for jigging, I say go find the rod and action you want before you decide on the reel.
here's a combo many on here will LOL @ me for but it's a great 'toss it in the boat and not worry about it' rod and reel that I tend to use WAY more than I ever thought I would. A shimano voltaeus 7' Med with a shimano sienna 2500. Light (well to me it is) and has landed more walleye then I have lost with it. Just a thought because a good line and jig's are always needed, grub's too and I buy $100 or more in bulk at a time!