hoby5 Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Hey everyone, Im just looking for some advice on getting a new rod. Im mostly a walleye fisherman and i usally Jig for them so id like a good jigging combo any advice? thanks- shane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Sky is the limit, do you have a budget you'd like to stick with? 1 piece or 2 piece rod? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoby5 Posted September 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Lol yea I guess I was a little too vague. Id like 2 piece and for full combo i have around 300-400$ to spend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 You do not need any where near that price for walleye gear as you will find out soon.A lot of people prefer lighter set ups.Some a little heavier for trolling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttahhan Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Hello There i personally enjoy using Team Diawa Reels and G.Loomis Rods...... Heres a great combo in your price range give it a look... G. Loomis® GL2 Jig & Worm Series Daiwa® Accudepth Although almost any reel will work the rod has to have a backbone though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Medium,fast tip,would be a lot of fun as i have seen and heard. IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 I'm assuming you want a jigging rod from your original post. Certainly agree with davey bouy and that you don't need to spend anywhere near that for a decent combo. You can get a really nice combo for $150 to $200 and still have money in the bank for more jigs. However if you want to spend it all, I'd look at the Shimano Stradics and maybe a Spiel custom rod. Certainly worth a PM to Spiel and see what he can do for you on a rod. From there, see what is left over for the reel. You can still get a nice reel in the $50-$100 range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoty Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 (edited) Check out Big Bear rods... I have a few and they are unreal. Their handles are amazing, and nothing else like it on the market. PM me for more details...I can hook you up with a great price too. Edit - added link.... Big Bear's Website Edited September 13, 2012 by Stoty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveMc Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 For a decent rod and reel "combo" you should be able to get something for less than $200. (Just basing on what i have in the store here you should be able to get something like a 6'6" Okuma Dead Eye 2pc Med rod and an Okuma Epixor 25b for less than $200 out the door). Take a look around though, if you are looking to spend more then look at the NEW Shimano Clarus Walleye Rods that are coming out. There is a 6'8" MH and 7' Med 2pc coming and should sell for around $125.00, I got to play with them last Sunday and they are a nice rod. Pair one up with a Sedona or Sahara and you will be golden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Depending where you plan on fishing,and with that kinda budget, get 2 combos.1 for jigging lite jig heads and 1 for jigging heavy jig heads.I fish in some heavy current areas that require a 1.5-2 oz jig head to hit bottom.I use a 6.5' medium heavy baitcaster with an old Abu Ambassadeur5000 reel.Works like a charm. For lighter jigs, i switch up to a 7' medium Abu Verdict spinning rod with an Abu Orra S reel.I love the sensitivity of this last combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdve23rveavwa Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Save yourself a TON of money, Pflueger President and a Shimano Clarus 6'6" rod. Jigging for walleye isn't rocket science and truly doesn't need crazy expensive equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adempsey Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 (edited) You really should consider a one piece rod if you're going to drop that much money. Otherwise, I am not sure if the advantages of the higher priced 2 piece rods outweigh the advantage of a one piece. My personal preference for rods are St. Croix and G Loomis. New models are coming out from St.Croix for 2013, so it might be possible to pick the older models up at a great price. I'd shop around. If I were shopping for a walleye jigging rod I would look at: G Loomis Walleye WJR752S or WJR752S GLX 6' 3" Fast Action Medium Power I actually purchased a WJR752S in the summer for a great price. Excellent rod. St. Croix Legend Tournament Walleye LTWS63MXF 6'3" X-Fast Action Medium Power St. Croix Legend Elite LES63MXF 6'3" M Power X-Fast Action For two piece rods, I'd probably consider: St. Croix Legend Tournament Walleye LTWS66MLF2 6'6" Fast Action Medium-Light Power St. Croix Avid AVS66MLF2 6'6" ML Power Fast Action AVS66MF2 6'6" M Power Fast Action St. Croix Legend Elite LES66MLF2 6'6" ML Power Fast Action LES66MF2 6'6" M Power Fast Action However, I don't know if I would spend more than $100-130 on a two piece rod. If you end up lowering your budget, I think the St. Croix Eyecon series is really nice. St. Croix Eyecon ECS63MXF 6'3" M Power X-Fast Action One Piece ECS66MLF2 6'6" ML Power Fast Action Two Piece Most of my rods are St. Croix Premiers though. St. Croix Premier PS66MF2 6'6" M Power Fast Action Two Piece is a good all around rod. Edited September 13, 2012 by FishLogic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bare foot wader Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 if you're looking to burn cash on a high end combo, treat yourself to a cumulus or custom wrapped glx with tysg's...new xship stradic or sustain...8 lb braid....if a walleye so much as farts down there you'll feel it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuhaman Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 St.Croix legend and a shimano stradic is what I mainly use but shimano makes some great rods and reels at a very reasonable price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Walleye are known to be light biters, but not drag peelers. So what kid of walleye was that I got with you last time when you tossed your big bass back like it was a baby rocky? and if I recall, it was on the combo I mentioned a few post's up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backbay Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 Given recent results and consensus, pm Spiel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuck Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 St Croix Avid in m or ml action depending on your personal preference and for a reel, you can't go wrong with a stradic. I'm a fan of the highend Quantum reels as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish_fishburn Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 Anything with extra fast tip, 6.6 to 7 ft long. Really dont need anything more than IM6. There durable and very sensative Medium lite to medium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 Hahaha, ya that was a big walleye, but you got it on a jerk bait, of course the bite was more agressive...OP is looking for a strictly jigging rod. Shh and I know, hence my offer for the 'combo' I happened to be using. And you're welcome, I wanted a picture of that bass, but I was a considerate net man! the second you had seen my fish you went all giddy like a school girl... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoby5 Posted September 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 well by the sounds of it i have alot of options might go with 2 diff setups at around 200 each . Thanks for all thegreat advice guys much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 Rod manufacturers are slowly drifting farther away from what most northern walleye anglers are looking for, and are catering more to bass anglers (understandably) with heavier rods with faster tips. I use mostly 10+ year old medium power, medium action rods in the 6'6" to 7'6" range for walleye jigging. Have a look at St. Croix Wild River and Fenwick Elitetech Blanks. They'll fit what you want to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCTFisher9120 Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 Check out Big Bear rods... I have a few and they are unreal. Their handles are amazing, and nothing else like it on the market. PM me for more details...I can hook you up with a great price too. Edit - added link.... Big Bear's Website Lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 I've always thought that if you need to buy a sensitive rod just to feel the fish biting, your after the wrong kind of fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Farmer Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 I've always thought that if you need to buy a sensitive rod just to feel the fish biting, your after the wrong kind of fish Good one Lew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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