CrustyMono Posted October 31, 2016 Posted October 31, 2016 looking for a jig rod near 100$ also what pound test flourocarbon? Quote
CrustyMono Posted October 31, 2016 Author Posted October 31, 2016 9 minutes ago, sgibby88 said: ag veritas 2.0 sounds good what model? Quote
Mr Swim Jig Posted October 31, 2016 Posted October 31, 2016 Daiwa Tatula rods or Daiwa Tatula XT casting rods. For fluorocarbon I would go with either 12 or 15lbs test depending on the cover you are fishing. 2 Quote
sgibby88 Posted October 31, 2016 Posted October 31, 2016 depends on the length you wanna use . My 7`3 is a med heavy and my 7`5 is a heavy. 1 Quote
shawnmc Posted October 31, 2016 Posted October 31, 2016 I second the Tatula, either 7'1mh or 7'2h. 15 or 17lb flouro. 1 Quote
Super User fishnkamp Posted October 31, 2016 Super User Posted October 31, 2016 Take a good look at a Dobyns Fury FR703C which is a great rod. Its a 7 foot mh 1/4 to 3/4 or a FR733C which is a 7'3" MH 1/4 to 3/4 version. 1 Quote
Craiger12 Posted October 31, 2016 Posted October 31, 2016 5 minutes ago, fishnkamp said: Take a good look at a Dobyns Fury FR703C which is a great rod. Its a 7 foot mh 1/4 to 3/4 or a FR733C which is a 7'3" MH 1/4 to 3/4 version. If going with the Dobyns I suggest looking at the 4 power rods. A 734 would make a nice jig rod. Quote
Super User MassYak85 Posted October 31, 2016 Super User Posted October 31, 2016 Another vote for the tatula (I like the 7' 2" HF for jigs). They can be had on sale for around 100. I'd say 12-20lb fluoro depending how heavy the cover is you are fishing. If you do go with 17 or 20lb make sure to get a quality fluoro that has decent line manageability so you aren't fishing with a slinky. Quote
Super User Columbia Craw Posted October 31, 2016 Super User Posted October 31, 2016 20 minutes ago, Craiger12 said: If going with the Dobyns I suggest looking at the 4 power rods. A 734 would make a nice jig rod. FR734C with 15 LB. Extremely versatile rod. 1 Quote
Super User fishnkamp Posted October 31, 2016 Super User Posted October 31, 2016 Definitely the 734 if you are throwing bigger jigs on deep ledges type stuff. The 733 is the typical mh 1/4 to 3/4. Definitely my preference for lighter jigs and plastics. Either way if you want to put one in your hand, we have a dealer that stocks them here in Hunt Valley MD. They are located off I 83 about 30 minutes below Route 30 (at York PA). Anglers Express carries Dobyns, Powell, Cashion, Shimano, Duckett ,Irod and some others I forgot. If you choose to walk in there, I doubt you can walk out without finding something that will work for you. Also the Dobyns Fury series runs $110. So it is in your price range.The Irod Genesis II rods are really nice too, but they run a little more at $149. I would consider a IRG 704C or the IRG744C. Quote
Super User Bankbeater Posted October 31, 2016 Super User Posted October 31, 2016 For open water I would use a MHF or MHXF. For punching I would use a HXF. Quote
CrustyMono Posted October 31, 2016 Author Posted October 31, 2016 I currently have a 7'3" Mh (6+7) O M N Black. It seems to not have a soft enough tip Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted October 31, 2016 Super User Posted October 31, 2016 Of the rods mentioned, I have only used the original Tatula. Very nice rods for the money. On sale for $110 at Sportsman's Outfitters. Quote
Super User Catt Posted October 31, 2016 Super User Posted October 31, 2016 Academy H2O Express! Quote
SenkoGuru Posted November 1, 2016 Posted November 1, 2016 As others have said the Daiwa Tatula line is great and can be bought for $100. The Powell Inferno line is also a good rod line after they changed the line guides they are pretty great. Good luck. Quote
Super User WIGuide Posted November 1, 2016 Super User Posted November 1, 2016 Take a look at the St. Croix Mojo Bass worm-n-jig rod. It's only slightly over your $100 mark, but worth a look. I have experience with the 6'8" MH/F version and I use 12 lb fluoro. It's a nice well balanced rod with plenty of sensitivity. It's got a nice soft tip too which really helps with casting, as well as feeling out those light biters. Quote
Super User fishnkamp Posted November 1, 2016 Super User Posted November 1, 2016 How far are you from Reading PA? It looks like about 1 1.2 to 2 hours? Is that to far away to meet up and cast a few rods and reels? 1 Quote
CrustyMono Posted November 1, 2016 Author Posted November 1, 2016 3 minutes ago, fishnkamp said: How far are you from Reading PA? It looks like about 1 1.2 to 2 hours? Is that to far away to meet up and cast a few rods and reels? Thanks for the offer to meet with me. Unfortunately i am not yet 16, so I don't have a license. My parents would need to drive me. Right now I do not have the time. Thanks for the offer, maybe next spring I will be able. Quote
Super User fishnkamp Posted November 1, 2016 Super User Posted November 1, 2016 Cool. What is yopur opinion on the Cabelas Arachnid reel you have Quote
CrustyMono Posted November 1, 2016 Author Posted November 1, 2016 3 minutes ago, fishnkamp said: Cool. What is yopur opinion on the Cabelas Arachnid reel you have I like it very much, if I could find a lefty model I would buy another Quote
Super User fishnkamp Posted November 1, 2016 Super User Posted November 1, 2016 The Tatula CT has a few less bearing ( four bushings instead of bearings in the reel handle knobs.) which amounts to nothing. The CT is available in a left handed 6.3 and 7.3 to 1 for $129 retail. I know of only one place offering them for $100 shipped to your door. My 2nd CT arrived yesterday, it is a 6.3-1 lefty. That makes 7 Daiwas in the arsenal. Quote
DesertBass Posted November 1, 2016 Posted November 1, 2016 On 10/31/2016 at 4:53 AM, CrustyMono said: I currently have a 7'3" Mh (6+7) O M N Black. It seems to not have a soft enough tip Why would you need a soft tip for jigs?In most cases you want the opposite. I have the same rod and it's easily one of the best in the price range. Quote
CrustyMono Posted November 1, 2016 Author Posted November 1, 2016 23 minutes ago, DesertBass said: Why would you need a soft tip for jigs?In most cases you want the opposite. I have the same rod and it's easily one of the best in the price range. really? i see jon b fish jigs with a soft tip Quote
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