jignjake Posted December 17, 2015 Posted December 17, 2015 Looking to upgrade my jig rod and want sensitivity and durability for under $200. Mainly a short range flippin/pitchin rod that can last a long time and has great sensitivity for feelin a jig bite. Also reccomendations on action, length and taper is welcomed. Thanks guys Quote
Ozark_Basser Posted December 17, 2015 Posted December 17, 2015 For 210 you could get a KLX 7'3 H. That's the route I would go. Quote
catch anything Posted December 17, 2015 Posted December 17, 2015 A lot of times tackle warehouse will do everything 10 or 15% on their 25th day of Christmas special Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted December 17, 2015 Super User Posted December 17, 2015 From the pinned thread at the top of this section: http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/165790-the-best-rod-thread/#entry1881545 Quote
Super User Catt Posted December 17, 2015 Super User Posted December 17, 2015 iRod Genesis 2 IRG744C $149.99. 7' 4" Magnum Medium Heavy Fast! 1 Quote
bass raider Posted December 18, 2015 Posted December 18, 2015 6 hours ago, Catt said: iRod Genesis 2 IRG744C $149.99. 7' 4" Magnum Medium Heavy Fast! That or the 704 is what I would go with Quote
zdunham Posted December 18, 2015 Posted December 18, 2015 I would go with the new Kistler Magnesium 2 in 7'0" heavy mod-fast. $189.95 Normally I would fish a longer rod but since you are talking about short range accuracy, I'm more accurate with a 7 footer. Quote
Super User WRB Posted December 18, 2015 Super User Posted December 18, 2015 If you plan on flipping/pitching the longer 7'3" to 7'5" medium/ heavy or heavy fast action jig/worm rods rated for lures 1/4- 1 1/4 oz-line 15-25 lb work good. there are several light weight sensitive blanks available, durability depends more on how you treat you tackle. High sticking longer light weight rods isn't a good idea for example,they will break! the Irod is very good at $150 price point and Loomis E6X 7'5" Flip & Pitch 894 is a good rod @ $200 price point. Tom Quote
CarlF Posted December 18, 2015 Posted December 18, 2015 If you watch the boards, you can find a used Dobyns champions or St Croix Avid/LTB for under 200$. So many options at that price point, but I have had good luck buying used high end rods on this site and another. Quote
illinifan4152 Posted December 18, 2015 Posted December 18, 2015 7 minutes ago, Jon G said: I would get a 7' MH St. Croix Avid X2 this is the same rod I use. Love it, especially in close quarters. 1 Quote
Super User Fishes in trees Posted December 18, 2015 Super User Posted December 18, 2015 My current favorite is a 7'2" Fenwick AETOS MH with the extra fast tip. This is paired with a Chronarch 50 reel. Light and sensitive, and while it wasn't cheap, it didn't break the bank either. Quote
Super User Catt Posted December 18, 2015 Super User Posted December 18, 2015 From my personal experience with iRod's Genesis2 or Air series outperforms Loomis or St Croix! Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted December 18, 2015 Super User Posted December 18, 2015 If you go used you can get a better rod for about 60% of what it would cost new. $200 is a great budget either new or used. The Avid gets very high praises and I wouldn't be afraid to spend my money on one of them. Quote
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