Jig rod?

[Ian Parish]

I’ve tried many jig rods but haven’t sound the one. Anyone have any recommendations I want to keep it below 175. I really want to try the quantum G force rods or the quantum smoke s3 anyone tried those? Also if anyone has used the quantum rods which would be better for jigs about 3/8 to 1/2 the 7’4 heavy or the 7’2 medium heavy? If anyone has experience with these quantum rods or a good jig rod please let me know.

[fishnkamp]

I would suggest you check out the Irods Genesis II rods. Back in the day, a friend of mine ran another fishing website. He became friends with the owner of Irod rods. A lot of guys liked two of those rods for jigs and big worms. One was the IRG744C and the other was the IRG754 Fred's Magic stick. I personally fish two different models of their rods and love them. They were light, sensitive and cost $150. Check out their website. You can order them from Tackle warehouse or any of their other dealers.

[NathanDLTH]

Umm dobyns, they seem to be super sensitive. I have a few daiwas and love them. 

[Catt]

Powell Inferno ?

 

While Irod is very sensitive I hate EVA grips, they get wet the stay wet & so does your hands.

[new2BC4bass]

Never used either Quantum rod, but got to tell ya at that price I'd much rather have the Tatula 6'10" MHF from Jet for $93.28 with free shipping.  Matter of fact I did.    Not used it yet, but I have used a couple other Tatula casting rods so I know I am going to like this one as well.  AFAIC they are easily worth the $149.99 MSRP.

 

Now if you want to spend $175 then maybe a Dobyns Sierra might be a better choice.  Maybe.  I've never handled a Sierra so I couldn't say.  Beside the Inferno or iRod, possibly a Fury or new model Mojo.

 

I have to wonder what jig rods you have tried if you haven't found one you like yet, but are asking about rods costing $100 and $150.  If the other rods were in this price range, then maybe you should stretch your budget to try something like an ALX or higher end Dobyns/GLoomis/St. Croix, etc.  My guess is you haven't found "the one" because none have had the sensitivity you want.

[junyer357]

I would keep an eye out for an used st croid avid or dobyns champion. I know dobyns has refurb champs for 180ish on their website. 

[Catt]

I wouldn't suggest "stretching" your budget or buying used rod!

 

Powell Inferno, Dobyns Fury, Duckett Ghost, Abu Garcia Veritas, Daiwa Tatula, & Academy H2O are excellent rod within your price range.

[Sbaird091]

Where do you plan on fishing these jigs? Type of cover.

if you are just looking for an all round jig rod take a look at the Shimano exage or for a little above your price range the Shimano Zodias both 7’2” medium heavy.  

[fluna]

I fish from a kayak and only use 6-6'6" rods. Will these work for jig fishing? Have not tried jig fishing yet. Was looking at Fenwick Bass Elite Tech MH 6'9" if need a longer rod.

[Looking for the big one]

My brother and I both got Curado rods recently and I love mine. I have the 7’2” MH while he’s got the 6’10” also a MH. Nice rods, right around your price range.