Favorite Jig / Crankbait ”Casting” Rod

  • Bill Cadwell
    Rochester, Minnesota
    Posts: 12615
    November 21, 2003 at 4:03 pm #1232359

    What is your favorite jig / Crankbait ”casting” rod. I realize some of you will use the same rod for both vertical jigging and jig casting. But jig and crankbait casting seems to work best with a little bit longer rod to give the bait/lure that extra distance so you can get the lure closer to shore or a little farther out along that weed edge or drop off edge. While I use a 6 ft. medium St. Croix Avid series spinning rod for jigging I’m looking at using the 6 ft. 6” Avid spinning rod for my casting to get more out of my casting abilities. That extra length and slightly softer tip should make the difference. What has been working best for you? The answers will help everyone who is looking for that perfect rod for casting those plastics now that the plastic bite is here and also for what to put on that list for Santa. Thanks, Bill

    tom_gursky
    Michigan's Upper Peninsula(Iron Mountain)
    Posts: 4749
    November 21, 2003 at 4:39 pm #282756

    Good choice Billy! I prefer a little stiffer actions….St. Croix 6’3″ XtraFast spin rod for jigging and AC70MHM 7′ crankbait casting rod with a Quantum TI-6 baitcaster aboard the reel seat.
    I like the longer length for casting/hooksetting leverage. The baitcaster gives me a lot more control, especially with superlines.

    gary_wellman
    South Metro
    Posts: 6057
    November 21, 2003 at 4:41 pm #282757

    I’m not the expert like many others on this web-site.

    But, I use a 6′ (M, fast) G-Loomis for vertical jigging.
    A 6’6″ IM8 Bass Pro Shops, walleye signature series for deep jigging, with heavy jigs. (ML, extra fast)
    And a 7′ (ML, fast) St. Croix Premier for pitching jigs and casting cranks.

    Bill Cadwell
    Rochester, Minnesota
    Posts: 12615
    November 23, 2003 at 4:26 am #282869

    Hey Gary, please tell me more about how you like the 7′ St. Croix Premier ML rod. Does it cast jigs and cranks a long distance? How sensitive is it-feel your jig or crank etc. ? The Premier line of rods are excellent rods for a person who isn’t ready to step up to the Avid series yet ”AND” also for people who just plain love the Premier line of rods. I have a bunch of the Premier trolling 7′ baitcasting rods and love em for those presentations. And I’m interested on how you like them for casting. Thanks, Bill

    ps. Custom rods can be made in either the Avid or the Premier blanks too.

    stillakid2
    Roberts, WI
    Posts: 4621
    November 24, 2003 at 2:12 pm #282965

    Favorite so far………..( I haven’t compared the technique b/t too many rods ) is a G-Loomis Walleye Series 813, 6’9″ long and recommends 8 to 14#test. That one’s got my vote for now but may change as I continue to shop for the “ultimate” rod!

    I won’t be testing any St. Croix casting rods as long as they have that cork swell just before the reel seat. It screws up everything for fit and comfort………..and least with the way I’m put together. My hands are rather smallish and I can’t properly cup a casting reel with extra rod bulk. I’ve tried 3 different factory Croix casting rods already and got rid of all 3 in the same season.

    Shane Hildebrandt
    Blaine, mn
    Posts: 2921
    November 24, 2003 at 5:44 pm #283002

    I use a 6′ abu garcia (medium Light) pole for casting light cranks, spinners and jigging. I also have an 7′ ultra light, berkly that i use for bobber fishing and casting light tackle. i also have 2 7′ berkly med heavy for trolling and casting heavy tackle.

    shane

    zamer
    Grimes, Iowa
    Posts: 170
    November 24, 2003 at 6:32 pm #282275

    It is nice to have a “go to” rod. I happen to use the same rod for jigging and casting cranks. It is a G Loomis, 7′ PR842S. It is designated as a Popping Rod, but I love it for jigging and casting cranks. It is a medium light, fast action with a good backbone. It has the shorter handle which makes jigging a breeze. I have it set up with an Okuma ER20 reel. Great set up.

    Dave Koonce
    Moderator
    Prairie du Chien Wi.
    Posts: 6946
    November 24, 2003 at 7:43 pm #282782

    Ever since i put a St. Croix 6’8″ Avid medium,x-tra fast tip in my hands I hve been very happy. pitching jigs, pitchin cranks,v-jiggin..it handles all the above when it comes to walleye fishin…

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