Texas rig/jig rod length

[johnsmith]

7'0 or 7'3?

[huZZah]

Mine is 7’. Even 6.6” on jigs but I fish from bank.  Some places my 6’ panfish rid is a hassle to cast. 

[Dens228]

Mine is 7'0 but I doubt you would notice a difference in the two lengths. 

 

[GaryH]

I use a 6’11” for TR and a 7’4” for jig

[Catt]

1 hour ago, johnsmith said:

7'0 or 7'3?

 

100% personal preference 

 

My is 6'10" to 7'1" ?

[Deephaven]

7'6" or 7'10" for T-rigs

7'2" or 7'10" for Jigs

Depends on the conditions of course.  The 7'2" shorty is for skipping.

[OkobojiEagle]

6 1/2' - 7'

 

I learned from walleye fishing years ago: I get better feedback from shorter rods and lighter line.  

 

I learned from bass fishing: I get less spooky fish from longer casts with longer rods.

[mrpao]

1 hour ago, OkobojiEagle said:

6 1/2' - 7'

 

I learned from walleye fishing years ago: I get better feedback from shorter rods and lighter line.  

 

I learned from bass fishing: I get less spooky fish from longer casts with longer rods.

Too me a shorter rod is more sensitive but a longer rod gives me better hook sets.

Got to pick and choose. There's no right answer.

[00bullitt]

I very much consider the rod my lever. The length should be conducive to the cover and depth you intend to fish and style of hook.

I typically say to use your height as the base and add 12-16" if fishing from a boat. You can go shorter and be fine fishing from the bank.

 

I like a 6'10" for lighter baits with lighter wire hooks and lighter line and a 7'2" for 1/2oz-3/4oz. with heavier hooks and line.

 

One thing worth noting is what often makes up the length between a 6'10" and 7'2". The net gain from the reel seat forward is usually minimal. Handle length may go from 14" to 16.5"  meaning your gain in reel seat to tip is only 1.5".

 

 

[Bankbeater]

All of my jig and t-rig rods are 6'6".  Easier to store and carry while fishing from the bank.

[KP Duty]

6-10 or 7' unless I'm fishing deeper water.  It is my opinion that shorter rods are more agile and allow you to shake, pop, swim or stroke your jig more effectively.    

[Choporoz]

7' to 7'6"

[TxRaider]

I use a 7’2 Expride for Texas rigs

If OrochiXX ever restock I am looking to get the pitch perfect for 3/8-1/2 jigs. That’s also a 7’2 rod

[BrianMDTX]

7' is my preference. 

[Skunkmaster-k]

7’

[Michigander]

I like 7'2" or 7'3" but it's totally personal preference for what is comfortable for you.

[crypt]

either one will work,whatever works for you is the one. all about feel.

[Deleted account]

7'

[FishTank]

All the above.  It just depends on the circumstances.  

[Bakablo1]

7'  is my go-to for t-rigs and Jigs.. Seems like a good compromise in accuracy and leverage on the fish 

[Way2slow]

Long rod, 7 -7.5 feet, but the length of the rod is not as critical as the action.  How much weight I'm slinging out there and how much feedback I want when retrieving it is what I'm more concerned with.  

[fishwizzard]

Whatever length the rod I want comes it.  If I had to pick I would go between 6'6" and 7', a compromise between leverage/handling and being able to take up slack quickly.  

[FryDog62]

7’ T-Rigs

7’2”, 7’3” Jig rods

7’4” Flippin

[Teal]

7 foot plus or.minus 6 inches

 It's all preference. 

[RDB]

Before this weekend, I thought my 7’4 flippin’ rod was perfect but Saturday a boat pulled in behind me and a guy picked up a rod that had to be over 10’ and started pulling bass out reed pockets I couldn’t touch.  Kind of looked like cane pole fishing.  I would have asked about it but I was too butt hurt that he was catching fish in my used water.  Now I’m in the market for a 11’6” NRX.