Looking For A Casting Jig Rod In The $200 Range

[deep]

I'd prefer something in length longer than 7' (around 7'6" would be perfect). This rod must excel in fishing 1/2 oz jigs. I might go slightly lighter (like 3/8 oz) occasionally, but that's about it.

I'll not be doing any pitching/ flipping with this, just fishing casting jigs in mostly open water; with braid + leader.

Thanks for any pointers.

[deaknh03]

Look into JB custom rods. Great rod builder and he will customize it however you want.

[Arv]

Just got a 7'2 H/XF M1 for this application and I'll be using braid or braid + fc leader. I have yet to use it but everything I've heard is that this is a great rod for the price. Holding it initially, it feels awesome. I plan on using it for jigs, t-rigs and other bottom contact applications (3/8oz and up). I'll also throw out the St. Croix Avid and the Cashion casting rods. St. Croix has a larger following than Cashion, but again, everything I've read about these has been nothing but awesome for the price point. You can find a lot of reviews on all these rods too.

[Silas]

Look into JB custom rods. Great rod builder and he will customize it however you want.

I gotta agree! I had John do one for me, and had him tweak it to my specs....very satisfied! I had the grip specified to full cork, which suits me better.

[ww2farmer]

St Croix Avid 7' MH/F........It don't get better than that for jigs under $200.

[jignfule]

MBR 844c IMX great jig rod, find a good used one around $180

[kickerfish1]

Phenix recon 715 for a rod that can be had for under $200 without a special sale price. If you are thinking dobyns the 4 or 5 powers dobyns rods would be fine but you would need a sale for the champion line to be within reach. The cumara line is also very good but harder to find since few places have any left. For jigs around the 1/2 oz I would look at the 7'2 mh xf rod.

[Shane J]

Yup, JB Customs does all my rods that aren't Cumaras, and they are baaaad mamma jammas! Have John do up a jig rod for you, and you'll be in love! Of course, if you want off the shelf, the 7'7" Heavy/Fast Cumara really shines with 1/2-1oz jigs in deeper water with heavy flouro (or braid/flouro leader).

[nwmike]

powell endurance 764 .best football jig and off shore rod i have ever used.