I catch crappie with many different techniques and approaches. The sensitivity and the backbone of the Sharp Shooter 6 provides more than enough for any of them. I can vertical jig, cast, troll, shoot docks or simply present a jig under a bobber and know that the Sharp Shooter 6 can handle ANYTHING the lake gives up! From the lightest bite from bluegill to the chomp of trophy walleye the Sharp Shooter 6 delivers the feel for you to set the hook. Plus the backbone of the Sharp Shooter 6 allows you to swing in 10 to 15 inch Crappie with the utmost confidence. My favorite way use the Sharp Shooter is casting Crappie Magnet FinSpins during the Crappie spawn. The bite feels SHOCKING on this rod and the backbone makes short work of male Crappie guarding the nest. Pair this rod with a quality 2000 reel and its perfectly balanced and I promise you it will become your favorite casting or bottom bumping rod.