ML light jig recommendation

[RyanDR]

Ive been looking all around for a ML spinning rod to throw my hair jigs. Mainly 1/8oz jigs but they range from 1/32-1/4. I don't expect the 1/32 to cast far just be able to handle it somewhat on at least a float and fly. I've got my eye on the Fenwick ML HMG as I have had good experiences with fenwick. I'll be fishing for bass but also panfish or whatever bites my small jigs. I want to keep it around 100-150 but will push it to $200 if need be. 

 

Thanks,

Ryan

[The Bassman]

Cabela's has their arachnid spinning rods at 130.00 now All that's left is exactly what you're looking for.  They actually represent a much more expensive tier of tackle.

[OkobojiEagle]

Here you go... this guy has got a pretty nice rod for what you're fishing.

 

 

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[fishnkamp]

I would suggest a couple of rods. First look at a Dobyns Sierra SA 700SF or SA 692 sf, Dobyns runs a bit lighter than one might think so either one would be nice.

Next look at a Powell Max 3D 711LEF or even an Inferno 6101LEF. All of these rods cost between $100 and $170, they are well made with good components.

[RyanDR]

24 minutes ago, fishnkamp said:

I would suggest a couple of rods. First look at a Dobyns Sierra SA 700SF or SA 692 sf, Dobyns runs a bit lighter than one might think so either one would be nice.

Next look at a Powell Max 3D 711LEF or even an Inferno 6101LEF. All of these rods cost between $100 and $170, they are well made with good components.

The Dobyns Sierra SA 700SF looks pretty sweet. That is definitely on my list now. I should have been more specific. I was mainly looking for a travel 2 piece rod I can put in my car.  But I think I may save up for two now ?, that Dobyns would look real good in my rod locker on my boat. 

Thanks for the reply btw

[fishnkamp]

Two pieces makes it much different. I know this suggestion is much higher in price but I am going to offer it as a terrific option.  Take a look at G Loomis SR 842-2 GL3 This is a 7 foot 2 piece amazing piece of graphite. It is in their 'trout and panfish" series which they say also works great for bass, salmon trout etc. I own the 843 next heavier version of that rod in IMX, but an GL# version would work well for you. They retail for around $275 but can sometimes be found for less on the internet. It handles 1/16-5/16 lures. My wife owns that rod in 98% graphite and I own the 843 in IMX. Both throw 1/8 ounce leadhead jigs with beetle spin type grub bodies a country mile and you can easily feel a fish fart near your lure.  

[smalljaw67]

St. Croix Avid X 7'ML-F, I fish my micro jigs and small hair jigs with it and the action is perfect for what you want to do.

[NHBull]

Loomis E6X!

[TxBuddha]

On 12/26/2016 at 8:40 AM, smalljaw67 said:

St. Croix Avid X 7'ML-F, I fish my micro jigs and small hair jigs with it and the action is perfect for what you want to do.

+1 on this. I fish the Avid 7' MLF and an Avid Inshore 7'6" MLXF and they're spot on for this type of application.