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[KarateKick]

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?

[bigblockfox]

are you planning on jigging in the ocean off of a boat or in a river?

[Easywater]

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.

[KarateKick]

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.

[KarateKick]

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?

[bigblockfox]

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

[Gooey]

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

[William]

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.

[Knnn]

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.

[bigblockfox]

X2 for braid with a mono leader.

[dobrolub]

You are looking for fish pimp. Sold by bent rods.

[KarateKick]

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?

[KarateKick]

Thank you everyone for spending the time to help me learn.  I am very grateful.

Knnn you are great.

[Noahs Arc]

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.