Fishohio Posted January 26, 2018 Posted January 26, 2018 Hey guys, so I'm going to get a Jig/Trig rod for 1/4 - 1/2 oz bottom lures. Be doing pitching and casting with it. I like to dredge the bottom with swinging jig head also. What length power and taper do you guys prefer. Only occasionally do I get into the thick salad, so do you think I need a Heavy or maybe a Mag MH? Thx for any advise Rick. Quote
npl_texas Posted January 26, 2018 Posted January 26, 2018 Should be fine with any MH/F or MH/XF rod. 1 Quote
Dtrombly Posted January 26, 2018 Posted January 26, 2018 7'3" MH/F is my favorite jig length/power/taper for doing exactly what you plan on doing with yours. 1 Quote
Super User WRB Posted January 26, 2018 Super User Posted January 26, 2018 Since there isn't a standard to judge one rod maker from another is pure favoritism or subjective guess work to suggest a specific rod for someone. Jigs and worms about the same overall weight and line strength can be fish with the same rod very effectively. Your basic 4 power /MH fast action bass rod between 6'6" to 7' 4" will work. What is your budget, type of reel and rod mfr's do you prefer? Tom Quote
Fishohio Posted January 26, 2018 Author Posted January 26, 2018 I 've got a Daiwa CT 8:1:1 going on this rod. I'm not brand loyal and like to try different rods I have kistler , Dobyns , No. 8 and a MHX custom in the boat. I would go up to 150$ for this rod. Quote
CroakHunter Posted January 26, 2018 Posted January 26, 2018 Here are the rods in my arsenal under $150 that I really think are a good buy. Lews tp1 speed sticks Falcon Bucoo sr Daiwa Fuego Cabelas tournament zx 1 Quote
LCG Posted January 26, 2018 Posted January 26, 2018 Are you fishing from the bank or a boat? Shorter rod for bank longer for boat. When looking at the weight rating of the rods be sure to add the weight of the trailer too. 1/2 oz jig plus a creature bait of 3/8 oz is pushing 1 oz. I bank fish so my jig rod is a 6'6" mh-f rated for 3/8 - 1oz. Reel is a 7.3:1. 1 Quote
Super User WRB Posted January 26, 2018 Super User Posted January 26, 2018 3 hours ago, Fishohio said: I 've got a Daiwa CT 8:1:1 going on this rod. I'm not brand loyal and like to try different rods I have kistler , Dobyns , No. 8 and a MHX custom in the boat. I would go up to 150$ for this rod. What are the short falls with the rods you currently have? Tom Quote
Fishohio Posted January 26, 2018 Author Posted January 26, 2018 No short falls. The Dobyns is a 702 Sierra Spin Shaky head rod,6'9 m mf Kistler Argon Crank bait rod, 6'9 Kistler Helium MH F Finesse Special Senko Rod, No 8 6'6 M F spin small Trig.6'11 H MF Big Cranks and spinner baits/Swim baits Replacing MHX Jig rod (giving to son). Like to get opinions before go look at stores if not I'd be in there all day lookin at everything! 52 minutes ago, Luke G. said: Are you fishing from the bank or a boat? Shorter rod for bank longer for boat. When looking at the weight rating of the rods be sure to add the weight of the trailer too. 1/2 oz jig plus a creature bait of 3/8 oz is pushing 1 oz. I bank fish so my jig rod is a 6'6" mh-f rated for 3/8 - 1oz. Reel is a 7.3:1. I'm in a small aluminum boat. My last rod was MHX 7'3 MH F 3/16-3/4oz and seemed to be a little lacking sometimes. Definitely be rated to at least 1oz. Quote
Fishinthefish Posted January 27, 2018 Posted January 27, 2018 7'3" xfast medium heavy or heavy depending on the rating manufacturer 1 Quote
LCG Posted January 27, 2018 Posted January 27, 2018 I am really liking what st Croix offers. I also like the fenwick hmg series Quote
Super User WRB Posted January 27, 2018 Super User Posted January 27, 2018 I don't own any jig rods under $200 so can't recommend a rod in your price range based personal use. Catt was testing Irod IRG 744C and gave it good marks and now is testing a Falcon rod, don't recall the model number. I do own a few Gen 2 Irods ( frog & swimbait) in your $150 price range and they are well made. Tom 1 1 Quote
Super User Catt Posted January 27, 2018 Super User Posted January 27, 2018 9 hours ago, WRB said: Catt was testing Irod IRG 744C and gave it good marks Powell Inferno Medium Heavy Extra Fast! ? 1 Quote
shawnmc Posted January 28, 2018 Posted January 28, 2018 Irod Genesis II. The 704 is a very versatile rod that can handle what you are looking for. 1 1 Quote
Super User Catt Posted January 28, 2018 Super User Posted January 28, 2018 9 minutes ago, shawnmc said: Irod Genesis II. The 704 is a very versatile rod that can handle what you are looking for. The only thing I didn't like about Irod is the EVA grips, your hands stay wet. Quote
Fishohio Posted January 28, 2018 Author Posted January 28, 2018 2 hours ago, Catt said: The only thing I didn't like about Irod is the EVA grips, your hands stay wet. I don't have a rod with EVA handles either. Kind of old school myself. 1 Quote
Fishohio Posted January 28, 2018 Author Posted January 28, 2018 Any one get there hands on the New Powell Endurance rods?? They look nice. Don't have a shop anywhere near me that carries them. Quote
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