fast action across the board. Fifteen models range from 6'6" single-piece up to 16' 3-piece. The lineup contains both casting and spinning variants at most lengths, enabling reel preference flexibility.
The 8'–16' multi-piece spinning models (WMPT80MLS-2 through WMPT16MHS-3) are the spider-rig trolling core of the lineup; shorter 6'6" and 7' models cover casting/dock-shooting. The MH-power spinning models (WMPT10MHS-2, WMPT12MHS-2, WMPT14MHS-3, WMPT16MHS-3) push heavier jigs for dock-deep fishing or casting distance.
Shaded band: the spread of the lineup's 15 models, as percentile rank among same-type rods. Solid line = series median · dashed ring = catalog median.
- Models
- 15 11 spinning · 4 casting
- Length
- 6'6"–16' 1.98–4.88 m
- Power
- ML–MH
- Action
- F
- Line
- 4–14 lb
- Lure
- 1/32–3/8 oz 0.9–10.5 g
- List price
- $129.99–$139.99
- Released
- 2020
Rods in this series
15 models| Save | Model | Length | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMPT66ML | 6'6" | ML | Buy from Lew's | |
| WMPT66MLS | 6'6" | ML | Buy from Lew's | |
| WMPT70ML | 7' | ML | Buy from Lew's | |
| WMPT70MLS | 7' | ML | Buy from Lew's | |
| WMPT80MLS-2 | 8' | ML | Buy from Lew's | |
| WMPT90MLS-2 | 9' | ML | Buy from Lew's | |
| WMPT10ML-2 | 10' | ML | Buy from Lew's | |
| WMPT10MLS-2 | 10' | ML | Buy from Lew's | |
| WMPT10MHS-2 | 10' | MH | Buy from Lew's | |
| WMPT12ML-2 | 12' | ML | Buy from Lew's | |
| WMPT12MLS-2 | 12' | ML | Buy from Lew's | |
| WMPT12MHS-2 | 12' | MH | Buy from Lew's | |
| WMPT14MHS-3 | 14' | MH | Buy from Lew's | |
| WMPT16MHS-3 | 16' | MH | Buy from Lew's | |
| WMPT11MLS-2 | — | ML | Buy from Lew's |
Model notes
4 of 15 modelsShortest casting model; 1/16–1/4 oz rating handles dock-shooting jigs where a compact flip-cast gets under low overhangs. ML power absorbs the soft take of finicky winter crappie.
MH stepping up for fishing heavier jig heads or cutting into wind at 10'; 2-piece for transport. The power increase handles deeper presentations where more weight is needed.
3-piece 14' MH rod; covers wide-spread spider-rig trolling where boat control and rod separation prevent tangles. MH power at this length serves open-water crappie on larger reservoirs.
Longest model at 16'; 3-piece. Extreme spider-rig reach for working wide spreads or fishing laydowns at a distance on tournament-class southern crappie lakes.