CroakHunter Posted May 11, 2017 Posted May 11, 2017 Wanting a new rod to throw 1/2 ounce jigs and the occasional 3/4 ounce jig. Bought a 7'3 heavy and it feels like im fishing with a baseball bat so now it is my frog rod. The rods I have picked out are less than 200 dollars. Dobyns Fury 765 FLIP MH Duckett Micro Magic 7'6 MH IROD Genesis 7'6 MH Denali Kovert Lite 7'6 MH Denali Lithium 7'6 MH Shimano Zodias MH (not sure on what lengths are offered) Open to other suggestions as well. Thanks to all. Quote
Cgrinder Posted May 11, 2017 Posted May 11, 2017 Zodias 7'2 H for those jigs. Definitely not a baseball bat. Quote
Super User fishnkamp Posted May 11, 2017 Super User Posted May 11, 2017 While I believe many of your choices are nice rods let's talk about what you want to do. If you are fishing 1/4 3/8 and 3/4 jigs then I believe a 6'8 to 7'3 mh fast is what you are looking for. In some brands they will say heavy. My personal favorite combo to fish regular jigs and swimjigs ( not super big 3/4 to 1 1/2 football jigs on deep structure like 30 foot ledges) would be my Powell Max 683CEF. My suggestion is one of the newer version rods, a Powell Max 3D 683CEF. You could also add a Powell Max 3D 723CEF as a good choice. These are rated as medium heavy,1/4 to 3/4, but have very quick tip and lots of backbone. Go read the Tackletour review of these rods. They said my 683 handled baits very well all the way up to a 2 1/2 ounce swimbait during their tests. I prefer the shorter rod, it is fine when I am throwing on a big flat but also terrific when I am working close in structure like docks and rip rap. In addition to these rods, look at a Dobyns Fury, but instead of the 765 flip consider the 734C or 735C. I think these are better suited than the 765. I have a friend with a 765 flip and I am afraid you may feel like it is too much rod, just like you current one. The 765 flip will do the job well, but I think you would enjoy a 734C a lot. Gary himself has said the 734C is the most versatile rod ( in all of his series) that he sells. I own a Champion DC 705C and it is my frog rod ( keep in mind I can not fit a longer rod in my rod locker.) It has a great tip and tons of backbone for frogs. I forgot to add, in a Genesis II I would pick between a IRG704C, and the IRG744C. I fish several Irods as well and have been vry happy with their product as well. Quote
CTBassin860 Posted May 11, 2017 Posted May 11, 2017 Look at the St.Croix Mojo Bass line Also the Falcon Bucoo 1 Quote
CroakHunter Posted May 12, 2017 Author Posted May 12, 2017 31 minutes ago, MassBassin508 said: Look at the St.Croix Mojo Bass line Also the Falcon Bucoo Bucoos are pretty light right? And which series? Quote
CroakHunter Posted May 12, 2017 Author Posted May 12, 2017 4 hours ago, fishnkamp said: While I believe many of your choices are nice rods let's talk about what you want to do. If you are fishing 1/4 3/8 and 3/4 jigs then I believe a 6'8 to 7'3 mh fast is what you are looking for. In some brands they will say heavy. My personal favorite combo to fish regular jigs and swimjigs ( not super big 3/4 to 1 1/2 football jigs on deep structure like 30 foot ledges) would be my Powell Max 683CEF. My suggestion is one of the newer version rods, a Powell Max 3D 683CEF. You could also add a Powell Max 3D 723CEF as a good choice. These are rated as medium heavy,1/4 to 3/4, but have very quick tip and lots of backbone. Go read the Tackletour review of these rods. They said my 683 handled baits very well all the way up to a 2 1/2 ounce swimbait during their tests. I prefer the shorter rod, it is fine when I am throwing on a big flat but also terrific when I am working close in structure like docks and rip rap. In addition to these rods, look at a Dobyns Fury, but instead of the 765 flip consider the 734C or 735C. I think these are better suited than the 765. I have a friend with a 765 flip and I am afraid you may feel like it is too much rod, just like you current one. The 765 flip will do the job well, but I think you would enjoy a 734C a lot. Gary himself has said the 734C is the most versatile rod ( in all of his series) that he sells. I own a Champion DC 705C and it is my frog rod ( keep in mind I can not fit a longer rod in my rod locker.) It has a great tip and tons of backbone for frogs. I forgot to add, in a Genesis II I would pick between a IRG704C, and the IRG744C. I fish several Irods as well and have been vry happy with their product as well. Between the irod, powell and dobyns, which weighs the most? Quote
rangerjockey Posted May 12, 2017 Posted May 12, 2017 Personally I wouldn't fish a 3/4 oz jig on a MH. That's a heavy all day long for me. But many times I'm fishing them 40+ feet down. It may be a bit over 200 but the new *** black 7ft4 heavy is a great 1/2 -3/4 oz jig rod. If you absolutely want to stay with a MH the ARK Invoker in the mag medium heavy would work , and it's a great rod at $150. Quote
Super User fishnkamp Posted May 12, 2017 Super User Posted May 12, 2017 18 hours ago, CroakHunter said: Between the irod, powell and dobyns, which weighs the most? The weight difference is a wash. I own different models from all 3 and never think this is lighter or heavier. I chose each one because the rod was made very well, felt terrific in my hand and balanced well once I put a reel of my choosing on it. That is why I purchased that particular rod. I keep fishing with each rod, as opposed to selling it and replacing it with something else, simply because it fishes really well. I have used many different brands of rods and reels over 40+ years of fishing. I consider my rod arsenal to be the best I have ever had si if they are still in it I would go by all over again. When you get a chance fill in your profile. Many of us try to help you by using the info you have listed there. In this case I would have done some investigating tackle retailers near you that might carry some of these brands. That would allow you to put them in your hand and feel them. The best way to decide between rods would be to fish them. The next best is to put a reel on them and handle them in the store. Another member might live close enough to meet and let you cast a few rods. Good luck with your search. Let us know what you get and of course post some fish pictures, we love fish porn! LOL 1 Quote
CroakHunter Posted May 13, 2017 Author Posted May 13, 2017 Well after messing around with some of my gear, I've decided that it wasn't the rod that made me feel like I was fishing with a ball bat, it was the size/weight of the reel. Took off my cabelas prodigy and put on my tatula ct. And I love it. Can't believe I didn't try that before posting. So for now the search for a jig rod has been postponed. 7'3 lews tp1 speed stick Heavy/Fast with a tatula ct 8.1 and 50lb daiwa j-braid x4 Is the setup for me...for now. 1 Quote
david in va Posted May 14, 2017 Posted May 14, 2017 (edited) I have a Powell Inferno in medium, mod-fast and love it. 99 bucks and you get a free Diesel rod 1/4 to 3/4 lure weight But I am not took with their spinning rod, I had to modify mine They need some grip above the reel , no good place to hold the line Edited May 14, 2017 by david in va changed there to their Quote
sgibby88 Posted May 14, 2017 Posted May 14, 2017 I love my dobyns champ 735c. Granted I don't through 3/4 jigs it does great on the 1/2`s 1 Quote
CTBassin860 Posted May 15, 2017 Posted May 15, 2017 On 5/11/2017 at 8:09 PM, CroakHunter said: Bucoos are pretty light right? And which series? I think its the Bucoo SR now.Not sure what the weight is on the new one is.I Like a 7' MH personally. Quote
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