Anybody have the Sam Heaton Super Sensitive? I have been hearing how light it is and would like to replace my 11' Ozark with something lighter. How is the backbone? I don't care for a whippy jig pole.
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Anybody have the Sam Heaton Super Sensitive? I have been hearing how light it is and would like to replace my 11' Ozark with something lighter. How is the backbone? I don't care for a whippy jig pole.
I purchased 2 recently. 10 footers. They are light, but will handle a good fish. I'm fishing mine with solo reels in shallow water only.
Funny you ask....I bought one 2 years ago. Was gonna start "jigging" more and lest "cast and retrieve...........NOT!! Still got it, but have yet to use it but a few times. Maybe I can get to Conway one of these years and pull in one of those SLABS!! :biggrin
Backbone don't compare to a Ozark !!!!!
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Originally Posted by hawgdog
Give me a holler Randy. I'll put you on a slab bite that will make you put those short rods on the shelf!
Cmj - Randy does have a jiggin pole. I saw it one day. The problem is if he takes that 5' pole in the boat, its in his hand at the end of the day. I sure would like to put him on a day of jig fishin those cypress and pads. Maybe even the pool. Let us know when and we will make the trip. He's been working the last 21 days straight and needs a break.
Sam Heaton was my first jig pole that has eyes. Still have it today
I'll be out there tomorrow! Yall come on out and join the party!
I'll be dreaming about the slabs while in a meeting all day tomorrow. If Chris only catches small ones, then it is too early. If not, I will be out there the first chance I get!
I think I hijacked my own thread!
Any suggestions on a lightweight fast action rod in the 11-12 foot range?
Sam Heaton is a great rod just don't have the backbone I want a little whippy on tip....
OZARK still the best jig pole out their !!!!
Get a 11' Huckabee. Lots of backbone and sensitivity.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cmj
I love my Ozarks, but like my Huckabee's better.Quote:
Originally Posted by MEATGETTER
Amen to that!!!!LOL
Best Jig rod on Market for dipping for big fish.. Wouldn't trade mine ( I have 4 of them) for any other rod out there.
Grizzly elite 12'. Get it at grizzly jig about 50 bucks. Light with alot of backbone. I've fished 3 years with it.
Grizzly Jig buck brush rod. 9'6" and 10'6". Light weight and back bone. I've been using the ozark rear seat and bought a buck brush rod for wade fishing and I love it. It is my go to rod. I fieel with it's stiffness it is more sensitive and it has a removable butt piece that I like.
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Originally Posted by crapAlicous
Meat Dragga or the Dippin Rod? I have used the MD, not much lighter than my Ozark.
I've got a BnM that has lots of back bone. I even use it for catfish and have used it beach fishing. Not sure of what model it is. I'll look and let you know. It has spinning rod eyes which may not be the best for sticking through a cypress thicket.
A rear seated 10-11 foot Ozark puts them in the boat for me. I got to say tho when I go to Bass Pro some of those long fly rods melt in my hand when I think about vertical jigging with one. They feel sweet, and expensive. Back in the day a fly rod was all I had to vertical jig with.
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Originally Posted by CrappiePro
I have held some of those rods myself. They sure are sweet, but the price tag ain't so sweet!