Jig Rod choices?

Looking for a rod for jigging and flipping into heavy stuff. What are some of your favorites?

Check out a Falcon Cara Amistad... Dan

Dobyns Extreme 745
Power Tackle PT 104

Power tackle 144 or a 104.5

G. Loomis Mossyback Flipping

My personal preference is the Mossyback BCFR894. This rod is specifically designed for flipping/pitching, and I will never own a different rod other than the Mossyback's for flipping/pitching. A light, sensitive, well balanced rod is what you want for flipping/pitching and this rod has it all. This rod is the most balanced flipping rod on the market if you ask me. Built with durability and with G. Loomis' high standards, you won't find a better rod designated for flipping/pitching.

x2 on the DX745

What's your budget?

Power Tackle PG 104 or PG 104.5
https://www1.powertackle.com/products/rods/pg104-5-7-6

https://www1.powertackle.com/products/rods/pg104-7-6

I have three....the best is the cheapest one. I have a Cara Amistad ST, a Diawa Zillion, and a Megabass Levante Perfect Pitch. Hands down the Megabass is better.

G.Loomis NRX JWR 854 is my go to Jig rod. If using braid I use an IMX JWR 854

Cmack to it right. JWR 854

I am partial to the Megabass Orochi XX Perfect Pitch for most of my flipping/pitching. If its really heavy cover the Flipping Special in the same lineup is a great choice. The same 2 models in the MB Levante are good too.

+1 POWERTACKLE

I have a Kistler Magnesium2 Heavy Med-Hvy X-Fast 7'6" that I use. Worth every penny!

894

- Honestly, budget is whatever I want to spend. I hadn't really considered the jump to the $250+ rods, but I've finally started fishing jigs enough to feel comfortable with light jigs and medium/fast rods and it's time to move up to the big boys and bigger trailers in search of the ever elusive "Muy Grande"! I don't want to go cheap and lose sensitivity when I go to a bigger jig. I figured it would be a costly jump.

I love the Falcon Bucoos. I use the Lizard dragger (7' Heavy) for jigs up to 1/2 oz. For flippin and jigs over 1/2 oz I go with the 7'3" Heavy. The 7'3 also makes a good Carolina rig rod

It doesn't have to be expensive. That said, the more expensive rods are USUALLY more sensitive, lighter, and made to withstand the impact of hooksets with braid. Even the reel seats are fastened better on higher end rods. Increasing sensitivity and longevity of the rod. Mostly though, the blanks are somewhat similar on most mid to high end rods. Money goes up as costs of "parts used"'goes up. Ti vs stainless, Torzite vs alconite, metal forenut vs plastic, etc.

I made the jump not too long ago, believe the hype, NRX 894, you're welcome.

If you plan on spending some money have someone build you one on a high end blank (Eternity2, K2, NFC HM etc...). You'll get exactly what you want for not too much more than a store bought rod, or possibly spend less.

I was alternating between a Dobyns and a Falcon Cara Amistad until I tried a custom rod from Ron Grantham at Reel Time Rods. It was actually cheaper than either of the rods I was using. It is more sensitive and has a better backbone than anything I have ever used. I bought another one to use as my Carolina Rig rod. Fishing brush piles and timber I wanted something I could horse em out with and that rod fits the ticket.

This!!!!!!!!!!!!! You cannot beat a Kistler for sensitivity. They are without a doubt the best technique specific rods made.

Impulse Rods beats em all.

PG104

I was hoping that someone would chime in that have used BPS Crankin Stick.
I have 2 of them I use on smaller baits, would think they would work for 10 & 8
XS baits. $100 rods.
The 2 I have been good rods.

G loomis imx 804. Greatness

For me, the Dobyns Champion 735 and 736 do the trick real nicely. I use the 735 for MOST of the pitching situations, up to and including 5/8 oz. 3/4 I throw on the 736, just feels better to me, but the 735 an do the job with the heavier jigs too. If budget minded, there is a Savvy 766 for flipping/pitching and a Fury 766 for the same purpose. Hope this helps. Tight lines, keep safe and good luck.

Thad Rains

I like the Powell Endurance 725 which works very well. Light, sensitive with a lot of muscle but not a broom stick.

My rod of choice is a Power Tackle PG 104
https://www1.powertackle.com/products/rods/pg104-7-6

I use St Croix legend

I agree with the Kistler recommendation.

+ 3 Power tackle

I am a G. Loomis fan. If they have improved the reel seat on the NRX and you can swing $550 for a rod there is nothing in the same class. If the reel seat has not been improved, get the IMX.

Loomis makes so many different models, it will make you dizzy but day in & day out the 7' heavy IMX is my rod of choice.

I'm probably going to catch some heat for this, but I use one of these..... and it works great for me ....

http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Jo...14072703014322/

He is asking about a jig rod, not a cranking rod.

I have a falcon cara amistad st that I'd recommend. I have a orochii pitch perfect. And an 873 CRR nrx that are better. But for the money you can't beat the falcon. The orochii is crazy good rod. But the nrx is next level life changing ish..

I'm still on the good ole Duckett Micro Magic Pro. 7'3 heavy.

Custom made all the way!! As said before, get EXACTLY what you want out of it.

Love my Kistler rods and the Mag 2 that was recommended is a great jig rod. Go to the website and look at the different models and pick one out in your price range. You cannot go wrong with any of them.

Either one of these would work, and won't break the bank:

Dobyns Savvy Series SS766FLIP (179.99)
or
Dobyns Fury Series FR765FLIP (109.00)

I have the Savvy, love it