I am looking to start fishing with some heavier jig and my ultra lights are going to cut it.
My question is – For Jigging Raps, Flutter spoons, etc… Would a medium rod around 28″ would work good for this or is there something better?
BTW how does everybody like using inline reels for jig fishing?
Look for a rod with a stiffer tip but still has some give. Good rods will allow a little cushion in the jig so as you are not going to over jig it.
28″ if a good inside the shack length. Are you mainly inside or out? If you are outside a longer rod 30-32 is going to be much easier.
I don’t personally use inlines on heavier rods and reels. Panfish is where I stop at.
I’m a baitcasting reel user and anything 1/8 oz or heavier is very easy to use. Definitely a medium rod for 1/4 oz to 3/4 oz lures. MH for 1/2 oz to 1 oz lures.
I like 32″ rods, more forgiveness on the fish fight. 28″ will get the job done. 36″+ are easier for hole hopping.
I’m gettin me a TUCR 32″ precision for jigging. I’m gonna pair it with an eagle claw inline reel. I caught 5+lb trout on them last year and they worked great! Used them with spoons, jigs, and ripping raps and never had a problem. Good luck!
John, just bought a 32″ TUCR Precision rod with a split grip from Scheels in Fargo a couple weeks ago… Didn’t know you supplied Scheels with your customs. I couldn’t believe it when I saw them. I have a Pflueger Trion on there right now… Feels like a perfect balance for 1/4 oz buckshots and small to medium sized lipless crank baits… That’s what I’ll be using this rod for.
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Josh,
That is awesome. That is exactly what we were hoping to do for people with going into Scheels.
Thank you.
I was over in Iowa City this weekend for the ball game and stopped in to Scheels to see what they had out for ice fishing. I was pleasantly surprised to see they had the 32″ TUCR Bull Whip in stock! Went right into the shopping cart..lol
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