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The one and only Kevlar crappie rod — built by a fisherman, for fishermen, right here in the South.
Built by a Fisherman. Built to Last.
Southern Crappie Rods are the one and only Kevlar Crappie Rod . Our SCR 5’6″ through SCR102 are composed of 100% Kevlar while the SCR122 through the SCR 163, because of their length are made with Kevlar and Carbon Fiber to help maintain their form, thus creating a rod that last for years. The SCR 5’6″ through SCR 102 have real cork wood handles while the SCR122 through SCR 163 have the EVA foam handles. All rods have universal reel seats and Stainless steel guides with Acrylic inserts. The 5’6″ Sure Shot Dock Shooter comes equipped with AG stainless steel guides.
The action of Southern Crappie Rods are medium IX 6 except for the heavier T models. The SCR 122T, Scr143T, and the SCR163T are designed to handle up to 2 ounce weight for aiding in pushing or pulling heavier weights and are rated an IX 7.
Check out our line of rods has been two years in development. Our Blue Series Rods are built with the newest technologies in the fishing industry. Starting with a mixture of Kevlar, Nano added to a High Modulus Matte, this combination gives you both strength and lighter weight to enable holding these longer poles for extended times without fatigue. When you add in pacific bay micro guides along with a AAAA grade cork handle, this gives you the ultimate rod that is light and really sensitive for those hard to feel bites. With total rod weight of 4ounces for the SCR71 Blue, 5 ounces for the SCR 102 Blue , 6 ounces for the SCR 122 Blue and 7 ounces for the SCR 143 Blue, An incredible 11.75 ounces for the SCR 1763 Blue.These are truly the rods of the future.
Southern Crappie Rods come with a 90 day warranty against any defects from manufacturer or shipping defects.
You must show proof of purchase and proof of damage. Damage caused by misuse is not covered.
(Shipping is not included in this warranty)
The Kevlar Difference
Every Southern Crappie Rod is built around a material used in bulletproof vests — because your rod should be just as tough as you are.
Built on These Principles
Every decision we make about materials, design, and customer care comes back to these four things.
Performance First
We don't build rods that look good in packaging. We build rods that perform on the water — because that's the only place it matters.
Honest Quality
No marketing fluff. The materials we list are the materials we use. If it says Kevlar, it's Kevlar. If it says AAAA cork, it's AAAA cork.
Stand Behind It
90-day warranty, period. We sell to fishermen who fish hard, and we expect our rods to keep up. If something goes wrong, we make it right.
Anglers First
We're fishermen ourselves — our YouTube and TikTok channels show the same rods we sell, being fished the same way you'd fish them. No actors, no staged shots.
Questions? We're Easy to Reach.
Ed Duke answers the phone and replies to emails personally. If you want to know which rod is right for your style of fishing — dock shooting, long-lining, spider rigging — just call. There’s no sales script, no hold music, just one fisherman talking to another.
We ship to all 50 states and offer free shipping on orders over $300. Whether you’re ordering your first crappie rod or adding to a rig you’ve been building for years, we’re glad to help you get it right.