Jig/T-rig Rod

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Re: Jig/T-rig Rod

Post by Samuel_b » Tue Apr 16, 2019 6:35 pm

smr913 wrote:
Tue Apr 16, 2019 6:20 am
Can anyone tell me how the 7'2" H Expride compares to the 7'2" H Zodias? Or does anyone have a recommendation for a 3/8-1/2 oz jig rod for $200 or less?
Shimano did a really good job keeping the powers uniform across there rods, so exactly the same power, but it's going to be a big jump in weight and a loss in sensitivity.

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Re: Jig/T-rig Rod

Post by bigfruits » Sat Apr 27, 2019 8:50 am

check out the MB FMJ for 1/2oz jigs. a little bit of overkill for the cover you describe but feels as nimble in hand as a lot of MH rods. well balanced IMO. jig plastic rods are what id recommend spending the most on. id recommend a NRX used or on sale (expeditor service still works if not original buyer) but the longer/heavier powered ones are a bit too unbalanced for tip up fishing in my opinion. you can add weight to counter.

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Re: Jig/T-rig Rod

Post by BelDozer » Sun Apr 28, 2019 9:27 pm

So, kind of doing a 180 here and starting to lean towards either an IMX/GLX 894 or a St Croix Legand Tournament/Elite strictly because of their warranties. I have a 9 yo and a pretty smalll boat and I like the idea of if anything happens I have the warranty to fall back on and not have it ruin our time together if an accident does happen. The IMX and Tournaments are more in my price

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Re: Jig/T-rig Rod

Post by Obz » Thu Jul 04, 2019 1:44 am

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Re: Jig/T-rig Rod

Post by goldrod » Thu Jul 04, 2019 9:52 am

At the present time I’m loving this poison adrena
Like it’s my favorite rod right
Paired with the old Antares and 12lb floro
The sensitivity is a m a z i n g

Since I’ve got this rod I have picked it up every chance I get.
Throwing flukes on it.
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Re: Jig/T-rig Rod

Post by white84z » Thu Jul 04, 2019 6:55 pm

I just recently picked up a Kistler Helium 3 7'3" Heavy for jigs. This is by far my new favorite rod and I find the sensitivity to be phenominal. Compared to my XX it's a good step up. With the 15% off you can get A helium 3 for just over 200$. At that price IMO it simply can't be beat.

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Re: Jig/T-rig Rod

Post by goldrod » Thu Jul 04, 2019 6:58 pm

white84z wrote:
Thu Jul 04, 2019 6:55 pm
I just recently picked up a Kistler Helium 3 7'3" Heavy for jigs. This is by far my new favorite rod and I find the sensitivity to be phenominal. Compared to my XX it's a good step up. With the 15% off you can get A helium 3 for just over 200$. At that price IMO it simply can't be beat.
Agreed and I’m an advocate for the H3 heavy without a doubt
I was simply throwing out another option
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