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jcstriper1
07-12-2017, 11:55 AM
Hey everyone, was wondering what everyone's preference is on a good/great jigging rod and what reel to go with it. I just tried bucktailing which i've never done before for the first time last week, (trying something new). Looking to purchase something just for jigging. ANY THOUGHTS? Thanks
John
bunker dunker
07-12-2017, 12:08 PM
6.6 med heavy rod with a jig master 500 series loaded with 30lb mono
Gerry Zagorski
07-12-2017, 12:29 PM
Are you leaning towards a spinning or conventional outfit?
henro
07-12-2017, 01:13 PM
For fluke I love my St Croix Avid Inshore 7' H Casting rod. It handles 8oz bucktails no problem and the sensitivity is unparalleled. I have it paired with a Shimano Calcutta 400B.
bowhunter
07-12-2017, 01:46 PM
I'm looking at the shimano type J .
jcstriper1
07-12-2017, 02:05 PM
Hi Jerry
conventional i'm leaning towards, unless i'm convinced spinning is better.
i'll take both opinions if you have something in mind.
thanks
jcstriper1
07-12-2017, 02:07 PM
Gerry. sorry
jcstriper1
07-12-2017, 02:41 PM
Thanks Bunker D
BugEye Chris
07-12-2017, 05:38 PM
I have a 7 foot fish poison rod with a canyon hs 15 on it it is my go to rod for buck tails up to 6 oz and spring and summer sea bass jigging
6.6 med heavy rod with a jig master 500 series loaded with 30lb mono
Everyone has their own preference but if fishing bucktails you will be much better off fishing braid as you will be able to fish lighter bucktails do to less line drag when drifting and be able to stay more up and down then using mono where your line will scope out much more. When buctailing braid is the way to go
njmultispecies
07-14-2017, 04:14 PM
I know I'm going to get hate for saying this, but I use an ugly stik striper spinning rod. Works great for light bucktails inshore and surf. I honestly don't need the sensitivity because the way I jig its like I am constantly setting the hook.
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