TxBuddha Posted June 13, 2007 Posted June 13, 2007 This may seem a bit elementary but what makes a good jig rod? I realize personal preference plays into this as much as anything but what's a good starting point? Quote
rdneckhntr Posted June 13, 2007 Posted June 13, 2007 Longer 6'6"+...med heavy-heavy with fast action. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted June 13, 2007 Super User Posted June 13, 2007 The Power depends a lot on the size of jig and where you fish them, but Medium Power at least. Action should be Fast or Extra Fast, with a firm tip. I think length is personal preference. My main jig rod is a G.Loomis GLX MBR844C/ Shimano CTE200GT and #12 Yo-Zuri Hybrid Ultra Soft. Quote
Super User Jig Man Posted June 13, 2007 Super User Posted June 13, 2007 Like stated it depends on the weight of the bait. I use a variety but mostly 843C 1/2 oz and under and 844C 1/2 oz and over. Either one can handle the 1/2 oz depending on how big the trailer is. Quote
Super User Alpster Posted June 13, 2007 Super User Posted June 13, 2007 I use a Loomis MBR844C (7' MH fast) for casting and swimming jigs and a Loomis FS905 Flippin stick (7-1/2' broomstick extra heavy extra fast) for pitching in heavy cover and dense vegetation. I love Jig fishing! JMHO Ronnie Quote
=Matt 5.0= Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 BPS Extreme 7' MH! Oh, and it's a spinning rod of course! Quote
Ky_Lake_Dude Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 When I'm flippin jigs I use a 7 1/2ft Heavy action BPS Graphite Series rod. If I'm not flippin I'll use a 6ft 10in MH All Star American Classic. Quote
TxBuddha Posted June 15, 2007 Author Posted June 15, 2007 I think I'm falling into the trap of thinking I need a different rod for every application! Sounds like I've got several rods that will fill the bill.......gotta' try and keep that darn bait monkey in the cage Quote
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