Jig and occasional frog combo?

[kmcvey]

I am looking to set up a new combo to throw jigs on and want to base it around one of the new tatula reels in a 7 or 8 gear ratio. This rod will also need to throw a frog on very rare occasions as I rarely have the opportunity to do so in the mostly open water I fish. What rods would you guys recommend at the $100 price point? I dont really want to go over this as that will cut into the money I have to stock up on new jigs to use on the combo.

[Dens228]

I'd recommend the Abu Garcia Veritas in H/Fast.

[5by3]

Dobyns fury 735

[Big Swimbait]

iRod Genesis II Fred's Magic Stick, Spiralite Maverick 8'HF

[deadadrift89]

2018 Tatula full cork 7'1" H/fast is what I use for jigs/frogs/large texas rigs. Found mine for a little over $100

[kmcvey]

Thank you all for the great suggestions.

 

1 hour ago, 1201vilbig said:

iRod Genesis II Fred's Magic Stick, Spiralite Maverick 8'HF

I'm somewhat curious as to how these spiralite rods perform compared to traditional rods

[Big Swimbait]

13 hours ago, kmcvey said:

Thank you all for the great suggestions.

 

I'm somewhat curious as to how these spiralite rods perform compared to traditional rods

I'm sold. I probably get 10% or more casting distance. Plus you can really tell the difference when fighting a hard pulling fish with the torque reduction. I am about to sell a bunch of my rods and replace them with Spiralites.

 

[kmcvey]

9 hours ago, 1201vilbig said:

I'm sold. I probably get 10% or more casting distance. Plus you can really tell the difference when fighting a hard pulling fish with the torque reduction. I am about to sell a bunch of my rods and replace them with Spiralites.

 

I saw these rods on tw awhile back and thought maybe they were a gimmick but I'm glad to hear that they actually do perform. I wish I could go to a store and pick one up before buying but I have a feeling I'll be making my first online rod purchase.

[BassKicker42]

On 5/26/2019 at 9:47 AM, stratoliner92 said:

2018 Tatula full cork 7'1" H/fast is what I use for jigs/frogs/large texas rigs. Found mine for a little over $100

Was thinking of picking this up as a jig rod, but I found this same rod in the elite line used for $125. Wondering if I should spend the extra money.

[Big Swimbait]

6 hours ago, kmcvey said:

I saw these rods on tw awhile back and thought maybe they were a gimmick but I'm glad to hear that they actually do perform. I wish I could go to a store and pick one up before buying but I have a feeling I'll be making my first online rod purchase.

A little info...

 

 

[flyfisher]

I just picked up a Dobyns Fury 703C for use as a jog rod and it has done beautifully so far.  I also picked up the rode mentioned above, 735 for frogs and it works great for that but i didn't like it for jigs.  

703C would fit the bill for your use, especially if you are throwing a frog in sparse cover situations.

[GeekOutdoors]

I frog with a Shimano SLX 7'2" H/F that was probably meant for jigs as they also have a 7'5" H/F in the SLX line-up. I now jig with the former frog rod, a Quantum Team KVD 6'10" H/F.

[Stephen B]

12 hours ago, GeekFisher said:

I frog with a Shimano SLX 7'2" H/F that was probably meant for jigs as they also have a 7'5" H/F in the SLX line-up. I now jig with the former frog rod, a Quantum Team KVD 6'10" H/F.

Great rod as well that should be considered.

[Bassin_Harrison]

Another rod to look at would be the Okuma Scott Martin TCS 7'3" H/F... I got it as a frog rod and i have used it for jigs and swim jigs, light flipping, and small-medium sized swimbaits. I absolutely love that rod, I don't think they get enough attention. It can be found on Amazon for about $100-$110, that's a steal imo. 

[GrumpyOlPhartte]

What @BigBass'n_Harrison Said.  I purchased the same Okuma Scott Martin TCS rod (mine says “Frog/Swimbait” on the ferrule).  It’s been used for S-Waver 168s and other smaller swimbaits, a variety of frogs, jigs, and large T-rigged worms.  For me it just works.

[RyneB]

ALX Toadface is a solid frog and jig rod. I actually bought a 2nd one because I loved it for throwing whopper ploppers.

[the reel ess]

I have the Cabela's ZX 7'3" Frog model that was exactly $100. But I use a different rod for jigs. I could use the frog rod for jigs, but it's stiff as a pool cue, which you kinda need in lilies and slop. So I'd recommend a Hvy-F jig rod if it will do double duty.

[bunz559]

At the $100 price point, I'd recommend the Dobyn's Fury 735. I have dedicated jig rods, but the 735 will definitely do well dragging and hopping jigs. I use my 735 for frogs and Whopper Ploppers along with 65lb Power Pro braid. 

[Bassin_Harrison]

21 hours ago, GrumpyOlPhartte said:

What @BigBass'n_Harrison Said.  I purchased the same Okuma Scott Martin TCS rod (mine says “Frog/Swimbait” on the ferrule).  It’s been used for S-Waver 168s and other smaller swimbaits, a variety of frogs, jigs, and large T-rigged worms.  For me it just works.

yep its a jack of all trade rods, I absolutely love it. I've even used it in saltwater a couple times and it's held up well... to the water at least, yet to catch a striper on on it. 

[Shimano_1]

I'll add another vote for the slx rod and the dobyns fury. Of the 2 I'd take the slx tho. Very lightweight and well made sticks. Could easily be a 150 to 200 rod. The spiral wrapped rods just dont do much for me. I get the concept as I used to build rods but honestly they're just too goofy looking for me. Glad guys are liking them tho and maybe I'm being too vain but that's why theres so many choices out there. Lots of good suggestions here

[kmcvey]

Thanks again for all of the helpful comments.

 

I just saw that the BPS carbonlite 2.0 rods have gone on sale for $99. Does anyone have any experience with using this rod for this purpose or any thoughts on how it would pair with the new tatula 100?

[LonnieP]

7 hours ago, kmcvey said:

Thanks again for all of the helpful comments.

 

I just saw that the BPS carbonlite 2.0 rods have gone on sale for $99. Does anyone have any experience with using this rod for this purpose or any thoughts on how it would pair with the new tatula 100?

For the same price you can get a Daiwa Tatula rod from Sportsman’s Outfitters and get a lot better rod.

[Bassin_Harrison]

7 minutes ago, LonnieP said:

For the same price you can get a Daiwa Tatula rod from Sportsman’s Outfitters and get a lot better rod.

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[Trappernewt]

X3

[kmcvey]

Thanks for the info on sportsman's outfitters as I have never heard of them. They also seem to have the tatula 100 and 200 reels on sale for $109. Does sportsman's outfitters typically run a lot of sales or is there a special sale going on? Also what would be everyone's preference of a gear ratio for this combo?