Dedicated Jig Setup.

[jeremyt]

I plan on focusing on jig fishing this year. Right now I have a shimano crucial crc-x72h paired with a Citica 200e and 50# samurai braid. Is this good or do I need a different action rod?

[Packard]

That's a good combo.

[BASSclary]

That'll do plenty fine, however I prefer a heavy fluoro for jigs, such as 20# AbrazX

[Northern Strain]

Keep the braid bro it works best for most jig applications. That rod and reel should work well also.

[Hooligan]

The Crucial 7' HXF is a super rod, really. It's very underrated in terms of what it will and will not handle. It's one of the best rods Shimano made prior to the Cumara. It still ranks up there quite high in my book, too.

Braid sucks, but if it works for you, don't sweat it.

[jeremyt]

Thanks guys it seems like the rod and reel combo is fine, with differing opinions on the line. I chose the braid for the visibility and sensitivity. If there are differing opinions on the line I am all ears.

[Hooligan]

Like I said, don't sweat it if it works for you. I prefer fluoro, not everyone likes it. Not everyone likes braid. Use what works for you, and only you can decide that.

[BASSclary]

Just FYI, I prefer fluoro for it's abrasion resistance and it's density which transmit a slack line bite very nicely, were as braid will not at all.

[Northern Strain]

Thanks guys it seems like the rod and reel combo is fine, with differing opinions on the line. I chose the braid for the visibility and sensitivity. If there are differing opinions on the line I am all ears.

Sensitivity and visibility the two most important factors to jig fishing... gotta use braid

[Packard]

Thanks guys it seems like the rod and reel combo is fine, with differing opinions on the line. I chose the braid for the visibility and sensitivity. If there are differing opinions on the line I am all ears.

By visibility I assume you mean it is highly visible to your eyes that way you can watch the line for bites? I also prefer fluoro for almost every technique. Only downside I've encountered so far is the stiffness in heavier and more abrasion resistant brands and weights. That can be partly solved with KVD L&L.

[Bass_Fanatic]

Braid transmit nothing on slack line...floro transmit the most. That is why I use floro. It also is more abrasion resistant.

[roadwarrior]

I hate braid, but I have it spooled on my dedicated jig rig and tie direct.

Braided line has improved my jig fishing SIGNIFICANTLY.

[deep]

I hate braid, but I have it spooled on my dedicated jig rig and tie direct.

Braided line has improved my jig fishing SIGNIFICANTLY.

Question for RW, do you fish jigs on slack line or do you keep tension on the line so that you can feel the jig at all time?

As for myself, yes fluoro certainly transmits much better on slack line, but I can feel bites on slack line with braid. I keep my index finger on the blank at all times. Usually I see the bites though.

[roadwarrior]

I am always "in touch" with my jig.

[Fat-G]

That's a dang good rig, really.

I prefer a Heavy/Extra-Heavy rod for fishing jigs, preferably with a slower action. Your Crucial will work very well for fishing jigs in the 3/8-1 oz. range. You can also use it for frogs, light punching, c-rigs, t-rtigs, etc. A stout rod with braid is a very versitile rig.

[Fat-G]

I hate braid, but I have it spooled on my dedicated jig rig and tie direct.

Braided line has improved my jig fishing SIGNIFICANTLY.

I agree. I fish jigs on both braid and flouro. It really just depends on what I feel like buying/what's on sale when I'm getting line.

Both have their time and place. I give a slight edge to braid for my style of fishing, but a very nice 20# flouro is a very close second.

[deep]

I am always "in touch" with my jig.

Got it. Thanks.

[Northern Strain]

I am always "in touch" with my jig.

x2 I don't understand why any one would have slack line while fishing a jig unless they are about to set the hook.

[deep]

x2 I don't understand why any one would have slack line while fishing a jig unless they are about to set the hook.

I don't understand why any one would have slack line while setting the hook unless they are trying to break the fish off.

I want my jig to fall vertically, that's why I like the slack line.

[Northern Strain]

I don't understand why any one would have slack line while setting the hook unless they are trying to break the fish off.

I want my jig to fall vertically, that's why I like the slack line.

right before you set the hook you reel down bro, sometimes the line is a little slack... Honestly I just mentioned it in my last post because if i said "I don't know why you would ever have slack line while fishing a jig" someone would inevitably find something wrong with it like the fact that you lower you rod tip and reel in the SLACK line before you set the hook. I was just trying to avoid someone doing what you just did.

[deep]

right before you set the hook you reel down bro, sometimes the line is a little slack... Honestly I just mentioned it in my last post because if i said "I don't know why you would ever have slack line while fishing a jig" someone would inevitably find something wrong with it like the fact that you lower you rod tip and reel in the SLACK line before you set the hook. I was just trying to avoid someone doing what you just did.

Hey it's all good. Different strokes I guess.

[Northern Strain]

Hey it's all good. Different strokes I guess.

Merry Christmas!

:reindeer: :reindeer:

[rogvegas]

Perfect setup