Best rod for finesse jigs - around 200

[Brycecover]

I’m looking for a new rod for finesse jigs and lighter Texas rigs, which I’m thinking I would want a medium fast. If you recommend any other power let me know. I’m also looking for the specific model you would pick for around 200. If it’s more expensive that’s fine if it’s worth it. I had a falcon expert that I lost at a lake which was my favorite rod, and I’ve looked at the cara too. Let me know of any deals or anything on rods 

thanks in advance 

[rangerjockey]

If your talking about fishing a 5/16 ball head I think it's pretty tough to beat the Cara finesse jig in that price range.

[Brycecover]

3 minutes ago, rangerjockey said:

If your talking about fishing a 5/16 ball head I think it's pretty tough to beat the Cara finesse jig in that price range.

Yeah I was looking at the Cara 

 

[rangerjockey]

13 minutes ago, Brycecover said:

Yeah I was looking at the Cara 

 

I've been using the Steeze universal light and man, its a dandy for those little jewel pee wee jigs .

But of course it's double the price.

[Bankbeater]

I use a St. Croix Premier mh/f for all sizes of jigs.  I don't like a medium because even though a jig might weighs less, I'm still going to pitch it into the same type of cover, and brush.

[Brycecover]

2 hours ago, Bankbeater said:

I use a St. Croix Premier mh/f for all sizes of jigs.  I don't like a medium because even though a jig might weighs less, I'm still going to pitch it into the same type of cover, and brush.

Yea I have been throwing them on a medium heavy fast. Getting a new rod anyway because I want something even nicer than I have though. 

[Darth-Baiter]

go cheaper maybe.  I think the Med Phenix Maxim throws finesse jigs awesome.  very sensitive.  goofy looking (to me), but I still use the spinning version everyday out on the water.  

 

I  bought several Maxims and leave them in Texas for my trips back.  

[softwateronly]

I have 4 rods that fit the bill; poison adrena 6'11M+, MC Days 360 6'10M/RF, Steez 7'M+XF, and MC Days 6'9M/F.  I'm almost interchangeable on all of these, but only one of them can be had for $150 tyd.

 

https://shimreels.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=40107

promo code: shims15

 

scott

 

[Brycecover]

15 minutes ago, softwateronly said:

I have 4 rods that fit the bill; poison adrena 6'11M+, MC Days 360 6'10M/RF, Steez 7'M+XF, and MC Days 6'9M/F.  I'm almost interchangeable on all of these, but only one of them can be had for $150 tyd.

 

https://shimreels.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=40107

promo code: shims15

 

scott

 

Sorry I’m a little new here, that is your site with stuff you are selling? If they are all 150, I would prefer a 6’11 or 7’ 

[Motoboss]

Nice selection at good prices at ALF fishing

This KLX would fit the bill nicely

[softwateronly]

7 minutes ago, Brycecover said:

Sorry I’m a little new here, that is your site with stuff you are selling? If they are all 150, I would prefer a 6’11 or 7’ 

 

Those are 4 different models that I own that are somewhat similar.  Three of those rods are priced over $300 and one is under $200.  What I was trying to say is that this one model that I linked is comparable to much higher priced rods.  I think it's the best bang for the buck rod that I've ever fished.

 

scott

 

The MC Days line up is more available out of japan, the store I linked is out of singapore and is reputable.  I'm up to about a dozen orders out of them over the years.  Shipping is included, but slow ish.  About 2 weeks.

[Brycecover]

4 minutes ago, softwateronly said:

 

Those are 4 different models that I own that are somewhat similar.  Three of those rods are priced over $300 and one is under $200.  What I was trying to say is that this one model that I linked is comparable to much higher priced rods.  I think it's the best bang for the buck rod that I've ever fished.

 

scott

 

The MC Days line up is more available out of japan, the store I linked is out of singapore and is reputable.  I'm up to about a dozen orders out of them over the years.  Shipping is included, but slow ish.  About 2 weeks.

That rod is a 2 piece though right?

 

[softwateronly]

Just now, Brycecover said:

That rod is a 2 piece though right?

 

It is, and it's very sensitive.  It spends a lot of time in my car when I'm stuck in the city and find some time to throw at some smallies in the harbors.  Jigs, tubes, free rigs, underspins, hair jigs, and spoons are my normal baits.

 

scott

 

[Brycecover]

1 minute ago, softwateronly said:

It is, and it's very sensitive.  It spends a lot of time in my car when I'm stuck in the city and find some time to throw at some smallies in the harbors.  Jigs, tubes, free rigs, underspins, hair jigs, and spoons are my normal baits.

 

scott

 

Wow that’s nice. What setup do you think would be good for finesse jigs and light Texas rigs If I’m using flouro instead of braid? Do you think I should still use a medium heavy rated down to 1/4 or a medium rated lower? 

[softwateronly]

Just now, Brycecover said:

Wow that’s nice. What setup do you think would be good for finesse jigs and light Texas rigs If I’m using flouro instead of braid? Do you think I should still use a medium heavy rated down to 1/4 or a medium rated lower? 

I think you can't go wrong with either.  I have fished braid to leader for almost 15 years, but do use 15-25' floro leaders because of zebra mussels.  I tend to catch a lot of my fish by throwing smaller and larger baits than "normal", somewhat limiting my need for MH.  I have bought too much stuff over the years, but my breakdown is 6 medium, 6 heavy, and 4 MH rods.  Do you expect to throw 1/4oz most often?  I'd go Medium power.  Throw 3/8oz most often?  in cover? I'd go MH.

 

scott

[Brycecover]

3 minutes ago, softwateronly said:

I think you can't go wrong with either.  I have fished braid to leader for almost 15 years, but do use 15-25' floro leaders because of zebra mussels.  I tend to catch a lot of my fish by throwing smaller and larger baits than "normal", somewhat limiting my need for MH.  I have bought too much stuff over the years, but my breakdown is 6 medium, 6 heavy, and 4 MH rods.  Do you expect to throw 1/4oz most often?  I'd go Medium power.  Throw 3/8oz most often?  in cover? I'd go MH.

 

scott

Thanks for the advice. That was what I was thinking, and I just want medium because right now I mainly have medium heavy rods. 

[WRB]

ALX Zolo Dream, 7’ MF is made for your applications.

Tom

[Brycecover]

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