Ned Rig, Two Pole Options Want Opinions.

[JETSWU87]

Just purchased some items to rig up the ned rig. 1/10 and 1/8 jig heads and trds. I have two spinning setups I can use for this setup.

Pfluger president combo with 30 sized reel rod is 6'6 light power, unknown action. 4-8lb line

BPS Carbon light medium power fast action 6'6 with same reel, also have a 35 series president around.

I'm leaning towards the light combo as I've caught a lot of fish with it but with moving baits like small cranks...keeps them buttoned well. Not sure how this rod would be detecting bites on slow or stationary baits.

I haven't fished the carbon light much as I bought right before I made the switch to casting gear. I've heard these rods are stiffer then the ratings displayed, wonder if it's too much for 6lb line and light hooks.

I'm also planning on spooling the setup with trilene XL 6lb as its just sitting around.

Thanks in advanced for your opinions!

[poisonokie]

I'd use the light if it has any backbone.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

One of the traits of the Ned Rig is the Do Nothing / Feel Nothing aspect. You'll know when you get bit and the small  light wire jig hooks don't require a fierce hook-set. As for landing fish, we land steelhead on light powered rods and no bass is any match for one of them. I'd for sure go with the light or ML rod that loads and casts well with the light weight. 

[MO_LMB]

I'll second what DVT says... Part of the effectiveness of the ned rig is a slack line no feel approach. With the Medium power or a higher modulus graphite rod, you might feel the bait too much and probably move the bait too much for ideal effectiveness. 

[Bluebasser86]

Something in between the two rods you have will be best. Of the two options you listed, I'd put light braid on the light action rod. 

[JETSWU87]

Thanks for the replies, I've rigged up the light action and kept the 10lb braid on it and tied on a leader.

I don't like fishing slow so I may leave everything else at home.

[Big Bait Fishing]

Thanks for the replies, I've rigged up the light action and kept the 10lb braid on it and tied on a leader.

I don't like fishing slow so I may leave everything else at home.

that's the best way to learn and focus on a certain bait . i do that once a month regardless to get in tune with a bait i'm not throwing much and i know it will produce .