Jacob Krahenbil Posted February 17, 2015 Posted February 17, 2015 Hey yall I am going to try and learn jigs. They sound like a all year long bait that catches fish. I don't have alot of money so somewhere around 100 bucks is all I got. I want a jig rod that I can flip and pitch round docks and cover but also fish deep with a football head. Any suggestions? Also any tips for beginners would be helpful as well thanks Quote
Super User lmbfisherman Posted February 17, 2015 Super User Posted February 17, 2015 Get a Veritas (MH/F 7'3) or a Carbonlite (7' H/F). It would also be helpful to know what weight range of the jigs you'll be using. Quote
fisherrw Posted February 17, 2015 Posted February 17, 2015 Phenix maxium 6'10 mh or a phenix m1 7'2 mh if you want to spend a little more. Quote
Turtle135 Posted February 17, 2015 Posted February 17, 2015 Finding a rod that you are comfortable with is an individual thing. I happen to really like the handle design on the Daiwa Lexa casting rods. That style and thickness of the handle feels most comfortable to me. I have used some other casting rods where I find the design of the "trigger" to be annoying or the handle is too thin for my hands. For a rod in that price range I find the Lexa to have good sensitivity for working jigs in the 1/4 ounce - 3/4 ounce range. Daiwa Lexa Casting Rod 7'2" Med Hvy, currently selling for $ 99.99 at Tackle Warehouse but I noticed Bass Pro Shops moved them off the shelf recently (makes me think there may be a price drop / liquidation shortly). I notice you listed Lake Anna as a favorite location, from what I know of that lake many of the docks there are in fairly shallow water (usually less than 8 feet deep). A good way to build confidence with a jig is to start pitching 1/4 or 3/8 ounce jigs at shallow cover items. The smaller profile jigs appeal to a wider range of bass size-wise so you will get more bites. More bites helps to develop confidence in the presentation. Good luck! Let us know how it goes. Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted February 17, 2015 Super User Posted February 17, 2015 I'm a Fenwick fan. At that price point the 7' MHF is rated for 3/8-1 oz. If you prefer longer, the 7'6" MH-XF carries the same rating. It appears to have the same trigger as the Aetos rods. It is the one item I don't care for....I prefer the trigger to be a bit longer. Sensitivity is a good thing for bottom contact baits. The more the better. The Aetos is very good should you decide to spend more. Quote
Super User lmbfisherman Posted February 17, 2015 Super User Posted February 17, 2015 I'm a Fenwick fan. At that price point the 7' MHF is rated for 3/8-1 oz. If you prefer longer, the 7'6" MH-XF carries the same rating. It appears to have the same trigger as the Aetos rods. It is the one item I don't care for....I prefer the trigger to be a bit longer. Sensitivity is a good thing for bottom contact baits. The more the better. The Aetos is very good should you decide to spend more. I have the 7'6" H/XF Aetos and it's my pitching rod. Sensitivity is very good. I didn't mention Aetos because they aren't in your price range. So if you can swing it, Aetos is an awesome rod. Quote
Super User ww2farmer Posted February 17, 2015 Super User Posted February 17, 2015 My 7'3" MH Vendetta is that rod for me....great bang for the buck. Quote
Jacob Krahenbil Posted February 17, 2015 Author Posted February 17, 2015 Have any of yall tried the Berkley lightning shock rod? Quote
ABW Posted February 17, 2015 Posted February 17, 2015 Have any of yall tried the Berkley lightning shock rod? I'd recommend you spend more money towards the rod. With a bottom contact bait like a jig, you want the rod to be as sensitive as possible. Quote
Brian6428 Posted February 17, 2015 Posted February 17, 2015 Have any of yall tried the Berkley lightning shock rod? My friend has one and I've used it some. The sensitivity is all right. You're not going to feel every pebble but you will probably feel most bites, and Berkeley knows how to make a durable rod (excluding the old red cherrywoods). Quote
Jacob Krahenbil Posted February 18, 2015 Author Posted February 18, 2015 I think I'm going to get one to start with Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted February 18, 2015 Super User Posted February 18, 2015 I think I'm going to get one to start with If you are going to spend that little, then you picked a decent rod for the money. Be sure to use braid with it. My Berkley is a 6' MH Lightning (not the Shock) that sees duty as a dedicated spinnerbait rod. Quote
Super User Hi Salenity Posted February 18, 2015 Super User Posted February 18, 2015 7'6" Veritas My Favorite is the 7'11" but it is not versatile Quote
Jacob Krahenbil Posted February 19, 2015 Author Posted February 19, 2015 OK I think I'm going to spend the extra money and get a ducket. Has anyone tried these 7' MH? Quote
Jacob Krahenbil Posted February 19, 2015 Author Posted February 19, 2015 7'6" Veritas My Favorite is the 7'11" but it is not versatile Quote
robster80 Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 OK I think I'm going to spend the extra money and get a ducket. Has anyone tried these 7' MH? which duckett? Quote
yakingfisherman Posted February 19, 2015 Posted February 19, 2015 *** *** black rods. 7'1 mh, 7'3mh, or heavy models. great rods. Quote
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