I use different rods for different Jig presentations....

For pitching in heavy cover 7'6" Heavy Loomis "Flippin Stick" ABU 6600 D5

For dragging the bottom in deeper water 7' Loomis MBR844C Chronarch 50Mg

For pitching docks, piling, etc. 6' MH Lamiglas custom. Chronarch 50Mg

Ronnie

Thanks for all the replies.  I'm more confused now then ever.    But seriously thanks a lot, I had kinda figured on a slightly longer/firmer rod and a high gear ration reel.  Really looking forward to fishing for the big ones this winter.   ;D

Thanks for all the replies. I'm more confused now then ever. But seriously thanks a lot, I had kinda figured on a slightly longer/firmer rod and a high gear ration reel. Really looking forward to fishing for the big ones this winter. ;D

Definitely go with a longer rod, heavier power, and higher gear ratio, but keep in mind that fishing is very opinionated. What I tell people is go into a Cabelas and just feel out the rods. Whatever feels right for you and is in your price range, that is the one you should go with.

Put it this way.  If you want as simple as an answer as can be, here you go.  Buy the most sensitive rod you can afford.  Find a length thats comfortable for YOU to use.  Buy a rod thats got enough power to fish the conditions that YOU normally find yourself fishing in.  A medium heavy will serve you well just about anywhere.

here in socal i do most of my jig fishing deeper than 25 feet and drag/ small hops. i also might be in the minority cuz i like a heavy rod.

my combo is a dx744, td-z 103h, 12lb toray

I use a Dobyns 704MH with an Abu Revo Sx 7.1:1

I practically sleep with this setup.