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What would you folks suggest as far as a rod for throwing small 1/32 or 1/16th jigs from the shore. Right now i am using a 9 foot bps crappie rod, its older and the rod itself seems like it gets heavy after a while. I am also using 2 lb test and after breaking a few off today i realized i need to go back to 4 lb test but i think i will lose some distance if i do. I am normally a g loomis man but not sure what to look for, even a st croix would be fine.
I would suggest the BnM TCB rod. Very light and sensitive rod and can cast those smaller jigs with ease. Lots of good reviews
You’ll get tons of recommendations on this but I would ask what is your budget...what length do you prefer.......how important is sensitivity to you? I tried casting years ago using 9 foot rods but to me for cast and retrieve it is just to heavy. I have an 8’ 3” rod and it only weighs 2.5 ounces but I find that rod even too heavy and unwieldy for casting.Quote:
Originally Posted by bobothewizard
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I think the problem i have is i am not sure what size/length would be best. The 9 foot i have seems to long, but i think a 6'5" would be to short. Cost wise i would like to keep it under 250 as i would really only use it in fall/winter.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alphahawk
I to recommend the BnM TCB rod if you are wanting a smaller rod.
on rod action look for "ultra-lite" in whatever length you want. Can get them short and long
The TCB is a great rod for the money. If you’re wanting to spend the money you’ve quoted I suggest you pose this question over on the Panfish forum under “All things ultralight”. Several folks there have this rod. DIGITAKA! - Japan Fishing Tackle StoreQuote:
Originally Posted by bobothewizard
This rod is well under your budget and is a great rod. All Fuji components. It is $150 delivered to your door out of Japan. You won’t find a rod of this caliber here near the price. But don’t take my word....as I said several over in Panfish forum own this rod and give it stellar reviews. If you check out my YouTube channel you can find reviews of the TCB rod and a lot of Japanese rods in your price range.
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If you like Loomis, their TSR rods are excellent. I have the TSR 790, which I think works great for 1/32 oz jigs.Quote:
Originally Posted by bobothewizard
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JDM rods are another option. Here's the link to the Ultralight forum Alphahawk mentioned above:
https://www.crappie.com/crappie/all-things-ultralight/
Wow i never even noticed that forum, completely missed it. I was looking at that TSR 790, might actually get that. Thanks guys for all the input and definately for that forum that I completly missed, it actually answers some questions that I had next about line :)
I would also recommend the TCB Leland Rod. It is light as a feather and super sensitive. Pair that with a Pfluger President 20 and your in business. Both for less than 150.
Man I would not want to be casting with a 9ft rod all day. I bet it wears you out.
Lol, oh yeah after about 3 hours your back starts to hurt...Quote:
Originally Posted by Grainraiser
The best casting rod that I have is a 7' St Croix trout rod. TSS70LXF2. It'll sling a 1/32 with a BGBS on 4# line.
I have a GLoomis E6X that I dock shoot with. It casts good but I get more distance shooting the jig than I do casting it. I think it's a medium weight rod.
Both are as light as a feather.
longer rods typically have more whip and will cast a bit further , that coupled with the ability to hold the jig higher in the water column easily makes them a bit more suitable for shore adventures .
i prefer an 8 if i think there are substantial size fish in the mix and if its just about distance i like a 7 . i rarely hit the bank 3 hours so the weight of a rod isnt a worry most of the time .
i do know some rods are so light they feel like a straw and can be tough to manage in a breeze .
The old Berkley 7 foot cherry rods are not bad off the bank . but if you want to spend money there are several great rods out there .
I personally feel that much over a 75 bucks or so is about i own a this or that and not about it being that much better than a less expensive rod .
my humble opinion if you will .
I gotta agree. I don’t fish my Sam heaton 9ft That much anymore because of the length. That said, if sitting on a foldup next to the stream......Quote:
Originally Posted by Grainraiser
Bob
I love my St. Croix Panfish 7' LXF. The smaller grip did not take getting used to like I thought it would. I have a 25 President with mine. The 20 seemed to small for me.
Never had to go to a rod over 6.5' as long as it had a light action/good flex when it loads up on the back cast. Lure weight adds to jig head weight so 1/32 oz is not what is being cast with lures adding to it.
example:
https://i.imgur.com/SM5bOrV.jpg
You can also use a 1/24 oz ball head jig and get a bit longer casts, slightly heavier weight not affect presentation (lure speed or action). Light line (I always use 6# test braid) is strike sensitive even at 30' and sets the hook far better than mono or line types that have a spool-memory coil and twist.
JMHO
Take a look at the line up of rods offered by B n' M (available at Grizzly Jig Co.). They have an extensive line of rods available. And from decades of casting from shore and by boat, I'll tell you what works for me.
It's a B n' M (SHSS7) Sam Heaton Super Sensitive rod in the 7' length. I balance this with a Pflueger series 20 President reel. Filled with 2# test Fireline Crystal braid with a 3' or 4' length of fluorocarbon for a leader. Trust me when I tell you that you can cast this combination all day long with no fatigue. And it will cast 1/16 & 1/32 oz. jig/plastic combinations extremely well.
I've yet to find another rod/reel combination that performs as well as this one, and I've tried many. I have several of these and am very satisfied. JMO! :)
Jenko makes some nice rods. Their sevens are nice. But I’ve found that a nice reel spooled properly with #3 test will zing that jig on any length rod.
BnM Leeland TCB 6 and a half ft.
I’ve handled the St Croix premier 66lf and fallen in love with it. It’s very similar to a rod Ive had for years And will sling jigs with the best of them. Just put it on your list of rod to handle before you buy. I also have a hard time buying any rod for casting and accuracy without handling it first.