Jigging rods

[gkicker13]

What is the difference between jigging rods and rigging rods? I have a 6' 6" ml fast rod for jigging but always wanted 7' ML for jigging but the manufacturer calls it a rigging rod. Any suggestions for reef jigging rod length?

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[Papascott]

Out of curiosity, why so long for jigging rod?

[Jim Stedke]

Rigging rods are slower action rods than jigging rods. It would likely feel soft and mushy. Not what you want for jigging.

[gkicker13]

Out of curiosity, why so long for jigging rod?

Honestly there is no justifiable reason for a 7' rod over a 6' rod except for I want one. That's a terrible reason but I am new to the vertical jigging. I have been to several inland lakes where the cast and jig back retrieve is used so for that the longer the rod, the longer the casts.

I am looking at the Fenwick Elite series walleye rods and the rigging rod has the same specs as the jigging rod, minus 3". That is the only reason I asked. The rigging rod is 7' ML fast action and the jigging rod is 6'9" ML fast action rod. I appreciate your input. Probably just go with the shorter one because it says "Jigging" right on it.

[Papascott]

IMHO and a quotable "het-ism", "don't worry about what the rod says, worry about how it feels to YOU!"

[HappySnag]

gkicker13
check out St.Croix rods,i see 7' rods there.

snag

[Lundy]

Honestly there is no justifiable reason for a 7' rod over a 6' rod except for I want one. .

Just like everything else it comes down to personal preference.

To me there is much better versatility with a longer rod than a shorter rod.

To me a ML light rod is just too light for most of the presentations that I use on Erie. Inland lakes a ML is my first choice, on Erie where the average lure weight is 1/2 - 3/4 oz a ML just doesn't get the job done as well for me. For me a strong medium or even a medium heavy with a fast action works better.

A long rod can do anything a short rod can do but a short rod can not do everything you can do with a longer rod.

Again, just personal preference.

[searlest]

What is your favorite rod from St Croix for jigging the reefs ?

[bocajemma]

My go to spinning rod for everything I do on lake erie (except perch fishing) is a St. Croix Triumph 6'6" medium power, fast action (TRS66MF). I use it for jigging and for casting. Fantastic rod and not too pricey.

[Reel Advantage]

I prefer the Fenwick HMG 6' Medium.

[Shortdrift]

St. Croix Avid 5'-9" Medium Xtra Fast spooled with 8# Fireline Crystal and 15#Seagaur leader. Works just fine for vertical jigging and pump/snap casting.

[Gottagofishn]

I use a high end G Loomas for jigging heavier jigs and deeper water. I stick to the St. Croix Ledgend Elite for lighter applications.....

[Lundy]

St. Croix Avid 5'-9" Medium Xtra Fast spooled with 8# Fireline Crystal and 15#Seagaur leader. Works just fine for vertical jigging and pump/snap casting.

The individual preference on rod length could also have something to do with each fisherman's personal stature also. I would imagine that King Kong would feel more comfortable with a longer rod than Peter Pan would feel comfortable using:D

I like longer rods for the simple math. Rod tip speed creates more casting distance, jig hop height and distance moved horizontal, distance and time of fall. Some days none that is critical, others it is.

Also for jigging heavy jigs on the reefs a longer rod really reduces the fatigue factor over a shorter rod, You just don't have to work as hard to effectively move the jigs on the days they want it aggressively moved.

That is just my opinion.

[cramerk]

The Fenwick HMG 6ft is my go to rod. I have the St. Croix avid in 6'6 and 6'3 amd a G loomis GLX but still prefer the HMG for its feel and hook set for jigging

[Ey3FrenZy]

My buddies and I all have the MOJO BASS RODS by St. Croix. 6'6 ML AWESOME ROD that has backbone but is also sensitve enough to feel the lightest jig on the bottom. Going for less than $100 and the Rod Shoppe.

[Double J]

What is your favorite rod from St Croix for jigging the reefs ?

my favorite 2 are st croix avid 6'6'' ml and the premier 6'6'' ml.love em both.usually grab the premier for 5/8oz and avid if jiggin 3/4.premier is one helluva stick for the money!

[Rod Hawg]

I use a 6'6 Loomis or St Croix. Both good rods.

[BURNIN DAYLIGHT]

st. Croix avid 5'-9" medium xtra fast spooled with 8# fireline crystal and 15#seagaur leader. Works just fine for vertical jigging and pump/snap casting.

i also run st.croix 5'9 avid med xfast tip i have 4 of them run about $140 worth every dime to me. Very sensitive ,feel every thing also work wonder for perch . I use 10lb fire line in smoke i bought 4 because i dont like to share my 2 that i use so i got 1 for the wife and one for who ever else goes with me kids or who ever . You wont be disapointed .they also have a great waranty i broke mine they replased it within 2 weeks when you send it back.
You can out fish your buddies due to the feel of the light bites that you will feel.

[gaterman]

This is just somthing to check into but st croix has a new rod out just for walleye jiging. They just came out this year, I think its called the eyecon? They are right around $100 and everyone I talk to say they are well worth the money. In fact one guy says it feels like a 2 or $300 rod. Some are for jiging and some are for rigging. check them out at cabelas.com.

[10fish]

This is just somthing to check into but st croix has a new rod out just for walleye jiging. They just came out this year, I think its called the eyecon? They are right around $100 and everyone I talk to say they are well worth the money. In fact one guy says it feels like a 2 or $300 rod. Some are for jiging and some are for rigging. check them out at cabelas.com.


I love my Avid 6 ML for jigging.

The Eyecons ( like the Trimuph and mojo bass ) are made in Mexico- if that makes a difference

[buck.eyehunter]

I personally like a six foot medium power. I like loomis rods for lightness and sensitivity. I use a diawa veinto baitcast with twitching bar that brings in line with. Your thumb for two rod applications this works very well to keep tor rod angle vertical. I like the short rod its lighter and less affected by wind. Mike Knippenberg

[gkicker13]

I ended up going with the 6'9" Elite-tech walleye rod from fenwick. I like the feel, the light weight and the action seems like it is exactly what you need for vertical jigging. Only way to tell for sure though is to get the boat ready and hit the water!