SenkoSlinger

Update - Went out this morning and used the jigs on the MH rod, and set my hooks harder. Ended up with two bass a little over 4 lbs, (4.2 and 4.3), and a few others in the 3 lb range. A successful pond trip! Thanks for the replies

Hey everyone, I've been a frequent outside reader who has finally decided to make an account. This community has answered a few of my questions so far, and has many information filled topics. I got into bass fishing in the later half of high school, so I was a late bloomer compared to many. Ever since I started, I've only found a stronger passion for it. My grandfather was very dedicated to the sport, and some of my fondest memories with him are the late night conversations and lessons regarding bass fishing. I'll probably end up asking simple or novice questions, but I appreciate any and all advice! Currently, I take three rods with me everywhere I go. I mostly pond hop, and have finally adjusted everything to my liking. However, I keep finding that I am losing fish only on my 3/8 oz jigs. I generally add a trailer to them, either a bandito bug or craw. I have a Lews Mach Crush 2 spinning combo, medium power, 7 ft rod, with 30 lb braid. I also have a Ugly Stik LitePro model, medium power, with 8 lb mono. Whenever I set the hooks with these particular 3/8 oz jigs, I tend to lose fish. This doesn't happen on my other baits or lures. I recently bought a Lews Mach Crush 2 Baitcasting model in a medium heavy, and it is rigged with 12 lb mono. Would the medium heavy rod have more backbone to set these jigs better? Forgive my terminology, I still have a lot to learn ?