Fishing rod recommendation for throwing 1/32 oz jigs

I have been fishing more and more 1/32 oz jig heads lately and really don't have a rod that will cast them very far. What do you recommend? I would like to keep it cheap...letting kids use them I don't want anything expensive. I like the looks of the 4'6" Mr. Crappie UL rig at Academy...and the balance feels good. The other rig I have looked at is the 4'6" Shakespear Micro Series UL spinning rig at Wal-Mart. Will the 4'6" rods throw a 1/32 jig very far? I have also seen a 7' Micro Series rod at Wal-Mart in Light weight not UL. What do you think?

Thanks.

The rods I use are from walmart in Madison. It is a 6 1/2 ft light action rod. I will check the name tomorrow and post it. It will sling the little jig very well. Only about 17.00 I think. Will post a picture as well

Thanks...Yeah it is your fault...you got me started with the 1/32 jig heads you gave me. I like they way they fish, just don't throw well on my medium action stuff.

Longer rod, lighter line, bigger reel spool ...

All will help you cast farther.

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Originally Posted by flintcreek

I have been fishing more and more 1/32 oz jig heads lately and really don't have a rod that will cast them very far. What do you recommend? I would like to keep it cheap...letting kids use them I don't want anything expensive. I like the looks of the 4'6" Mr. Crappie UL rig at Academy...and the balance feels good. The other rig I have looked at is the 4'6" Shakespear Micro Series UL spinning rig at Wal-Mart. Will the 4'6" rods throw a 1/32 jig very far? I have also seen a 7' Micro Series rod at Wal-Mart in Light weight not UL. What do you think?

Thanks.

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the micro series 7 ft. light action was used to catch these yesterday . I have Pflueger president reels on both micro rod this and a browning "airstream" rod bought on site .Attachment 244055Attachment 244056Attachment 244057Attachment 244058

That's a hog of a gill! :ThumbsUp

Here is the set up I use. Shakespeare micro series rod 7 ft light action 2 piece rod and a cardinal sx10 reel. Both from Madison Wal mart.
Rod was about 17.00 and reel was 29.00 very good combo for the light jigs. Have caught bass up to 4 lbs on it . I use the 6 lb high vis. line

Thanks guys I see at least one of these 7' micro series rods in my future and I will check out the Cardinal and Pfleuger reels. I have been hooked on the Mitchell Avocet II reels and they changed them up so I have been looking for a replacement. I pretty much and hooked on the 6 lb hi vis Mr. Crappie Line for crappie and gills.

Went by and picked up the 7' Micro Series rod at Wal-Mart this afternoon. I am going to use a Shimano reel that I already have spooled with 6 lb hi vis line with it for now. I will probably upgrade the reel a little later.

Of all the rods i've ever tried for casting 1/32oz jigs, the micro lite glass rod from BPS is hands down my favorite and it's the cheapest! They are also only $20. I like the 5.5 or 6 ft rods for cast 1/32 oz jigs. Use 4lbs test line. The more line you have on your reel the easier it is. I use shimano Sedona reels.

Bass Pro Shops Micro Lite Glass Spinning Rod | Bass Pro Shops: The Best Hunting, Fishing, Camping & Outdoor Gear

Hey eagle just curious what that motor oil colored paddle tail is? Looks different than a slider... Looks like a bluegill getter!

Those are custom made. I happen to know the guy that made them lol . It's a copy of yums neon red motor oil .

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Did you make them? Lol... They look to be around an inch long am I off?

Yes they are 1.5 long

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For distance casting of light jigs don't go below 5'6", and over 6' is even better, imo. 4lb is as heavy as I would go with mono line.

I got out and tried the 7' Shakespeare Micro Series Light rod and really liked it, casts the 1/32 oz jigs just great and has a good feel with a fish on.

FYI Dicks sporting goods has the SX10 reel for 29.95 with free shipping and a 10.00 rebate

Abu Garcia Cardinal SX Spinning Reel | DICK'S Sporting Goods

Fishingman, thanks if I get over to Huntsville this weekend I will swing by Dicks and look at them.

Use a longer rod. Plus you don't have to jerk yourself out of the boat trying to hook 'em. Just lift the rod and give a little pull. I'm spoiled, only rods I use are G Loomis in 7', but then I don't troll a virtual net either.