Thread: Jig Rod

i've heard that the mhx blanks break alot more than the values, I've seen 3 of them snap in person, bud of mine said he built 15 of them for some customers and 4 months later, all of them had broken, however, +1 on the rainshadow, I love mine, but if you want one that will not break, I'd go with seeker, I've never seen or even heard of any one piece seekers break, they are a bit heavier than rainshadows though

I have a seeker on my van staal 200 and love it feels great fighting a fish.

I fliped a 15lb ray onto the pier with my 908 yesterday, no problem, I cupped my 706 and just flipped him up, I always have sworn up and down by seeker

Originally Posted by TUCK

If a man wanted to buy a good rod for casting and working a 1/2 oz. Looney Jig, (mainly for spaniards) reckon what he would need?

Maybe you 'young guys' can hang over the rail and jig for hours with a 8 or 9 foot rod, but as you get older the tendency is to want to be more comfortable when you're jigging ;-)
That's why I suggested something light and strong, with a moderately fast or fast taper and a short handle, and not over 7 feet.
After all, Tuck's beard isn't blonde either ;-) LOL

i gotta st croix mojo bass 7ft its a good rod and about 100$ at bass pro.

custom all the way

I find it easier with a longgggg butt under your arm .. And it helps that my jigging combo is lighter than most 6 footers

Originally Posted by Peaches

I find it easier with a longgggg butt under your arm .. And it helps that my jigging combo is lighter than most 6 footers

+1 on long butts

I believe the best route to go is to find something production made. Like pounder said, 6'6" is a good length. I prefer something with a medium fast taper, graphite, with a fairly stiff tip. A soft-tipped rod will flex every time you jig it, and that doesn't move the jig through the water with the action needed to get a bite. Shimano makes some good off-the-shelf rods. J&M and Sam's both have a great selection of Shimano rods, and you don't have to spend a fortune on one. I like 12-pound illusion for jigging, but some people like 8 or 10. So, just select the rod with a line rating that matches your preference. I have one custom light-tackle rod, but I wouldn't have another one built when you can get a production rod that will suffice for half the price.

Denali Jadewood 7ft Med or Med/Hvy. Best $100 you can spend on a rod IMO. Denali Rosewood series if you have a less restrictive budget!