Comparing Some Jig Rods

[rtwvumtneer6]

1 hour ago, GReb said:

They have them at Academy. A little heavier overall than the Fury but has a much lighter tip

I think I'm too far north for academy. I did see the Christie model at Walmart for $70 but I wasn't impressed.

 

I've seen the fury and thought they were on the lighter side.  

 

What model Bucoo would you suggest for throwing 3/8-1/2oz jigs and trigs, chatterbaits, lipless cranks... A kind of "do everything" stick?  I'm looking 7'2"-7'4". 

 

Thanks! 

 

[GReb]

58 minutes ago, rtwvumtneer6 said:

I think I'm too far north for academy. I did see the Christie model at Walmart for $70 but I wasn't impressed.

 

I've seen the fury and thought they were on the lighter side.  

 

What model Bucoo would you suggest for throwing 3/8-1/2oz jigs and trigs, chatterbaits, lipless cranks... A kind of "do everything" stick?  I'm looking 7'2"-7'4". 

 

Thanks! 

 

Falcons H is really a MH. I’d say it’s comparable to Dobyns 4 power 

[CroakHunter]

2 hours ago, rtwvumtneer6 said:

I think I'm too far north for academy. I did see the Christie model at Walmart for $70 but I wasn't impressed.

 

I've seen the fury and thought they were on the lighter side.  

 

What model Bucoo would you suggest for throwing 3/8-1/2oz jigs and trigs, chatterbaits, lipless cranks... A kind of "do everything" stick?  I'm looking 7'2"-7'4". 

 

Thanks! 

 

7'4 heavy. I've thrown everything from senkos, traps, spinnerbaits, jigs, carolina rigs, and buzzbait on mine

[rtwvumtneer6]

51 minutes ago, GReb said:

Falcons H is really a MH. I’d say it’s comparable to Dobyns 4 power 

That's for the info.  "Heavy" always worries me that it will end up being a pool cue that won't load up.  Sounds like the flacons all have a softer tip?

[CroakHunter]

17 minutes ago, rtwvumtneer6 said:

That's for the info.  "Heavy" always worries me that it will end up being a pool cue that won't load up.  Sounds like the flacons all have a softer tip?

Very much so. super soft tip them you hit back bone about 75% up the rod. 

[KP Duty]

I'd get a Phoenix feather.  I dont own one, but the reviews are great, they are sharp looking, crazy light, and Phoenix makes great rods.  

 

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Phenix_Feather_Casting_Rods/descpage-PFBC.html

[LionHeart]

I own 2 original Tatula rods, a 7'2" MH  'Regular'and the Heavy Fast version.  Great rods.  I find the MH to be more sensitive, and use it for mostly Texas Rigs 3/8 ounce to 3/16 ounce weights but it works great with 1/2 ounce jig plus trailer although I personally wouldn't go heavier than than by much.  To me it is a perfect medium heavy with a responsive tip.  Not sure why Diawa Doesn't just call it fast action.  Some people have said that means it is somewhat of a moderate tip, but I'm here to tell you it ain't.  It is excellent for single hook baits.  Perfect amount of flex and backbone.

 

The Heavy version is a bit more stout of course and the tip is quite fast.  I'd like to see it with a smidge more give but it throws 3/8 ounce baits well and 1/2 ounce baits great.  It is a fairly sensitive rod but not as much so as the Med/Heavy.  Love it for pitching jigs.

 

If I had to nit pick these rods, it would be that I'd like a slightly longer handle.  The tip of the trigger to the handle is 10", but that's just a preference thing.  I also wouldn't mind the handle being slightly larger in diameter.  To my surprise, I kinda like the foam grips, they feel solid and high quality, while being quite comfortable to hold.  Absolutely love the guides on those rods.  Hope that helps.

[Nunz]

I'm narrowing my decisions down...I just started working at dicks and have 25% off lodge items. Correct me if im wrong, but that means items online as well too, right? If so, I'm now deciding between 

 

-A kistler KLX

-Hammer rods, too many people swear by the sensitivity and feel for the price

-St Croix Legend Tournament or Avid X, which i can get a 25% employee discount on hopefully 

 

 

If anyone has used both and can compare, it would help a lot. 

[DaveT63]

I'm a huge St Croix fan, and it's hard to go wrong with a Legend Tournament rod.  And I like the idea of the 25% discount at Dick's.  But there are places online, as well as the flea market here, where if you are a little patient and look on a regular basis, you can find lightly used G Loomis GLX rods for well under your $250 budget.  I've picked some up for under $200 myself.  PM me for info if you want to consider that option.