Quote Originally Posted by Shimano4Life View Post
First, we need to know what kind of jig you will be throwing. Casting jig, flippin jig, football jig, finesse jig?

There are many different actions that can suit the applications you are wanting.

I have 3. First, Shimano Crucial 6'10"H fast action for flippin jigs (3/8 - 1oz.). Also, Shimano Cumara 7'2"M extra fast action for casting jigs (1/4 - 1/2oz). Lastly, Shimano Cumara 7'2" MH extra fast action for football jigs (3/8 - 1oz).

A good all around rod is the Shimano Cumara 7'2"MH fast action. You can downsize line if you need to, and the rod still has a limber tip to accommodate for lighter lines.

I'm sure some other guys will have more inputs as well........
All excellent choices...went through the same problem myself this past fall. I ended up with a Falcon Cara T7 finesse jig special, b/c I throw a lot of 1/4 & 3/8 oz. jigs. But something else to consider is how hard your hook set is (compared to at least a few people) and what line you use. I prefer flouro for jigs, but if you have a heavy hookset, watch heavy action rods. The slightest defect in your line will cause a break. I use a MH action usually with 17 lbs. flouro (depending on conditions) b/c of invisibility. I'm sure there are some guys on here that prefer braid--little stronger, just doesn't blend as well IMO. Typically I'd say MH with flouro, H with braid. But either way, definetly get something with a fast tip--looking for backbone in the jig rod.
I would suggest a BPS Carbonlite rod (on sale right now for either $80 or $90)--guys I work with at BPS really love it. There's also an American Rodsmith rod I actually just looked at today at A2O in Clarksville, IN, that's like $80 too. Looked and felt great, but didn't really need one. Hope this helps a little.