I'm looking for a new jig rod. I mainly throw 3/8 oz arkie heads with some 3/8 and 1/2 oz football. I've narrowed it down to the 7' mh micro magic pro and 7'1" mh jwr E6X. I realize the Loomis is pretty new so it might not have a lot of info yet.

Which is more sensitive and better overall for jigs? Thanks a bunch.

Sadly, I have not fished with a EX6 yet but I'm sure it is a good Bass rod. I can tell you that you will not be disappointed with a Duckett Micro Magic Pro rod. It is simply a fantastic rod to fish with, balanced and sensitive. Maybe some one can tell you a little about the EX6 that has fished with it. Good Luck.

Micro Magics are a very sensitive and light rod. I have not had the pro yet, but will soon. Will let you know. Had an issue with customer service, but they ended up clearing it up.

Do the micro magic's turn yellow?

I know it doesn't affect the fishing, just curious.

Do the micro magic's turn yellow?

I know it doesn't affect the fishing, just curious.

 

You are thinking about first gen Ghost, different series.

No they do not turn yellow. The first Gen of the Ghost rods had a bad batch of clear coat that turned them yellow. Duckett replaced those rod's free of charge, or at least they replaced my Ghost rods that turned yellow with new ones.

I like my MMP a lot. Lightweight and the balance is pretty good. Picked one up from fishfreakonline locally. Great store.

Quick update:

 

I found a guy who let me demo his 7'1" MH E6X for a morning of fishing.  I had handled them in bass pro but I was glad I got the chance to fish with it.  It was  sensitive.  I never had to wonder what  my jig was doing or when I had a bite.  The fit and finish was nice and the soft tip loaded well and made for accurate casting.

 

There was only a few things I did not care for.  It seemed the reel nut seemed to work itself loose a little so I kept checking it eveyr so often.  The contoured handle wasn't the most comfortable for me.  The rod was a little heavier and balanced a little further forward then I was used too but it wasn't anything I couldn't get accustomed to.  Overall I really like the rod and was really glad I was able to fish with the rod.

 

I went to bass pro yesterday to pick up an E6X.  My bass pro had a bunch of rods on sale as part of a "rod riot" and had 1 Duckett 7'MH micro magic for $119.  I played around with it and asked one of the associates if I could put a Revo SX on it (weights the same as my Lews) and walked out with the Duckett.

 

I got to fish the Duckett this morning and caught several bass in the 2.5-3.25 lb range.  I really like the Duckett.  It seems more sensitive then the Loomis and is very light.  I need more time on the water with the rod but so far I am glad I picked up the Duckett.  The only thing I do not like about the Duckett is the bait hanger.  Its fine for a jig but I was looking at adding another micro magic or ghost for carolina rigs and the closed bait hanger doesn't allow me to keep my hook in my bait and put it on the hanger.  Its a minor issue that I can probably work around.

Glad you like it. Let us know what you think after you have fished with it a little more.