spinning equipment and lure selection

[Jigger28]

so i recently decided to get into spinning gear and got a Gloomis E6X 842S SJR and a Shimano Stratic Ci4 2500 wanted to start with something im comfortable fishing which is jigs would i be ok throwing 3/8 ounce finesse jigs with trailers on this rod and reel setup without messing up the rod this is the rods ratings 

E6X 842S SJR

7'0''

1/8-3/8 lure rating

6-12 lb line rating

Fast action

Medium power

 

also what would your line for braid to fluoro line sizes that would be best for this kind of application may also throw shakey heads on it so if thereis a line recommendation that could do both that would be awesome thanks!!!

[Finessegenics]

I haven't used that particular rod so I can't make a good judgment. To me it all depends what you mean by "finesse" jig. A lot of finesse jigs now have heavy gauge short shank flipping hooks, so I'd judge it based on the gauge of your hook. Which exact jigs will you be using? If they truly are finesse and have light wire hooks, then I wouldn't be worried at all. Of course, even if its a heavier hook you can get the job done though it's not ideal. The E6X 7' MH 843S SJR looks like it might be better for heavier jigs with heavier wire hooks. As for the line, 20-15lb braid to 10lb fluoro seems good. Here's a video from someone who knows a lot better than me. 

 

 

[garroyo130]

1 hour ago, Jigger28 said:

would i be ok throwing 3/8 ounce finesse jigs with trailers on this rod and reel setup without messing up the rod this is the rods ratings 

3/8 + trailer is a fairly heavy bait which i would personally rather throw on baitcasting gear 

 

but to answer your question it will work and will definitely not damage the rod

 

as far as line, on a 2500 spinning reel, 10lb fluoro would be my upper limit

[Jigger28]

On 3/9/2020 at 12:50 PM, Finessegenics said:

I haven't used that particular rod so I can't make a good judgment. To me it all depends what you mean by "finesse" jig. A lot of finesse jigs now have heavy gauge short shank flipping hooks, so I'd judge it based on the gauge of your hook. Which exact jigs will you be using? If they truly are finesse and have light wire hooks, then I wouldn't be worried at all. Of course, even if its a heavier hook you can get the job done though it's not ideal. The E6X 7' MH 843S SJR looks like it might be better for heavier jigs with heavier wire hooks. As for the line, 20-15lb braid to 10lb fluoro seems good. Here's a video from someone who knows a lot better than me. 

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this would be the finesse jigs  i am fishing with     https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Dirty_Jigs_Luke_Clausen_Finesse_Jig/descpage-DJLCFJ.html

 

[garroyo130]

Finesse is usually used to describe the profile of the jig not the hook and weedguard

 

that appears to be case with the jig you linked above as it looks like a standard jig hook to me 

[Finessegenics]

It’s a 4/0, and looks like it is quite beefy. Not ideal on the rod you have but it can still be done. Your rod would be perfect for small and light bottom contact baits like shaky heads, hula grubs, tubes, ned rigs and plain round head jigs with your favorite soft plastic rigged on. It looks like the rod can definitely also double as a dropshot rod. I wouldn’t be worried that you wasted your money, I saw your post saying you got it for 100$ (or close to there?) which is an absolute steal. My guess is you can throw these dirty jigs you linked above on your casting MH/F or M/F so there’s no worry.
 

So look into those baits or look for finesse jigs that actually have lighter wire hooks. Here’s some favorites that a lot of people would vouch for:

 

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Strike_King_Bitsy_Bug_Jig/descpage-SKBB.html

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Z-Man_Shroomz_Micro_Finesse_Jig_2pk/descpage-ZMSMJ.html

 

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/catpage-BALLHDPILLH.html?from=basres

 

 

 

Edit: I would still go with the 15lb braid to 10lb fluoro

 

[jimmyjoe]

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[new2BC4bass]

OP.  Personally I would have to use that rod with a 3/8 oz. jig plus trailer before I could recommend it.  Some rods can handle above (sometimes a fair amount above) their rating just fine.  Others may not fish the listed upper limit very well...much less over it.

 

However..............it is called a spin jig rod which to me means that it should handle a 3/8 oz. jig plus trailer.  Otherwise a 1/8-3/8 oz. (total) rod is a ML in my book.