What Rod For Jigs And Worms

[Pio]

hello, I was wondering what rod would be better for jig and worm fishing, avid x mh/f or avid x m/f?

 

thanks

[Mista bass]

What size jigs?

[rippin-lips]

The mh would be the better choice. Once you add a trailer to even a 1/4oz jig it becomes 3/8 + and a 3/8oz jig becomes 1/2 + and so on.

[long island basser]

The mh would be the better choice. Once you add a trailer to even a 1/4oz jig it becomes 3/8 + and a 3/8oz jig becomes 1/2 + and so on.

I'd go with this.

[Pio]

Thanks for all the help, I was wondering what line I should put on, braid or fluorocarbon?

[rippin-lips]

Braid with a fluoro leader would be a good compromise.

[FishTank]

My personal preference would be the 6'8" M XF for jigs and worms. It has a stiffer tip which I like for weightless senkos.  Also, I seem to like the old avid better.

[WRB]

The rod depends on a lot of factors not known.

If you plan to cast and retrieve both Texas rigged (with a 1/4 oz bullet weight) worms and jigs between 3/8-3/4 oz, the minimum rod power you want is 4 or whatever MH that is close to that. I use a custom 5 power rod for this application, most anglers prefer less power for ease of casting. To me hook setting and big bass control is my primary concern, no problems casting higher power rods.

Unless you are fishing cover that requires braid, heavy vegetation, no reason to use braid and 2 knots to fail.

If you are only looking at St Croix X series, then a MH jig-worm rod would be OK.

Tom

[Pio]

I was also thinking about getting the avid x 7'4" heavy/fast for jigs and worms. Or is there another rod that will be better?

[ChrisWi]

I was also thinking about getting the avid x 7'4" heavy/fast for jigs and worms. Or is there another rod that will be better?

st Croixs rods run heavy. Their MH is close to some brands Heavy rods, not sure you need a H

[Jrob78]

I have the 7' MH and H in the Legend Elite line.  If the powers run the same between the 2 lines, the MH is what you want.  The H is a very stout rod.

[junyer357]

My personal preference would be the 6'8" M XF for jigs and worms. It has a stiffer tip which I like for weightless senkos. Also, I seem to like the old avid better.

X2

Thats the rod i use exclusivley for worms and jigs. I normally throw a 3/16 or 1/8 weight texas or shakey on this rod and casts great as well as super sensitive when using a good floro (love tatsu but rarely can afford it). For any jig over 3/8 i go back to an older shimano mh/f i have, but its on the upgrade list to become an avid mh/f.

[BassinNCstyle]

X2

Thats the rod i use exclusivley for worms and jigs. I normally throw a 3/16 or 1/8 weight texas or shakey on this rod and casts great as well as super sensitive when using a good floro (love tatsu but rarely can afford it). For any jig over 3/8 i go back to an older shimano mh/f i have, but its on the upgrade list to become an avid mh/f.

What lb line fc would you recommend for jig/plastics rod for casting into fallen trees/brush?

[junyer357]

I normally use 15-17 for worms/jigs mostly. In the winter i drop back to 10-12 at times. Alot of folks go heavier and some lighter. It comes to personal preference and/or confidence.

[WIGuide]

The AvidX MH/F would be a great choice for jigs. I'd probably go with flouro line on it, but then again I'm a fan of it. If you like braid better then go with that. You can always tie a leader on if you are worried about the fish being line shy.