Rod for pitching jigs?

  • mustbefishing
    Ladysmith, WI
    Posts: 142
    May 20, 2004 at 4:36 pm #1232739

    What is your favorite model, action, length for pitching jigs for walleye? I usually use jigs ranging from 1/16-1/4 oz. jigs. I was just with a guide who uses an 8 1/2 foot Avid and I tried it. It was very nice, but very long. Can you keep the sensitivity without going sooooo long? If you have any experience or info, I am all ears.

    mustbefishing

    gary_wellman
    South Metro
    Posts: 6057
    May 20, 2004 at 4:50 pm #305541

    6’8″ Medium action, x-fast Avid, with 6lb Hi-Vis green iron silk………….

    Atleast that is what a wise man taught me a few months ago!!!!

    By the way, thanks James for the awesome guide trip!!!

    superdave
    NE IA
    Posts: 804
    May 20, 2004 at 4:55 pm #305542

    I have a 6’3″ st. croix legend elite, medium action, extra fast tip, that I got custom made with a tennesse handle. It’s an awesome jigging rod!

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    May 20, 2004 at 4:58 pm #305543

    That’s my favorite rod for the job but about that line… Sensation buddy, sensation! The iron silk hasn’t performed very well for me at all.

    See ya’ next week. The bite on Pool 4 has been quite good this past week and will likely get better. You’re timing looks to be right on!

    Quote:

    6’8″ Medium action, x-fast Avid, with 6lb Hi-Vis green iron silk………….

    Atleast that is what a wise man taught me a few months ago!!!!

    By the way, thanks James for the awesome guide trip!!!

    kooty
    Keymaster
    1 hour 15 mins to the Pond
    Posts: 18101
    May 20, 2004 at 5:31 pm #305547

    I’m with you susper. Only I’ve got the Avid model, stock model.

    Mustbe,

    do a search for jigging rods, you’ll get enough reading to last you into the fall jig bite.

    Dave Koonce
    Moderator
    Prairie du Chien Wi.
    Posts: 6946
    May 20, 2004 at 5:48 pm #305549

    6’8″ Medium action, x-fast Avid W/8 Pound Sensation Solar !!

    bill_cadwell
    Rochester, Minnesota
    Posts: 12607
    May 21, 2004 at 12:35 am #305569

    I like the 6 ft. and 6 ft. 6” St. Croix Avids med. fast. I also have a couple 6 ft med. lights that are nice too that are also St. Croixs. Great rods!
    Thanks, Bill

    dustin_stewart
    Rochester, MN
    Posts: 1402
    May 21, 2004 at 1:41 am #305574

    A 6’6″ Medium action/fast tip St. Croix Avid spooled with 8lb solar sensation get’s the nod from me.

    gary_wellman
    South Metro
    Posts: 6057
    May 21, 2004 at 1:26 pm #305618

    SOLAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I thought you said Iron Silk!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Sonofa………….

    Well, it gives me a reason to go back to Gander……..

    honest_john
    Twin Cities, Minn.
    Posts: 90
    May 21, 2004 at 3:41 pm #305635

    Last Father’s Day, I was lucky to receive a GLoomis 7-footer. I believe it is the SR842-2 (1/16 – 5/16 Fast Action, light power. I still use 6 pound test Trilene. I just love it!

    Shane Hildebrandt
    Blaine, mn
    Posts: 2921
    May 23, 2004 at 6:13 am #305765

    Quote:

    SOLAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I thought you said Iron Silk!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Sonofa………….

    Well, it gives me a reason to go back to Gander……..

    hey gary,

    like you need another reason to go back to gander!! i have a berkley graphite, medium, 6.6, with an eagle open face reel, i use if for both jigging and casting. I also have a new rod, i don’t remember the name, but it is a light action 7 ft combo setup from walmart. the best pole i have had in the boat yet!!!!!

    shane

    wade_kuehl
    Northwest Iowa
    Posts: 6167
    May 23, 2004 at 4:43 pm #305779

    I use a Berkley Gary Roach Lightning Rod, 6.6′. They cost around $50. Hard to beat for the price. Berkley Rods…

    tom_gursky
    Michigan's Upper Peninsula(Iron Mountain)
    Posts: 4751
    May 28, 2004 at 10:07 pm #306605

    It was a 6’8″ Avid XFast…but you need to try the Avid 6’9″ XtraFast ML. It was designed for dropshotting but it is an awesome tool for pitching or dragging jigs or rigs. It is a tad lighter and more sensitive than the 6’8″. I use 6# Sensation in cold or shallow water but I love Vivid Hi-Vis flourocarbon for deeper water when temps are 50 degrees or better.

    mustbefishing
    Ladysmith, WI
    Posts: 142
    June 1, 2004 at 7:38 pm #306965

    Guys,
    Thanks for all of the advice. With Father’s Day coming up, and it being my first one, maybe I can squeeze one out of my wife.

    mustbefishing

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