Hello,

 

I'm currently in the market for a high end rod for working jigs. Most notably swim jigs and bottom dragging. I'll most likely use 20lb FC cause I've absolutely fallen for it and detecting bites even on slack line. What I'm looking for is recommendations on a reel. I'd looking preferably for something on the lighter side, good for a wide range 3/8ths up to 2oz, a fair capacity for when I make a long cast in open water, and I really don't want to go heavier than the Tatula Elites or SV TW. These I have experience with and love them. Any other reels I should also consider? I own several Shimanos, and Lews. Abu-wise, I've only used the winch which was a great reel for me. I am willing to pay for quality. 

It's going to be tough to find a rod that performs well with a range of weight that size.  3/8-1 or 1.25 would be more realistic.  

I love my Met B for just about anything, but it does well with jigs.  I think my JDM pitches a little better then my USDM Met B because the JDM has a smaller spool.  

Conquest 100

 

2 hours ago, Rusty_Shackleford said:

It's going to be tough to find a rod that performs well with a range of weight that size.  3/8-1 or 1.25 would be more realistic.  

I love my Met B for just about anything, but it does well with jigs.  I think my JDM pitches a little better then my USDM Met B because the JDM has a smaller spool.  

I need to amend that lure weight range. It's 3/8 to 1.5. The Met 2020 is definitely on my radar, but I haven't heard much about how it handles the heavier FCs (17 to 20lb) which i prefer over braid for open water situations. Ever since feeling the bite on slack line, I've been sold on it.

2 hours ago, Sir Shamsalot said:

I need to amend that lure weight range. It's 3/8 to 1.5. The Met 2020 is definitely on my radar, but I haven't heard much about how it handles the heavier FCs (17 to 20lb) which i prefer over braid for open water situations. Ever since feeling the bite on slack line, I've been sold on it.

The heaviest FC ive use on it is 15lb and it's handled it well.  I think braid is far and away more sensitive then FC but I hesitate to use it unless its absolutely necessary.

If you want to use jigs from 3/8-1.5 oz check out mag tapers.

On 12/31/2020 at 4:38 AM, GetFishorDieTryin said:

It's going to be tough to find a rod that performs well with a range of weight that size.  3/8-1 or 1.25 would be more realistic.  

I love my Met B for just about anything, but it does well with jigs.  I think my JDM pitches a little better then my USDM Met B because the JDM has a smaller spool.  

So now I'm looking at the Met B or a Bantam. The rod i plan to put this reel on is a St. Croix Legend Xtreme 7'4" HF. I bought it for swim jig sensitivity as well as pitching/flipping/bottom dragging duty. The rod actually has good sized guides and leader knots will pass through easily. So I've pretty much narrowed my selection down to a Bantam, Met B, or a Steez SV TW. Does the Met B add to the sensitivity?