wzt4z3 Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 Im looking for a good jig rod in the $150 dollar range. I was thinking about a Crucial CRC-X66MH, i use 1/4 3/8 and 1/2 oz jigs, anyone have any suggestions or use this rod for jig techniques? Quote
Super User Catt Posted February 2, 2009 Super User Posted February 2, 2009 There are dozens of quality rods available in that price range and your choice is fine except I would suggest addition length if fishing heavy cover is an option. Quote
Super User Jig Man Posted February 2, 2009 Super User Posted February 2, 2009 I'm with Catt on this. I have 6.5' and 7' MH rods and I'll take the 7s most of the time. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted February 2, 2009 Super User Posted February 2, 2009 6 1/2' or 7' will be fine. I prefer 7' Heavy Power/ Fast Action, but I'm in the market for an Extra Fast rod. $150 has been a target price industry wide for a number of years. You have a lot of choices, but I suggest being patient and picking something up from our Flea Market. 8-) Quote
Skunked in DR Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 I have that exact rod and while it is nice and was a big upgrade on what I was using. I now wish I had bought a longer rod. Quote
FordNFishinLover Posted February 3, 2009 Posted February 3, 2009 Crucial or Carrot Stix....both great rods. Quote
Sam Bass Posted February 3, 2009 Posted February 3, 2009 Crucial is a good Jig rod for the money but I would use it in 7'foot Quote
LAO162 Posted February 4, 2009 Posted February 4, 2009 Fenwick Techna AV at Amazon will be in that range. *** will price match if they have same model in stock. When not apple-to-apple models for comparison, I found my Techna AV to be more sensitive than my Crucial. Leon Quote
rynobass Posted February 4, 2009 Posted February 4, 2009 I like a 7 ft med/heavy or heavy depending on the type of cover you plan on fishing. The med/heavy is great for dock fishing and the heavy is the only way to go when fishing heavy timber or grass. GL3 Gloomis or B&R outlaw rod. B&R outlaw rods are great and only cost 129.99 Quote
fishizzle Posted February 4, 2009 Posted February 4, 2009 I use a 7' MH for flipping moderate cover like grass, lily pads and light brush and 7'6" heavy for lay downs and matted stuff. the longer rod helps you flip farther Quote
BARON49_Northern NY Posted February 4, 2009 Posted February 4, 2009 I use a 7' Heavy with a fast tip from American Rodsmiths, Kicker stix line. Weights in at 4.5 oz, is super sensitive, and is priced around $179. Best Jig rod I have ever used. This will be the 4th season for the rod and it is still in perfect shape. Quote
mase088 Posted February 4, 2009 Posted February 4, 2009 I have three different rods I use for jigs depending on the situation. A 7' M for light or no cover A 7' MH and a 7'6" H for heavier cover. My vote goes to carrot stix for the heavier stuff, and St Croix for light cover. Quote
BassinBoy Posted February 5, 2009 Posted February 5, 2009 I use a 7' MH Bass Pro Extreme. Works great for me flipping and pitching jigs and other baits. Quote
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