jig rod wanted ??

[Bait O' Eggs]

There is a lot of fishing techniques and locations I dont have much desire to go learn. But Jig fishing is one of them I do want to get into. I am a bait slinging drifter that refuses to spend much time being a plug monkey. Jig fishing is kind of like drifting, with going from feel to visual. I just got my first real spinning reel Okuma Epix EX30. I got several cheap plastic shimanos for trout fishing, but nothing that would last long for steelhead/salmon. I need a pole to fit this reel to.

I believe I want a long pole, something in the neighborhood of 10 or 11 feet. I dont see the sense in buying a high quality Loomis since a bobber is visual and all that sensitivity I would be buying would be wasted.

I was at fishermans today and looking at long spinning poles. About all I saw in a long spinning pole was a Shakespeare IM-7 intrepid 2-8# 10'-6". It was about $50. Does anybody have any opinions on this pole???? [img]images/icons/confused.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/confused.gif[/img]

Any of you jig masters have any opinions on a jig pole. Am I looking at this wrong? Do I need something sensitive?

[Hookset]

No, no more toys for you, you've got enough already. [img]images/icons/tongue.gif[/img]

I'd check the Lamiglass closeout page on their web site. Seen some great float rods in the past and save you some money.
http://www.lamiglas.com/home.htm

I have two 8 1/2 foot intrepids for light
trout/kokanee trolling, they work great for this. I'm thinking the longer rod may be a little light with a 2 - 8 lb line rating. You still need some backbone to lift line and set the hook.

I've seen some St. Croix rods that would work great for this and save money over Lami and Loomis at around $120. I currently use a 9 1/2 STR1141S GL3 Loomis, really could use a longer rod like 10 1/2 or so.

Best of luck,

hook

[SteelieSteve]

BOE you need to talk to Stew. He has a TH bobber rod that is top quality. I saw it brand new and it's a fine rod and Travis is a topline rod builder. [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

[Mr. Fisherman]

Roy,

I can't believe that you didn't get one for yer BIRTHDAY! Fot Pete sakes! Ya haven't got much time left [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img]

Hey, you should get ahold of Dan!, he was telling me about those yer-a-peeing bamboo rods that they use in the tournaments over in jolly old England [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]. Maybe he could set you up. he mentioned that some of the reels don't exactly work so you would kind of have to jig them wouldn't you. You said you wanted a jigging rod [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img].

I hope you find the rod yer looking for and get the permission to go ahead and get it. And when you do, I hope you don't have to go forty days and forty nights to catch a fish with it.

Roy, I just couldn't help myself. 1.7 MILLION invitations to dinner just waiting for my string attached invitation. The wait is killing me.

Here fishy fishy fishy.........

[smilesforu]

Roy
Rod sensitivity can be very important. I have caught lots of fish that didn't take the bobber down...could feel them. Kings are notorious for this. What makes the bobber go down is a fish that isn't staying in the same spot as your bait or speed. If a fish rises with your bait the longer floats will pop up/lay down. Round floats are difficult to read (I recommend you stripe them). If a fish moves sideways it will twitch the float. What about fish that will mouth it and fall back with it? You can get your cheap rod but will be giving up some extra fish. Another nice feature with a sensitive long rod is you can still drift fish. I have spots where the extra length allows me to fish past the current in the seams on the far bank edge.....OH YA!! I had a gl2 10.5' and sold it because it wasn't sensitive enough. If you want to build your own I have a long stick kit waiting for you. 1265c with 43 million modulus (casting guides). Guy I got it for didn't have the money. If you don't want it, it won't hurt my feelings. [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] After all you did send me some of your spreader bar things. $77.60 + shipping to OR. In WA I have to charge you sales tax...grr Blank comes with a lifetime replacement warranty!! 10 bucks and the blank is replaced. Any way get a hold of me if your interested in a nice DIY rod.

[Capin' Dan]

Roy, Here is a list of my favorites.
Lamisnap at the factory in Woodland (Not that far) look at the seconds. I would not be afraid to try them.
Berkley I own a 11'6" and love it.
That Shakspere may also work out I have handled some of them and they feel good. Rick75 got a new 9'6" this last year that he has been boondogging with it and it is killer. Although I have noticed any rod he has in his hands seem to be the killer rod. He's just so serious. [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]

Dan!

[smoky]

Bait:

From talking to you at the Floatilla, I can tell you'll never be happy if you are not throwing bait and lead. Im the same way. I tell myself every time that I go out that I'm going to concentrate on bobber and jig or bobber and bait. It never happens.

You are probably right about not needing a Loomis for bobbers, but I did it any way.

Its neat feeling the bite and seeing the bobber at the same time.

We should get together and fish sometime.

[Osprey]

For the Money My vote goes for the Fenwick HMX and HMG series in 10'-5 ".
Some of the heavier 1265 and such,have problems fishing small fine wire hooks on 16 th oz and smaller jigs for Summeruns,they just have too much backbone and tend to staighten some jig hooks.......Os

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[First Bite]

BOE
A float rod around 10' would be a good choice as that would allow you to fish smaller coastal rivers and also feel right at home on the larger rivers like the Cowlitz. My favorite float rod is rated at 6-12# test and this works great year-round. I can spool up with 12# test in the winter or drop down to 6# test for summers. A float rod that can toss 1/4 oz jigs in the winter and still have the finesse to toss 1/16th oz jigs in late August is nice. I have a custom built GL2 rod that was moderately priced. With this one rod I'm covered for the entire year. It really depends how much money you want to spend too. Have fun shopping.
Mark


www.firstcastjigs.com

[moman]

I have an 8.5 Intrpid 6-12 matched with a Spirex reel for jigs. I spool with a 30-lb. Fireline (quick response to the bobber and not as much drag) tipped with 10-12 lb. flourocarbon leader. Its no GL3 but for $40 on sale at most stores, its got plenty of bone (I flip bait with a Lami 1000 and Curado). Any more length and I would have trouoble with short casts although I can see where you'd get more control, especially when you're waded up to your b.button. From the boat, I think 8.5' is plenty. Not perfect but it works for me.

[parker]

I know how you all value my opinions, but I'd suggest the Allstar 1263. It's the same as a 1263 GL3 except cheaper, higher quality, and better graphite.

If you don't trust Allstar, then I'd go with the GL3 1263.

Nice float rod.

[TH]

I like the TH 1143s.. 9'6" 6-12# a great float rod and even a chinook rod :eeK, I also like the TH 1201 a 10' 6-10# a great brat/summer jig rod.