Spinning rod for smaller jigs?

[TNcreekfishing]

One of my favorite YouTubers is ndyakangler and in some of his older videos I’ve seen him use a 5’10 m/xf st croix LTB rod for fishing bitsy bugs.  I know for bigger jigs that a mh-h casting rod is ideal but I’ve always liked using a spinning rod for bottom contact.  So I have a victory 6’8 m/xf and an avid 6’6 m/f and was wanting to use one for smaller finesse style jigs.  Which would you guys use and what is the max you would go on jig weight? 1/8, 3/16 or 1/4?  I definitely don’t want to overload the rod.  I was also wondering about jig styles and brands because I’m having a hard time finding ones with a light wire hook in lower weight.  I figure it would be smart to not have a thick wire, heavy duty hook using a medium rod.  Thanks guy! 🙏 

[softwateronly]

I've neglected my spinning rigs for a couple years, but I used the avid m/f and ml/f for just about everything back in the day, including chatterbaits.  There should be plenty of backbone there for you.  I'd easily go 3/8oz if the trailer isn't too bulky.

 

scott

[bulldog1935]

Another way to look at the top-weight rating is the butt power for turning and handling fish.  

I fish rods that will cast below 1/16 oz, yet are rated to 5/8 oz top end.  

Bass  

  Seabass

There have been dufus call-outs from a banned member "how is 20 g finesse"  

Here's how - while this rod will cast and fish a trout lure, a trout rod won't land this fish.  

[softwateronly]

@TNcreekfishing  This jig has treated me really well....

 

 

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

 

 

scott

[casts_by_fly]

Either would work but the M/XF would be a dandy for small jigs.  A bitsy flip is about the heaviest hook I'd plan to use but it will work with a little heavier wire, especially if you're fishing braid to leader. 

 

If you want an interesting one, check out sieberts lil' man jig.  I picked up a couple last year and they are great little jigs.  

[TNcreekfishing]

18 minutes ago, casts_by_fly said:

Either would work but the M/XF would be a dandy for small jigs.  A bitsy flip is about the heaviest hook I'd plan to use but it will work with a little heavier wire, especially if you're fishing braid to leader. 

 

If you want an interesting one, check out sieberts lil' man jig.  I picked up a couple last year and they are great little jigs.  

Thanks for the responses everyone. I’m a little slow to reply cause I’m at work but I appreciate the feedback.  What would you think for max weight?

[casts_by_fly]

6 hours ago, TNcreekfishing said:

Thanks for the responses everyone. I’m a little slow to reply cause I’m at work but I appreciate the feedback.  What would you think for max weight?

Probably 3/8 since above that most jigs will have a heavy hook. 

[TNcreekfishing]

46 minutes ago, casts_by_fly said:

Probably 3/8 since above that most jigs will have a heavy hook. 

I bought some santone finesse jigs from tackle warehouse earlier in 3/16oz. I figure with that and the trailer I’ll be at or a little over 1/4 and maybe I will hit that middle ground just right.

[Dye99]

https://www.fishusa.com/Keitech-Tungsten-Mono-Spin-Jig/?sku=211980&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpNuyBhCuARIsANJqL9PHQvJncPbZLolO6I77pn3_NCpGbZ37Nf_a23v8cOx5iK0hzAO100waAv1wEALw_wcB

 

 

My go to for my spinning rig when Im throwing jigs.

 

On the cheap I like the Dobyns 703.

But the best bottom contact spinning rod in my arsenal is the NRX+ 852 or a little bit heavier the 872