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? :confused:
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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? :confused:
What legnth for an 8 footer is say a built rainshadow xp964
For a jigging/bait rod I'd recommend nothing longer than 7 foot, preferably 6'6" with a fairly short handle.
There are a ton of 'off the shelf' rods that will fit that niche well for around $50.
Think Ugly StikQuote:
Originally Posted by Pier#r
if you want one built, id look at the #8-15lb line class mudhole value blank, not the mhx blanks, but the value blank, much better in my opinion
I like the ABU/Garcia vendetta 7' for a good all around spanish rod
Nobody else likes 8+ footers ??? Guess I'm a little strange
J&M has a Dawai that is 6'6". Would work perfectly for you. Runs $45 roughly I believe. It is orange and black. Really quick tip with good backbone so you can get great action on the jig.
I like 8'ers, I like them with a super light tip and small butt, I like them for casting really light jigs (3/8 and under) for Spanish and trout, other than that I like 7'-8' king rods and 9' cobia rodsQuote:
Originally Posted by Peaches
I've had terrible luck with those value blanks every one that i built snapped I've heard better things about the mhx blanks.As far as a jigging rod I love my 7'6" IP903 rainshadow.Quote:
Originally Posted by rodbuilderESM
i've heard that the mhx blanks break alot more than the values, I've seen 3 of them snap in person, bud of mine said he built 15 of them for some customers and 4 months later, all of them had broken, however, +1 on the rainshadow, I love mine, but if you want one that will not break, I'd go with seeker, I've never seen or even heard of any one piece seekers break, they are a bit heavier than rainshadows though
I have a seeker on my van staal 200 and love it feels great fighting a fish.
I fliped a 15lb ray onto the pier with my 908 yesterday, no problem, I cupped my 706 and just flipped him up, I always have sworn up and down by seeker
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Originally Posted by TUCK
Maybe you 'young guys' can hang over the rail and jig for hours with a 8 or 9 foot rod, but as you get older the tendency is to want to be more comfortable when you're jigging ;-)
That's why I suggested something light and strong, with a moderately fast or fast taper and a short handle, and not over 7 feet.
After all, Tuck's beard isn't blonde either ;-) LOL
i gotta st croix mojo bass 7ft its a good rod and about 100$ 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
+1 on long buttsQuote:
Originally Posted by Peaches
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!
i have a 7 ft cast away and thats all i use for jigging i had a guy and texas make it for me cost about 150 bucks
I have a Abu Garcia Super 7 model SSS701M (7' med, 1/8-3/4 oz, 4-12# line) that works decent and I have a Shimano Stimula model SI-70PMB (7' med, 1/8-1/2 oz, 8-17#line) that I like a little better. Gdaddy and I came fishing last Saturday and he bought a Shimano Sojourn model SJS70MA (7' med, 1/4-3/4 oz, 6-14# line) and I tried it and like it more than what I have. Just thought I would get more opinions before I bought one. (He bought the combo at J&M with the Solstace 4000 reel)
Sounds to me like you are on the right track with choice and didnt get swayed by all the CUSTOM CUSTOM GOT TO HAVE A CUSTOM talk. I love the sojourns too. Wise choice
I just got the name off the Daiwa I have. It is called an AIRD. I have a two piece but they come in a one piece and have a couple different weight classes. I got it off the rack at J&M for around $45 I believe. May have been a little more but not by much if it is. Have been using it for a while how and am very pleased with it. A lot of those shimanos are nice but are out of my price range. So it just comes down to what you are able to get for your money.
6'6" skeet reese with micro guides, 6-12lb . 430ss penn with 8lb test you can cast it for days and throw any jig you want.