Jigging Rod Recommendation

Hey All! New here and want to gather some opinions from some fellow fisherman.

I am fairly new to using forward facing sonar and the first thing I figured out is I need some long poles! My current rod/reel combos are St Croix Avid 6-6.5ft spinning rods with Shimano Stradic Ci4 reels. I use 6-8lb line with tandem 1/16oz jigs or a single 1/8oz jig. I can feel the lightest of taps on these set ups.

I am interested in a 12-14 foot vertical jigging rod that would enable me to drop down my tandem 1/16 rigs or a single 1/8oz jig. Ideally this rod would use a spinning reel, have a mid reel seat on the handle (not rear seat), and be sensitive enough to where I can feel a light thump. I would appreciate any recommendations no matter how cheap or how expensive.

Thanks everyone!

I started with a 12' BnM BGJP rod, but found it a bit unwieldly and heavy for any long time constant use when flipping double jig rigs Livescope fishing. I received a 12' BnM Diamond Series rod and found it to be just as effective and much lighter in hand. I've only had experience with it for a couple of trips, so I'm not sure it would be what you're looking for ... if, in fact, you're specifically looking for a vertical jigging rod. I don't vertical jig often enough to determine if this rod would be the best fit for that purpose.

I'm sure it will be mentioned by other members, but you might also want to look into the Southern Crappie Rods selections. They are Kevlar rods, not graphite. I'd suggest looking at the T series rods, (like the 122T Stump Jumper) as the T series are IX7, whereas the regular series rods are medium IX6 ... and I've found the stiffer rods do transmit lite hits better. (just my experience)

Also remember : the longer rods generally have long handles (rod holder use) or extended handles (hookset leverage) so they're not actually as "long" as advertised, as far as length of rod from front of handle to rod tip.

Luck2ya in your search !!

I have the acc crappie stix 13 foot super grip but in a rear reel seat & it’s a great rod. I’ll buy another acc rod again when I buy my next one.

Anyone tried the Jenko Fishing Kevin Rogers 13ft jigging rod? I have small hands and the extra thin EVA foam sounds like it may be a good fit. Although I am used to cork.

I've heard some good things on that rod although I don't own one.

The older I get, the lighter I like. I just take a net for the bass, grinnell, drum, gar, catfish or occasional large crappie that I may catch. The joys of river fishing.

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Anyone tried the Jenko Fishing Kevin Rogers 13ft jigging rod? I have small hands and the extra thin EVA foam sounds like it may be a good fit. Although I am used to cork.

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I have one and really like it.
I have the 10 footer coming UPS tomorrow from Midway USA.
Last few trips out, I have been pitching jigs with an 8 foot ACCCRAPPIESTIX rod and been pretty successful with it. Fishing pressure and just spooky fish hasn’t allowed me to fish too much vertical at home lake.
Just position yourself about 14-16 away from target fish and pitch past target. Control jig to desired depth and slowly reel over and past fish.
You will see fish began to follow jig as it passes above and in front of it.
Continue to reel. I found if you stop the fish won’t commit and just turn away this time of year.
Hope this helps.


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I’ve got a Sam Heaton Super Sensitive and an ACC Crappie Stix rod. I like em both, but for different reasons. I run 6 lb mono on the Sam Heaton and 8 lb mono on the ACC.


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"You will see fish began to follow jig as it passes above and in front of it.
Continue to reel. I found if you stop the fish won’t commit and just turn away this time of year."


I have found this to be true when fishing with Livescope and pitching/casting to fish. Slowly act like your taking the jig from the fish and you will have a better chance of hooking up.

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Originally Posted by Grainraiser

"You will see fish began to follow jig as it passes above and in front of it.
Continue to reel. I found if you stop the fish won’t commit and just turn away this time of year."


I have found this to be true when fishing with Livescope and pitching/casting to fish. Slowly act like your taking the jig from the fish and you will have a better chance of hooking up.

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Exactly what I do…..limited out this afternoon with this method…

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Originally Posted by Grainraiser

"You will see fish began to follow jig as it passes above and in front of it.
Continue to reel. I found if you stop the fish won’t commit and just turn away this time of year."


I have found this to be true when fishing with Livescope and pitching/casting to fish. Slowly act like your taking the jig from the fish and you will have a better chance of hooking up.

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Exactly what I do…..limited out this afternoon with this method…

I lake a long stiff rod,of all the Rods I have, and tried I have settled on a Denali 16 foot trolling rod and fish most the time with a quarter ounce jig it will swing a pound and a half Crappie no nets, yes it heavy but 81 year old it my choice.


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I like my ACC Crappie Stix rod. They make one long enough to meet your requirements.
I like my BnM Tree Thumper too but it's a 10 footer.