Spinning rods for jigging

[Walleyehawger]

I am in the market for two new jigging rods. I am looking for a rod that will handle jigs from 1/8 to 5/8 oz. jigs, and 6lb test. As far as price I am somewhat flexible, though I would like to keep a $100 - $125 cap on each rod. Any help is appreciated.
Walleyehawger

[Melonbob(ON)]

hmmm....I don't want to open a can of worms, like ususal, but look at a St.Croix or a G Loomis, and pick which one you like best. Can't go wrong with either....

[AquaMan]

I would like to suggest that you look at the FigRig rods. They have added several new rods to their supply this year that are worth looking at. These rods are unlike anything you have ever tried before. They start with high quality high-modulous graphite blanks and then add a fiber optic line that runs throught the hollow core of the blank from tip to butt. Perfectly tuned guides and well balanced reel seat and handle round this "tool" out right. This combination is so incredibly sensitive, you will swear you just felt your minnow burp at 30 feet below! LOL...

Seriously, these are very sensitive and the whole rod is made by hand and trued in shop. They are very well made, nice looking and provide the extra edge many are looking for without breaking the bank. Check them out, you will be very happy you did! (WWW.FIGRIGRODS.COM) I have 4 spinning rods now and love them.

Best regards

AquaMan~~~~~~~~~~~~~

.·´¯° --- "It all begins and ends at the water's edge"

[Jay]

I'll second the vote for Fig Rigs! Excellent rods - Loomis and Croix blanks made better with fiber optic. And at a good price too.

[WAeyes]

I sure would like to see pictures of the rods on their website rather than pictures of fish.

[rawburt]

Mine is a Techna AV by Fenwick and I love it. But take a good look at their new HMG/AV rod. I held one at a local sports show and was impressed : very light and a lot easier on the wallet.

[Jay]

Guess they just know how to build great rods, not web sites.

[Minnesota]

The Berkley "Model One" is definitely worth looking at for this price range. I have some and they are very nice for 100 bones. I have talked with a lot of people who are impressed with them. I cant say I have ever held a Loomis in 1 hand and a Berkley in the other and compared though. My 2 cents worth.

Minnesota

[River_eye]

You won't be dissapointed with a ST Croix AS63MXF.

The extra fast tip makes it perfectly suited for jigging. Lots of backbone, with a nice soft tip which enables you to flick 1/8th and even 1/16 oz. jigs around. It's a little bit above your price range ($150), but if you spend the extra cash, take a good look at this one.

River eye

[River_eye]

You won't be dissapointed with a ST Croix AS63MXF.

The extra fast tip makes it perfectly suited for jigging. Lots of backbone, with a nice soft tip which enables you to flick 1/8th and even 1/16 oz. jigs around. It's a little bit above your price range ($150), but if you spend the extra cash, take a good look at this one.

I bought one and used it for the first time last spring. It impressed me very much.

River eye

[Weyes1]

Quick question,
How does the fiber optic improve the sensitivity? Is it the same diameter through out the blank or does it taper with the blank? Doesn't make sense that plastic in a graphite blank would add sensitivity?
Please enlighten me.
Weyes1
Kevin Clark
weyes1@wamego.net

[Jay]

Can't give you the specifics on the construction of the rod. All I know is that whatever they are doing...works. Go to the web site and send them an email. They're great about answering any questions you have.

[Fishbrains]

You might take a look at the Falcon Lowriders, I been using a LFS-5-166 for jigging. Pretty light & sensitive, won't break the bank either.

Fb

[REW]

I was talking to the Falcon rep at the sports show this week.
They have a new model out - which has a very nice handle indeed -- much nicer for rigging and jigging than their former model.
They also have new graphite in their blanks. Overall - very impressed with their new line of rods.

I suspect that they would be worth trying out.
Falcon is very well known for their bass rods - but I think that this new model - will find a home in lots of Walleye fishing boats.

Take care

REW

[LipRipper]

I use the walleye angler series from bass pro and they run around fifty to sixty dollars depends on if you want to combo it up. I have three of them. the feel is very good with a soft tip and a good backbone. they are 6'7" jiggn rods. Might want to try one for the price. I have a lot of friends that are now using them after they used one of mine for a day.

[Cangl]

Jay are they using the optics to produce the rods or are they building it into the blanks?

[Weyes1]

I had one and the tip broke less than one year after purchase. Getting them to give me a new rod under warantee was like pulling teeth. After 3 months of waiting I finally received it.
I won't be buying any rods with out a life time warrantee anymore.
Go either St. Croix or Loomis.
Weyes1
Kevin Clark
weyes1@wamego.net

[Smitty]

Ditto on the Falcon. I've had one for 3 years now and have been extremely pleased with it.