Jordan Lee 7ft 2 swim jig/jig rod

[krisjack69]

Has anyone here have this rod? I used it first time today and it didn't cast that far with 15 lbs big game. I wonder if I got fluorocarbon in say 12 to 15 would it cast better on my Revo Premier gen 2 reel? Was casting an Arkie jig and Texas rig. I thought it would have casted further than that. 

[Lucky6]

2 hours ago, krisjack69 said:

Has anyone here have this rod? I used it first time today and it didn't cast that far with 15 lbs big game. I wonder if I got fluorocarbon in say 12 to 15 would it cast better on my Revo Premier gen 2 reel? Was casting an Arkie jig and Texas rig. I thought it would have casted further than that. 

Have not used that rod, but going to 12-14 lb test in a higher quality line such as tatsu flourocarbon should yield better casting and line management than the big game. Another option would be to run braid to a flouro leader which should work fine on this rods guide train with either an FG or Alberto knot.

 

The line will be a step up in price. Don't know what size jig you are throwing but if it is closer to the max 1 ounce rod rating then 14 lb flouro would be better. If you primarily throw lighter jigs without cover/snags, 12 will be fine.

 

My first choice would be braid/flouro leader- unless u fish in rocky/boulder terrain.

[krisjack69]

Ok, great thanks! 12 should be fine then. The pond I use has mainly grass and cattails.