Rod power for T-Rig and small jigs

[MN Fisher]

Just now, NavyToad said:

ALF gives a one time good deal of an extra 10% off if you sign up for their e-mail. You might want to check it out.

Forgot about that - I used mine up 2 years ago...

[Eric 26]

I’m using a 6’-10” med power for 1/4 oz strike king finesse jigs with a trailer. I’m using 10 lb suffix advance monofilament and although I’m not hooking giants by any means I don’t feel it’s underpowered at all.

[Mastercaster]

My T-rig fishing is done with a Avidx 7' MF baitcast rod with 12lb Invisx and I am throwing a brushhog or lizard on 3/16-3/8 bullet weight and usually fishing weed edges and feel this is plenty of power, although I know St Croix ratings seem 1/2 power more then most. Biggest bass has been a 4.6 and was no problem and the Maryland waters I fish not likely to run into much over 6. I do plan to get a MH for fishing more in the weeds/pads.

 

[Skunkmaster-k]

14 hours ago, Eric 26 said:

I’m using a 6’-10” med power for 1/4 oz strike king finesse jigs with a trailer. I’m using 10 lb suffix advance monofilament and although I’m not hooking giants by any means I don’t feel it’s underpowered at all.

I love Hank Parker rods. Best bang for the buck IMO 

[Bankc]

 I like a MH for anything down to 1/4 oz.  I like the extra hook setting power for those bigger hooks.  Though, once you get into really light t-rigs and weightless presentations, casting becomes more difficult, so I'll drop down to a medium.  

 

I'll also upsize to a Heavy pretty quickly for the same reasons.  I like to use the stoutest rod I can cast with.  I also like braid, sometimes with a leader, to help with setting those hooks.  

[T-Billy]

If 7' will work for ya, here's my suggestion. It's XF but it has a nice soft tip, and will fish the weights you mentioned very well while still having plenty of backbone. That soft XF tip works great for skipping too.

 

[ajschn06]

16 hours ago, T-Billy said:

If 7' will work for ya, here's my suggestion. It's XF but it has a nice soft tip, and will fish the weights you mentioned very well while still having plenty of backbone. That soft XF tip works great for skipping too.

 

It won’t- my boat has a small rod locker and it won’t fit a rod that long.  The ability to buy a rod 7’ or longer would make my buying experiences much easier!!

[Matt Hoo]

For lightweight t-rigs I like the Dobyns fury 703. My last catch on it is attached. This was with a 3/16 weight and VMC heavy duty EWG 4-O. I had to pull it through a bunch of water willow to land him. I have also caught a 17lb 36” blue cat with the same rod and landed it. It did take about 5 minutes to do it though. 

[waymont]

Get which ever Loomis 3 power MBR or JWR series rod you can afford. They will be perfect for what you want.

I prefer 843 which is the 7’ MBR, or the 853 which is the 7’1” JWR.

[Bankbeater]

I fish jigs on a mh/f rod.  Everything from 1/8 to 1/2 ounce.  I fish t-rigs on a mh/f rod also.  Sometimes I need that extra muscle to drive the hook home when the line is going behind, or around, a piece of cover.  Unless I'm punching I have 15# Big Game spooled on the reel.

[Columbia Craw]

On 12/22/2021 at 11:48 AM, lunkerboss923 said:

The 743c Kaden would be a great option for small finesse jigs and small weighted Texas Rigs. 

Took the words right out of my mouth.