JIg Rod? What Should I Get.

[FishinPhil]

Hey guys, Im looking for a good jig rod but my limit is $200. I would like some suggestions on what to get. Im having trouble deciding what I want and could use some help. Thanks in advance for all the great info I know you guys will give me

[CMIDD]

Loomis Mossyback 854 makes for a pretty good one. And its within your price range, well, a few dollars over.

[zx150]

I like the Loomis.

[MsgMills]

I bought 3 MH 6'6" custom made rods from Tim Tiptom's Custom Rods...I will swear by them especially for how light they are. Plus he puts Titanium Rod guides and a lure holder on his custom rods. They are under warranty for a year. Call Tim at 502-553-1101 tell him Clyde sent you his way.....

Plus I bought the wife a Spinning rod for her birthday, so I have purchased 4 rods from Tim and will buy nothing else while I'm fishing.

[DJD]

For your price range check out Shimano. The Crucial rods are in your price range but the Cumara is better for a few dollars more. What size rod are you hunting for?

[SuperSprint007]

Hey guys, Im looking for a good jig rod but my limit is $200. I would like some suggestions on what to get. Im having trouble deciding what I want and could use some help. Thanks in advance for all the great info I know you guys will give me

Another thing to consider is how heavy a jig do you want to throw? If you like the 1/2 or better jigs, then I would go with the G-Loomis. Shimano Cumara's have good feel to them, but do not seem to have as good a backbone on them.
Also something to think about is how tall you are to match up with your choice when flippin or pitchin. If you can get to a fishing store, and not a big box store, take your reel with you and see how it feels on the rod. Both Shimano and G-Loomis make great products, with great warranties. Good Luck

[HawgHunter75]

I ran upon a G-Loomis IMX 7'0'' MH action a couple months ago at Sportsmen's Warehouse for about 225, it's by far the best jig rod I have ever owned, and weighs next to nothing.

just my opinion...

[Col Forbin]

Like someone else said, it really depends on the jig (weight). For an all around general jig rod 5/8 and under, or even as high as 3/4 I would go with the cumara in that range, I would just make sure you get an Extra fast action. The MH extra fast cumara, has more backbone than a Heavy with just a fast action. With the MH Extra fast you can cast anything from 1/4 oz to about a 3/4 (it says up to an oz., but don't believe it). They were designed for bottom bouncing sensitivity - and the warrantee can't by beat. Loomis are good too, but I would pay for the GLX if I were to get a Loomis over the cumara. Now for heavier jigs 3/4 - 1 oz. and for stroking I had to shop around forever - I ended up with a St. Croix - it had the most backbone, and I also like an H & H if you are into stroking a jig - which around here is deadly.

[pastorbass]

Several months ago I added a new jig rod to the collection and love it. It is a shimano compre graphite rod. 7 ft medium heavy. It was only 99 bucks and it is one of the most sensitive rods I have ever used. I put a diawa reel with the twitchin button on it. My jig bite has greatly improved.

[stoner]

I second Don, under 200.00 crucial over 200.00 Loomis or Cumara (they are both great). I think the Cumara will do what you want with the heavier jigs too also around 230.00.

Hope everyone has a great holiday.
Stoner

[lizardking]

You can waste your money on the Rods' Above or you can have the equivelent
for less listen to MsgMills and I ... Tim Tiptons Rods are Top Notch! hes located just off Dixie Hwy 502-553-1101 and tell him Sam Boles sent ya.

[00SKEETER]

I've recently switched to Powell Rods. They've dropped their prices to $139. They're very light and sensitive and have a lifetime warranty.