Rigging rod

[REW]

As a point of interest -
When lindy rigging, or live bait rigging with very light weights - i.e. finesse rigging, weights in the 1/8th - 3/8th oz range - does anyone use light action rods -- i.e. rods rated for 4-8 lb line - with weight ratings of 1/16" - 5/16" oz.

Typically a moderate action - so that a good portion of the rod will bend on the occurance of a bit.

The reason that I ask it - is that I ran across a 7'6" - light - moderate action rod - with a bait casting handle -- it would seem that it would be about an ideal light rigging rod, with about 4-6 lb line on a bait casting reel. Should be easy to follow bottom contours - and with the very light tip - really allow the light biting eyes to get a good rod bend, before feeling any resistance??????

Thanks for any heads up --
The main reason that I ask this - is that I seldom use any rigging rods, much lighter than medium light -- as opposed to light action.

Take care
REW

[Larry L]

I use a light action six foot spinning rod and reel for this type of fishing. I really like to use it out of the back in my tiller boat. Generally I am using my bow mount power drive Minn Kota at very slow speed. I use six lb Trilene XL and do very well at times.

[Fin Addict]

If the fish can't feel the rod, you can't feel the fish. At the light end of the scale say 3/16 and less, a light action might be nice but as the jig gets heavier the sensitivity is lost. I like to move more when rigging and find myself more apt to use jigs 1/4 plus. I have a Techna AV in a ML that I use w/ a baitcaster and 4 lb line as you describe and it is one of my favorites. If you have a ton of rods as I know you do, it would be a nice addition for a very specific application but as a bread and butter rod, it would not be high on my list.

[REW]

That is basically what I was thinking -- I have several ml in various lengths and tip speeds, that are my primary rigging rods. Some spinning reels, and some are bait casters.
In recent years, I am leaning more and more toward the use of a bait caster for a rigging rod. It just seems so much more convenient in following bottom contours, and feeding line, if the fish require it.

Thanks again.
REW