scugpg Posted October 14, 2009 Report Posted October 14, 2009 I'm on the lookout for a jigging rod guys - 1st choice was a St. Croix Legend tournament or Avid 6'3 rod...having trouble finding local stock though. Reel - looking at a stradic 1000. 2nd choice would be to look at Shimano or Quantum rods...Want something really sensitive...plan on jigging primarily 10-30ft of water with 1/4 to 3/4oz jigs. What do you guys like to use?
troutologist Posted October 14, 2009 Report Posted October 14, 2009 My setup is the 6'6 Avid ML Fast action with a 2500 stradic. I love it. No complaints at all. Use mostly 1/2-3/4oz jig lately and it handles it nicely.
bdox Posted October 14, 2009 Report Posted October 14, 2009 Why not go with something like a Loomis walleye series rod, maybe a WCBR783S, pair it up with a Stradic FI or MgFB (discontinued but they're still around, would be my choice) in a 1000 size. Remember, you don't need anything bigger than a 1000 for vertical jigging.
scugpg Posted October 14, 2009 Author Report Posted October 14, 2009 Why not go with something like a Loomis walleye series rod, maybe a WCBR783S, pair it up with a Stradic FI or MgFB (discontinued but they're still around, would be my choice) in a 1000 size. Remember, you don't need anything bigger than a 1000 for vertical jigging. Never been near Loomis rods so never crossed my mind...I'll check those out as well if my local retailer has them
Pigeontroller Posted October 14, 2009 Report Posted October 14, 2009 Either the St. Croix Mojo Tube rod or the Legend Tournament, I have the Mojo, I like it, the LT is nicer though!
Guest steel'n'esox Posted October 15, 2009 Report Posted October 15, 2009 For snap jigging walleyes a 6ft med/hvy rod with a quality spinning reel with 20lb braid, for finese jigging I use a shimano stella with a 6ft3in crucial or the stella with a 6ft6in crucial with 10 lb braid. Other less expensive Shimanos or other manufacturers rods and reels are just as effective, the warranty centre is relatively close to where I live hence the Shimanos
Dara Posted October 15, 2009 Report Posted October 15, 2009 I saw a really sweet 6'6 medium Fenwick this summer. I fell in love with that rod. It just felt perfect in my hand I would go with St Croix before Loomis myself. I got my first Loomis this spring and I like a St Croix better. personal preferences though. I would go with a 2000 size reel though.
hendrix Posted October 15, 2009 Report Posted October 15, 2009 Why not go with something like a Loomis walleye series rod, maybe a WCBR783S, pair it up with a Stradic FI or MgFB (discontinued but they're still around, would be my choice) in a 1000 size. Remember, you don't need anything bigger than a 1000 for vertical jigging. definitely, those rods are awesome
bigbuck Posted October 15, 2009 Report Posted October 15, 2009 If you're looking for St Croix, check JBs Fishing Depot by Pearson Airport. They probably should have the rod you want in stock. As for reel, a Stradic in 2000 or 2500 should be awesome for your setup. The Loomis Walleye Series rod is really nice but a bit pricey. I find that the really small reels (1000) size are too small and don't balance nicely on the rod. I used to have a BPS Walleye rod in 6ft Med with a Quantum Tour 20 reel. Awesome setup that caught quite a few fish but it is now on the bottom of Georgian Bay after the kids knocked it into the water on me. I still want to cry when I go by the spot where it went in.
Fish4Eyes Posted October 15, 2009 Report Posted October 15, 2009 (edited) I own a compre, clarus, and fenwick and IMHO I like my Fenwick Canadian Methods the most. This rod cost me 60$ at bass pro and it is WAY more sensitive than my compre. Originally I bought it as a "half decent" rod that the wife can fish with, but now I'm finding i'm reaching for that rod when she does not come along. Check them out, they are dark red in colour . Only down side is they only come with a 5 year warranty. Edited October 15, 2009 by Fish4Eyes
Bondar Posted October 15, 2009 Report Posted October 15, 2009 i jig with 7' medium heavy Loomis' IMX soon to be paired with Ci4 2500 stradics but now paired with 2500 stradic FI
singingdog Posted October 15, 2009 Report Posted October 15, 2009 Interesting. I would reccomend the Compre as a better value than both the St Croix and the Loomis: great blanks at a great price. At those weights I would go with a Med power 6'6" or 7' , fast action. I would go bigger than a 1000 as well. A 2500 will take up line much quicker on those fish that head up or toward you after they hit.
Guest Behnam Posted October 16, 2009 Report Posted October 16, 2009 Check out BassProShops Walleye Angler series rods specialy HM-85 ones!
scugpg Posted October 16, 2009 Author Report Posted October 16, 2009 Check out BassProShops Walleye Angler series rods specialy HM-85 ones! I really need to go visit that store one day! What about Quantum rods? - I have the most access to those are there any comparable to the Shimanos or St. Croix's?
bigbuck Posted October 16, 2009 Report Posted October 16, 2009 The higher end Quantum rods are nice, Tour Edition PT. In all honesty, you can't go wrong with any of the top shelf rods/reels. I believe that if you buy good equipment, you'll only buy it once, cheap stuff will end up being replaced pretty quick.
scugpg Posted October 16, 2009 Author Report Posted October 16, 2009 The higher end Quantum rods are nice, Tour Edition PT. In all honesty, you can't go wrong with any of the top shelf rods/reels. I believe that if you buy good equipment, you'll only buy it once, cheap stuff will end up being replaced pretty quick. I have a TE-PT b/c rod and it's been great, so would definitely consider a spinning rod (already have an energy PT). So the tours are comparable to the other brands high end? I hear you on the cheap stuff....I've been through 4 rods already since this little hobby started a year ago
bdox Posted October 16, 2009 Report Posted October 16, 2009 The highest end Quantum rod would barely come close to competing with a St. Croix or Loomis, even at their low ends.
scugpg Posted October 16, 2009 Author Report Posted October 16, 2009 (edited) The highest end Quantum rod would barely come close to competing with a St. Croix or Loomis, even at their low ends. How so? I'm open to believing this but could you elaborate on that? What about Shimano? Edited October 16, 2009 by scugog
NAW Posted October 16, 2009 Report Posted October 16, 2009 Check out BassProShops Walleye Angler series rods specialy HM-85 ones! I'm not much of a Jigger, but I bought one of the HM-85 rods by Walleye Angler Series. They're great. Absolutly no complaints.
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