What Length Is Your Jig Rod?

[MichiganFishing1997]

Thanks guys, I'm sure I could always use my 7'6 v eritas for jigs too. Right now its my frog rod.

[WRB]

4, 6'10" ; 2 are 6 power, 2 are 5 power. (ALX MB916NG+ & MB905NG+) these are my go to jig rods and retired 8 older Loomis & Lamiglas 7' jig rods.

2, 7' ; 5 power (Lamiglas TBC 705)

1, 7'8" 6 power. (Lamiglas BC 786)

The 6' 10" rods are perfect length for me and my boat front deck.

The 7' rods are now used for hollow body swimmers on jig heads and A rigs.

The long rod is for heavy cover flipping or pitching.

Tom

[Tywithay]

Have one that's 7' and another that's 7'1". I have used a 7'6" in the past, but I feel like I have more control of the rod with a shorter one.

[Jaiden]

7'2" I mostly pitch, skip, and roll cast with a jig so accurracy is important.

[J Francho]

Garret, you can't just look at the total length of the rod. The reel position on the blank can have a dramatic effect on balance and ergonomics. A 6-8 rod may seem like its a full 5" shorter than a 7-1, but the length beyond the reel seat may only be an inch different. The shortened butt is more manageable in tight quarters. A 7-1 rod may actually be shorter than a typical 7-0 rod. The maker will use a longer butt for more leverage when fishing cover. Or it could be almost as long as a 7-6, but with a much shorter butt. The more you jig fish, you begin to develop preferences in certain situations, and luckily, there lots of options.

[Catt]

This may be a dumb question but...what is the point of buying another jigging rod that is only 1inch longer than another you already have? I mean is there a reason behind that 1 inch increase? Aside from just having another rod for a different bait style/color or line type/size?

Cause I like the feel

[Garret88]

Cause I like the feel

 

Good enough answer for me. For the record, I wasnt trying to be condescending or a jerk. I was asking out of legitimate curiosity. I figured my plan for jigging rods would be like a 6'8 MH for tight space/skipping, 7'-7'2ish MH or H for all around pitchin, then my 7'6 XH duckett (love that rod! ) for heavy pitching/flipping. If I want to get crazy, maybe another of each setup so i can have a different bait color/style instead of retying.

[Loop_Dad]

I'm 5'10". I was a fan of longer rods like many. But I went from longer rods to shorter. It is kinda against the general trend. My current jig rods are 6'8", 6'9" range. I have one 6'6" that I use for spoons etc.

 

I like shorter, because they are more balanced from factory without having heavier reels or heavier grip (or full grip). I feel good using shorter rods. After all, fishing is about feeling good.

 

I used to like longer rods because I was able to cast further. This was especially more important when I was bank fishing. However, I am casting far enough already with shorter rods, so the needs for longer rods disappeared on me.

[Felix77]

Mine is a 7' MH/F

[ww2farmer]

I use several lengths. 6'9", 7', 7'3" MH/F rods, and also my 7'6" H/F flipping stick.

[Mikey40]

7'2 MH and 7'8 XH for flipping  Although I should in certain situations I tend not to throw lighter jigs.

[Hooligan]

Uhh... I have 6-6, 6-7, 6-8, 6-9, 6-10 7-0, 7-1, 7-2, 7-3, 7-4, 7-5 jig rods.  The lower end of the spectrum is generally in a "finesse" jig line up, sometimes, though, in a MH for pitching docks and shallow fishing.  7-1 and 7-2 are my general purpose jig rods, typically.  7-3 and longer are generally deeper water or bigger jig rods.  Most of the time the 7-5 is swim jigs and 3/4 and 1oz football jigs.  I also have a 7-11 stick that I fish a lot of jigs on in deep water, too.

[lmbfisherman]

Most of my jig rods are 7' or longer.  They just feel right and better hooksets especially in deeper water.  I do have 2 shorter jig rods 6'8, but I don't use them for that.  THey are either used for bubba/drop shot or spinnerbaits/small swim jigs.

[Hi Salenity]

7' 7'6" 7'11"

[Craiger12]

Two at 7'8" and one at 7'4" for finesse jigs. I love the longer rod length to help move more line on the hookset. 

[Bankbeater]

My rod is 6'-6". I do a lot of fishing from the bank. Good length for moving through the under brush. It's also easier to get in and out of the car.

[Montanaro]

7'3"

[Siebert Outdoors]

I use 3 rods most of the time.  2 of them are 7'1" and the other is 7'3"

[bassinKS]

7'3"

[John G]

6' 6" or 7'

[Catt]

Garret88, I wasn't trying to be condescending either, I gave n honest answer to your question.

I will not buy a rod that I can not put my hands on, which is why I will never buy a rod on-line.

When I go to Academy, Dick's, or a local tackle shop looking for a rod I have my Calcutta in hand along with jigs in the weight I plan on using.

I put the Calcutta on the rod, string it up, & tie on a jig!

[Brian Needham]

not sure I even own a rod shorter than 7'3

[BaconStealer303]

7'2"