Drop shot /jigging rod?

[shimano19]

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!

[EC1]

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

[lookinforwalleye]

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.!!!

[BillM]

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.

[musky_hunter]

What's the budget?

[shimano19]

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?

[Lunatic]

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.........

[Joeytier]

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

[jbailey]

check out the st.croix eyecon

[porkpie]

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

[Maverick]

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.

[musky_hunter]

The daiwa tatula 7' medium would be a good selection at that price.

[Henricus]

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.

[Stoty]

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.

[fishindevil]

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 !!!!

[jbailey]

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