shimano19 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Is it possible to get a rod that can be used for drop shotting and also be useful for jigging a jig and minnow? Id like to get one rod action that can perform well while fishing those 2 methods. Or do they need two totally different actions. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC1 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Yes, tons of people have bought into one rod for one technique. But after collecting rods for a few years, I noticed that most rods are much more versatile than advertised. And most importantly, spend a day trying the rod. You might be pleasantly surprised Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookinforwalleye Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 I say yes most definitely but the talking billboards on TV would rather you buy 3 rods for each application!!! How did we ever survive all those years with 1 or 2 rods....trolled with em...casted with em...jigged with em etc etc.!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 I like something in the 7-75ft range, F or XF tip.. You can use a rod like that for all kinds of different techniques. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musky_hunter Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 What's the budget? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shimano19 Posted May 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 well I'm thinking around $150. Right now For spinning setups I have a avid and premier both medium, fast action. Would that be a good rod for both applications? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunatic Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 i have a shimano crucial frog rod,its a 7' med/heavy with extra fast tip, there isnt much difference between that and the jig rod i think. i use it for frogs/spinners/crank baits......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 I have 7'6" st. Croix wild river that I use for those techniques specifically, and its perfect. You'll want to get something with more flex throughout the rod imo, especially with live bait fishing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbailey Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 check out the st.croix eyecon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkpie Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) St. croix eyecon 7'6" extra fast. You'll love it!! I do! About $105-120 depending where you shop! Edited May 7, 2014 by porkpie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 For a dropshot I like a little more bend. I use a 7'6" ML with an extra fast tip. I also jig for walleye with the same rod. I've even hauled up 10 lb+ catfish with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musky_hunter Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 The daiwa tatula 7' medium would be a good selection at that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henricus Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 well I'm thinking around $150. Right now For spinning setups I have a avid and premier both medium, fast action. Would that be a good rod for both applications? To answer your question, as long as they are within a few inches of 7' in length, they should do just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoty Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 I dropshot A LOT.... and I'd have to say that even though you can use a 7ft med for almost anything...(I've found) using the same rod for both dropshot & jigging wouldn't be ideal. I prefer a much lighter action rod for dropshotting than I would use with jigging. I run two high end dropshot rods, both are just over 7ft and both are ML. I find ML to be a little too light for jigging...but that's just my personal preference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 i have a 7.2 ft crucial dropshot rod,and its medium extra fast and its amazing for both walleyes and smallies for shoting !!!! and it was around the $150 mark and i have had it for about 5yrs !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbailey Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 i have a 7.2 ft crucial dropshot rod,and its medium extra fast and its amazing for both walleyes and smallies for shoting !!!! and it was around the $150 mark and i have had it for about 5yrs !!!! crucials are great rods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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