Best Jig Rod For $100 Or Less

[MichaelJ7]

Alright I would like to throw a rod that is dedicated to just jigs and I'd like to stay around $100 or less. I mainly throw 1/2oz or 3/8 jigs. I was considering either the 7' 3" H abu garcia veritas or the skeet reese jig rod. What do you all think? Thanks!

[Diggy]

Alright I would like to throw a rod that is dedicated to just jigs and I'd like to stay around $100 or less. I mainly throw 1/2oz or 3/8 jigs. I was considering either the 7' 3" H abu garcia veritas or the skeet reese jig rod. What do you all think? Thanks!

I believe the veritas comes in a 7ft heavy and the 7ft 3 is MH, rated up to 1oz. Im happy with my veritas rods and abu customer service is exceptional 

 

I believe they are even 69.97 at Dicks Sporting Goods or 79.99 elsewhere right now

[MichaelJ7]

I believe the veritas comes in a 7ft heavy and the 7ft 3 is MH, rated up to 1oz. Im happy with my veritas rods and abu customer service is exceptional

I believe they are even 69.97 at Dicks Sporting Goods or 79.99 elsewhere right now

Yes I own 3 of the veritas rods and I own two of the wright&mcgill rods. I love both of them. That's y I am so torn between what to do

[Amarley]

I'd go with the veritas, you should also check out the Fishing Flea Market on this forum. Great deals all of the time. You may be able to get a Duckett, Powell, or something else on there for around $100.

[MichaelJ7]

I'd go with the veritas, you should also check out the Fishing Flea Market on this forum. Great deals all of the time. You may be able to get a Duckett, Powell, or something else on there for around $100.

I have never used a duckett but I have held them. They seem like great rods. Definitely something I would consider but with buying 3 revos and 4 rods already this year now I find myself on a budget. I will check it out though

[Mr Swim Jig]

I would also look at the *** *** Black rod...

[MichaelJ7]

I was looking at the veritas and they have a 7' 11" heavy rod. Do you think that this is just too much rod. Would I be better with a rod that is 7' 6" or even shorter?

[robster80]

duckett ghost maybe. also look at the lamiglas excel 2. ive read theyre pretty stout im thinkn bout trying one

[Amarley]

I personally like rods under 7'4. If you're going to be flipping a longer rod may be good. I like shorter rods for pitching.

[JGBassinAL]

I was looking at the veritas and they have a 7' 11" heavy rod. Do you think that this is just too much rod. Would I be better with a rod that is 7' 6" or even shorter?

The 7'11" will work, but I find it to be too stiff of a rod. I throw my jigs on a 7'4" heavy with a moderate fast tip if I am flipping them in moderate cover. I use a 7'6" heavy if I am casting and working ledges, and I use a 7'6" Heavy flippin stick if I'm flipping into heavier cover.

[Steveo-1969]

Bass Pro has the Johnny Morris Carbonlite rods on sale right now.  I have a 7' MH/F and love it for jigs.

[MichaelJ7]

Bass Pro has the Johnny Morris Carbonlite rods on sale right now. I have a 7' MH/F and love it for jigs.

I have several MH 7' rods. I just don't feel like they have enough backbone to set a hook like I would like

[JGBassinAL]

I have several MH 7' rods. I just don't feel like they have enough backbone to set a hook like I would like

I'm with you on this one. I even throw my texas rig on a heavy power rod. I think in that price range I would look at the *** *** 7'3" Heavy and the Duckett Ghost 7'3" Heavy.

[MichaelJ7]

I'm with you on this one. I even throw my texas rig on a heavy power rod. I think in that price range I would look at the *** *** 7'3" Heavy and the Duckett Ghost 7'3" Heavy.

Yes I looked online an found both of those rods for $100 and free shipping. At my local sporting goods store they are $150 of course. Their usually really competitive...