Frog & jig rod...

[sal669]

Hi guys,

I did some "frogging" last year using a 6-6 MH/fast rod (horny toad & spro jr). I also have a 7-6H flipping stick, but I noticed that I mostly "pitch"( clear water, vegetation is not matted, mostly hidrila type; no lily pads), so I started pitching with the same 6-6MH rod.

I think I would do better using a 7-0 H or MH with a slower tip ( my jigs weight between 1/4-1/2 oz).

So I went on the CABELAS site and looked around and I can't make up my mind between:

>Fenwick HMXT70 MH, rated for 1/4-1 1/4 oz lure ($89.95) and

>Team Daiwa Light & tough TL-701-RB, ( heavy) rated 1/4-1 1/2 oz ( on sale for $99.88)

It will be teamed up with a TD-S reel.

I am most concerned about these rods handleing/ pitching of 1/4 oz jigs.

Any input/info will be apreciated.

Thax, Alex

[.ghoti.]

I have two Light & Tough rods, and love them both. But, I don't have that particular one. L&T rods are IM6 graphite, so they have a bit wider range of lure weights than higher modulus rods normally have. If you can get one for 100 bucks, go for it. I believe these rods are the best bang for the buck out there. On sale makes them that much better a value.

Cheers,

GK

[Shakes]

I know Dean Rojas uses a 7H w/ 75lb. braided line on his Spro. I've always used a 6'6" MH w/ 50lb. braid. Works great for me. I think the line is more important then the rod in a frog situation.

[sal669]

OOOOPPPPss, :-?

I posted in the wrong "section" !

Would a moderator ,please ,move the post where it belongs ??

[blade]

Kistler makes a rod in their magnesium ts series called a "Jig n Toad" rod it is 7 foot heavy action rod that weighs just under 4 ounces and I own 2 of them and they are perfect for jigs and frogs.  Cabelas sells them for $179.