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Cheap rod for jigging
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11/29/17 08:24 PM
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20lberorbust
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I have a spare reel (cheap) and would love to swing by academy or walmart and get a cheap heavy action rod and some braided line just to have a third setup temporarily for a jig. I find im spending a lot of wasted time tying on different baits.
Does anyone recommend one of the cheaper rods that will get the job done until I upgrade?
Big B
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Re: Cheap rod for jigging
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#12520482
11/29/17 08:53 PM
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J_Cagle_Fishing
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define cheap? what is your price range ?
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Re: Cheap rod for jigging
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11/29/17 09:01 PM
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20lberorbust
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Is less than 35-40 doable?
Big B
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Re: Cheap rod for jigging
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11/29/17 09:05 PM
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Academy. The blue Ethos casting rod in heavy for $69. Its sold out online, but in store availability is usually good. Dont get the nano guides, the regular Ethos guides. I dont have this rod, but examined it in store many times. Its highly recommended by others here on TFF.
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Re: Cheap rod for jigging
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11/29/17 09:12 PM
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Cabelas The Fenwick silver hawk II is in the online bargain cave for $49. They are at $49 for two of the MH models. I have the original Silver Hawk in MH and Id say its really a heavy power and throw braid on it no problem Id get the fast action (not the extra fast) for jigs
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Re: Cheap rod for jigging
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11/29/17 09:15 PM
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If $40 is the ceiling, a one piece ugly Stik GX2 in MH will handle heavy braid and heavy jigs no problem, but you will hate it (arm fatigue and low sensitivity)
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Re: Cheap rod for jigging
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11/29/17 09:28 PM
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20lberorbust
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Thanks for the responses guys. Maybe this is opening another can of worms but do you use MH or H action rods for flipping jigs?
Big B
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Re: Cheap rod for jigging
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#12520523
11/29/17 09:32 PM
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J_Cagle_Fishing
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diawa laguna rods are 30 bucks and are very sensitive. diawa aird rods are also good rods for around 40 bucks
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Re: Cheap rod for jigging
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11/29/17 09:34 PM
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Lilly pads, thick vegetationheavy power Open water sparse timber I use the Fenwick Silver Hawk in MH. But its really a heavy power
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Re: Cheap rod for jigging
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11/29/17 09:37 PM
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TexasTechBassAngler
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Academy. The blue Ethos casting rod in heavy for $69. Its sold out online, but in store availability is usually good. Dont get the nano guides, the regular Ethos guides. I dont have this rod, but examined it in store many times. Its highly recommended by others here on TFF. This... great rod for the money. Heavy action for flipping jigs
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Re: Cheap rod for jigging
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11/29/17 09:47 PM
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20lberorbust
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Hearing a lot of good things about the ethos...maybe I should up the budget a little
Big B
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Re: Cheap rod for jigging
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11/29/17 09:50 PM
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You should. It would be money well spent
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Re: Cheap rod for jigging
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11/29/17 10:29 PM
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cephusjoe
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H2o express for me, I prefer it over a lot of my higher end rods. Cork grips and light. I cant find any of the old HD models now, only micro. I hear you can get them in stores but not hear in Abilene but we are getting a new one soon!
Mcurtain county okie
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Re: Cheap rod for jigging
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11/29/17 11:17 PM
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If trying to narrow down to one rod I would go H to cover all your bases. If you go MH you won't be able to flip thick vegetation or heavy cover effectively.
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Re: Cheap rod for jigging
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11/30/17 12:24 AM
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Thanks for the responses guys. Maybe this is opening another can of worms but do you use MH or H action rods for flipping jigs? It depends, are you going to "flip" or "pitch" jigs? For pitching I would go with the M/H and for flipping I would go with the H action rod.
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