New rod

[watergate]

Was thinking about a G/Lumas rod 7 foot drop shot with fast tip want to throw lite jigs1/8 or smaller. Any one have experience with that for crappie fishing Hate to spend 260 dollars with out some imput from people on this site. I know some one has the expertise that I m looking for your experience is welcome

[CrappiePappy]

Watergate .... my taste don't run quite that expensive ... but, if I was looking for a 7' fast tip rod for jig casting, I'd be looking at the 7' ESP PowerLite. Grizzly Jig carries them for $65/ea ... but are currently out of stock. Now, whether that's due to popularity or supply problems ...

Norsemen Outdoors carries them, and should have them in stock ... Power Lite rods | Shop | ESP™ High Performance Ultra Light Rods by Norsemen Outdoors .... & they run $75 from there.

They're not good for slip float use, because they have micro guides/tip ... and most bobber stops won't go thru very easily. But, for simple casting methods, they're a good rod IMHO.

... cp

[ChrisS]

I just purchased a 7'6 Gloomis Trout Series Rod for throwing 1/32-1/8 jigs. I've only been able fish it twice since I got but it seems perfect for casting those 1/32 & 1/16 jigs and is super sensitive.

[deathb4disco]

I just purchased a 7'6 Gloomis Trout Series Rod for throwing 1/32-1/8 jigs. I've only been able fish it twice since I got but it seems perfect for casting those 1/32 & 1/16 jigs and is super sensitive.

Agreed. The Trout Series is very nice. I have the TSR 790S-1. It's 6'7" and is rated for 1-4# line. It's SWEET.

I would also check out the St. Croix Avids.

[Greenwing]

I have a 7ft. GL3 Med fast action it's a really nice rod, but I don't even have it in the boat. I use 2 St. Croix premier 7ft. ML for casting 1/8 to 1/16 oz jigs. I think the St. Croix is just as sensitive for half the money. I recommend going somewhere and try both.

[Wiskers]

Look at the St Croix Avid series. I have the 6'6", 1 piece lite action, fast tip. Buy 3 get a Rage rod free. Lifetime warranty and made in the USA.

I also have an All Star Drop Shot rod but find the longer handle configuration awkward to cast.

St. Croix® Avid Series® Spinning Rods | Bass Pro Shops

[justinp61]

I have a SR-781-1 IMX and a SR-781-2 IMX both are 6' 6", both are great rods but the -2 is a little stiff to me. Last summer I got a deal I couldn't pass up on a new TSR 801-2 GLX 6' 8" UL, I really like it so far. It'll throw a 1/16 oz jig into the next time zone and I only have one thing more sensitive than it is but I can't use it for fishing.

[watergate]

Thank for the help .will b looking at ESP power lite an the St Croix rods along with some others .Wiskers good luck with your new venture .that is not for every one.love fishing but want to go when it pleases me .Fished the great lakes years ago .Felt sorry for the charter boat captens.Happy trails to all

[Waitin4NextTick]

All I do is cast jigs 1/16 ounce to 1/32 ounce. Any 6 foot medium action rod will do and you can save the extra money for something else. Got a friend who has a G-Loomis 250 dollar plus rod and I catch as many as he does. My rods usually run from the 30 to 40 dollar range. Just sayin'

[ChrisS]

Until you've fished with a super sensitive rod a few days when they are barely inhaling a jig its hard to appreciate what a really good rod feels like. St.Croix makes some very nice rods, I have a UL avid and have a few I use to bass fish, they are very good sticks. There is a reason that G.Loomis is one of the few if not the only rod builder in U.S. that builds their own rod blanks here in the states. Two places where $ really count are shoes and fishing rods.