02-03-2009, 08:24 PM
As always, TD has the definitive answer, however I was going to add that from a tube, longer is better. When you are standing on the front of a Bass Boat, you are above the target and can handle more line to hit it. From a tube or toon, you are level with the target and it will be harder to handle a lot of line ( like doing a double haul with a fly rod) to hit the target. TD's idea of a longer forgrip is also very good. You can check some of the catalogs for specialty Crappie rods that offer both lenght and the longer forgrip !! Good luck !!