Looking for suggestions for a new Swim jig rod. I am think of a G Loomis. Anyone have any experience with a G Loomis for this specific application?
Thanks,
FDR
June 12, 2013 at 2:19 pm
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Portage, WIJune 12, 2013 at 3:51 pm #1177355Check out Lamiglas. Made in Woodland WA. Right across the road from the old G Loomis factory. They make a pretty nice swim jig rod. Had one for a while but was too beefy for what I wanted to use it for so sold it.
June 12, 2013 at 5:05 pm #1177386What swim jigs are you planning on throwing, how heavy are you looking at.
June 12, 2013 at 5:22 pm #1177391I usually use a St. Croix 7′ Med and a 7′ Med Hvy for heavier cover so for G. Loomis I would use a MBR844 and MBR845 respectively.
June 12, 2013 at 5:46 pm #1177398Quote:
What swim jigs are you planning on throwing, how heavy are you looking at.
Mostly Leathal Weapon II jigs in 1/8, 3/16, and 1/4 oz. weights.
FDR
June 12, 2013 at 7:26 pm #1177423Take a look at the Loomis Mossyback 853C jig n worm. Awesome swim jig rod!
June 12, 2013 at 8:27 pm #1177454Quote:
Take a look at the Loomis Mossyback 853C jig n worm. Awesome swim jig rod!
Justin,
Do you guys have these rods on hand?
FDR
June 12, 2013 at 8:40 pm #1177465For the 1/8 you are looking at a med. Med heavy’s are really too stiff in my opinion for that light of a jig. You don’t get the right motion.
I like long rods too. Softer action I ended up using a 7’6″ IP (inshore popping) series blank for fishing swim jigs. Also doubles as a great crankbait rod.
June 13, 2013 at 1:24 am #1177527I have a SBR 2 power 7’+ loomis and like it real well.
Stan
June 14, 2013 at 4:47 pm #1177876Quote:
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What swim jigs are you planning on throwing, how heavy are you looking at.
Mostly Leathal Weapon II jigs in 1/8, 3/16, and 1/4 oz. weights.
FDR
If you are using that light of jigs I am assuming you are throwing them over heavy grass and want to stay on top? If so I would use a MH Fast action rod. You will be able to cast even the 1/8 just fine because since you are fishing above grass/weeds you will be using a trailer with a lot of thump and bulk to make that little jig a big profile. A medium action would likely not have the backbone to pull a bigger fish to the surface and keep him there all the way to the boat.
If you are throwing in open water then I think you need to try a bigger jig.
June 15, 2013 at 4:55 pm #1178027Quote:
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What swim jigs are you planning on throwing, how heavy are you looking at.
Mostly Leathal Weapon II jigs in 1/8, 3/16, and 1/4 oz. weights.
FDR
If you are using that light of jigs I am assuming you are throwing them over heavy grass and want to stay on top? If so I would use a MH Fast action rod. You will be able to cast even the 1/8 just fine because since you are fishing above grass/weeds you will be using a trailer with a lot of thump and bulk to make that little jig a big profile. A medium action would likely not have the backbone to pull a bigger fish to the surface and keep him there all the way to the boat.
If you are throwing in open water then I think you need to try a bigger jig.
The first part of your assessment is correct. Mostly fishing these in cover and some places that people would use frogs.
FDR
June 16, 2013 at 1:16 pm #1178107I would suggest you start with a frog rod and then if you cannot cast it accurately back down a little until you can. All going to be about power fishing in those conditions, similar to throwing a weedless spoon with a frog trailer.
Last thing you want to do is hook a pig in some thick crap and have him dive down and get you stuck. Seen it before with guys in my boat fishing frogs on a M spinning rod.
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