Moderate Or Extra Fast Tip For Jig/punch Rod

[kylek]

I am currently looking at 2 different rods to use to throw jigs, heavier t-rigs and some punching this season.

 

The first one is a Abu Garcia Vendetta 2.  It is 7'3" Heavy action with a moderate tip/taper

 

The second one is the Abu Garcia Veritas.  It is 7' Heavy action with extra fast tip/taper

 

Which would be the best rod for these applications?

 

And please don't reply with different rods as I prefer the Abu Garcia rods.

 

Thank you for you help.

 

Kyle

[Teal]

Do you plan on using braid, fluoro, or mono line?

[kylek]

Do you plan on using braid, fluoro, or mono line?

 

more than likely braid

[MrSwimJig]

I prefer XF, but I have heard that for braid you should use a moderate action rod since braid has very little stretch to it and it will help keep from ripping the bait out of the fishes mouth.

[Teal]

I prefer XF, but I have heard that for braid you should use a moderate action rod since braid has very little stretch to it and it will help keep from ripping the bait out of the fishes mouth.

Exactly, the slower taper and more parabolic bend will make up for the zero or little stretch of braid and will help a bunch on the hook set.

But and XF will work too.. i have filppin sticks with both actions.. the XF sticks, just dont rock the boat when you set the hook..it isnt needed.

[Brian Needham]

faster the better for jigs, or so it seems....I don't really get mired down in it, I read the rod label and if it says jigs roll with it.

[Hooligan]

Jig rod should be XFast. A punch rod can be anything from mod fast to Xfast depending on the graphite used, the resin, and the manufacturer. The XFast Cumara Punch is very close to to ModFast of the St Croix.

That being said a good jig rod does not a punch rod make, nor in the other direction. Two different behaviors entirely. If you have to make due with just one rod, bypass both and get a flipping rod that will fit in the middle of the two.

[Brian Needham]

faster the better for jigs, or so it seems....I don't really get mired down in it, I read the rod label and if it says jigs roll with it.

I should clarify my statement.......it depends on the maker of the rod. I use dobyns and I like those actions and tips, so I roll with it. I have used a Duckett and had to go "up" one because I didn't really like the standard feel of how they label their rods.

I have no clue how ABU labels their rods, but if you have other rods in their line you should be able to guess close enough. Also, when in doubt call the manufacture, and ask they can lead you REAL close to what you are looking for.

[Teal]

The Vendetta2 7'3H Mod, may be a "crankin" rod. I thought you meant moderate fast action but that rod is a moderate. Any reason you dont look at the 7'6"Heavy fast Veritas. Its a bit longer than the two you mentioned...

[kylek]

The Vendetta2 7'3H Mod, may be a "crankin" rod. I thought you meant moderate fast action but that rod is a moderate. Any reason you dont look at the 7'6"Heavy fast Veritas. Its a bit longer than the two you mentioned...

 

I will take a look at the 7'6" rods.  I guess the 7' size is just something that I am use to.

 

Thanks for all the replies. 

 

Kyle

[pitchin fool]

The veritas series has a 7'11" heavy moderate action for punching.  Trust me the extra length will help you with that presentation.  Otherwise the 7' heavy extra fast for just regular jig/t-rig.