Fishing with Rod Discussion Forum
Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: KarateKick on August 30, 2017, 10:52:13 PM
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I've heard people talk about their "jigging rods" but I don't understand how they differ from other rods. What characteristics make a rod good for jigging?
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are you planning on jigging in the ocean off of a boat or in a river?
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Jigging rod are typically shorter than most river rods for maneuverability.
They are designed to be used on a boat for halibut and other bottom fish.
They are usually pretty stout too.
Lengths are 6 to 8 feet vs a river casting rod that is 9 to 11 feet.
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are you planning on jigging in the ocean off of a boat or in a river?
My disabled kid can't cast well, so I am thinking of having him jig small spoons and curly tails off a river or beach pier.
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Jigging rod are typically shorter than most river rods for maneuverability.
They are designed to be used on a boat for halibut and other bottom fish.
They are usually pretty stout too.
Lengths are 6 to 8 feet vs a river casting rod that is 9 to 11 feet.
Would a 7 foot medium heavy rod be a good jigging rod?
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really depends on the size of the jigs your using. i prefer a light spinning rod with 3/8 jigs for jigging in rivers. can be quite productive if you find the fish. coho love them. check out bent rods youtube channel, he has how to video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsU2vI56Kls
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I think that a 7-9 ft rod rated 8-12lb up to 10-20 would be good for casting jigs in the range of 1/4 to 1oz. If youre in the river and hitting a lot of chum, an 8-12 will be light.
I twitch jigs a lots and I like a fast action rod, so when you jig it the rod doesnt bend too much and dampen the action of the jig
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If you have the money Bent Rods Tackle and Guiding has a very nice twitching rod called the Fish Pimp. A little pricey, but an awesome rod for twitching jigs. It is a one piece, so moving it around is tricky.
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What Gooey said.
8-12 lbs line rating is perfect for coho and will also work well for smaller steelhead (with spoon or spinners). It's a good range for chucking up to 3/4 oz twitching jigs or spoons, which you are unlikely to need more than in most rivers. For freshwater 3/8 is probably the max jig weight you will need.
I personally prefer a medium fast rod as this gives me the best between both worlds for twitching jigs and swinging spoons. Although more expensive it is worth going for a lighter rod to take the strain out of twitching all day long. Also some rods are designed or twitching and have a relatively short handle which can help prevent the rod butt hitting your arm repeatedly.
PS. If you try this method of fishing, I would strongly recommend you spool your reel with 20-40 lbs of a good quality (smooth and flexible) braid and then add a bumper or 6-8 feet of 8-15 lbs mono/flouro depending on species and conditions. This will allow you to cast relatively light spoons and jigs down to 1/4 oz a fair distance. Just be prepared for some nasty knots when you get tangles.
GL.
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X2 for braid with a mono leader.
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You are looking for fish pimp. Sold by bent rods. ;D
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The Fish Pimp is $279 and I can hardly afford $27.90. LOL!
For my price range, I've seen a Quantum rod with:
Length = 7'
Action = fast
Power = Medium
Line weight = 8-17
Lure weight = 1/4-3/4 oz
How does that look for jigging off a pier on the lower Fraser or Jericho Beach?
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Thank you everyone for spending the time to help me learn. I am very grateful.
Knnn you are great.
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Any rod in the 6-8' range will work for your needs, if you have something thats fast or extra fast, I'd use that.