a good jig rod

[Les Young]

If you don't want to break Santas bank.Try a Shimano Clarus. $69.99/plus tax with a lifetime warranty.

[JustinM]

That's like askng which car should I buy without adding anything else. We will need details to help more. Lure weight and budget are the big ones for my help.

[Col Forbin]

Your price range will really help everyone with suggestions. I fish jigs quite a bit, and I have found that using the most sensitive rod you can find will really help. I have three that I use throughout the year - all different brands, but like them all equally. Carrot Stix Gold, Shimano Cumara, and GLoomis GLX (all over 7'). If price was no concern, I would go with the GLX. I like the Cumara and Carrot Stix gold equally, however, Shimano's over the counter exchange warrantee gives them the edge.