Members Toby from MO Posted October 23, 2012 Members Posted October 23, 2012 Question...concerning choice of rod length and action when fishing a jig & float method from a boat with spinning gear. Still very much a rookie on Taney I've not yet attempted this method. I've witnessed others doing it and after reading reading Phil's recent article describing the method I'm inspired to give it a try...if nothing else it gives a justifiable reason to go out and buy a new rod...right? The idea is to choose a rod for the primary purpose of Jig & Float fishing...however understanding the same rod may be used fishing other methods in a pinch. Concerning length...6'0" or 6'6" or 7'0"...not sure if I can fit rods longer than 7' in my rod locker? Concerning Action...Light, Med. Light or Medium Thanks for the advice.
Mr. Ed Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 Just bite the bullet and get yourself a fly rod and reel. You don' have to spend a ton to get into it (but you can spend as much as you want after). I learned how to fly fish with an old hand me down rig on Tany doing the jig and float method. It's a blast and while I don't consider myself a hard core fly fisherman I alway have some fly gear with me just about any time I'm near water. 5w 8' two piece rod and you can catch about anything you might run into around the midwest.
bigredbirdfan Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 Sometimes you need to cast an extremely light jigs and floats and the longer the rod the further you can can cast it. Additionally, the bite is light some times and the lighter the rod action the easier it is to detect. I wouldn't get a 7' just because. A 6'6" will work and I would go with a Light action. Most folks I see casting this method don't cast anywhere in the range of a 8 or 9 foot flyrod but it comes down to personal preference of spin vs fly.
bigredbirdfan Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 And keep in mind this was a drought year so most years you will be banging 1/8 or 1/16 off the bottom and you can use a Light 6'6" for this as well.
Members Toby from MO Posted October 24, 2012 Author Members Posted October 24, 2012 I have considered the flyrod as I do have a "cheapy" I have used for bluegil and bass in area streams...no idea what length or weight it is...nor am I very "handy" with it. Regarding the spinning gear I have a few purpose minded rods already...6' light action for tight lining/driting, 6' medium action for casting/trolling large cranks, 6'6" med. light action for casting/trolling smaller cranks & spoons and a 6'6" light action for "regular" jig fishing. Generally speaking...I like to have a rod ready for whatever. My wife says it's an effort to collect more rods than one person can use...LOL...I call it preperation and/or preparedness. My fishing time is prescious. After reading Phil's Jig & Float article I was thinking a 7' rod in either light or med. light....maybe both 1.) the 7' rod is a length I don't currently have 2.) the 7' rod (being longer) would be better suited to handle the leader length below the indicator 3.) the 7' still very useable for all other methods mentioned. Oh...forgot to mention. Cruising the internet this morning I found a 2 for 1 pricing deal on Temple Fork Outfitter Signature Series Rods...which is what I use. Again, using my wife's logic, you can't afford to pass up a sale like that, right?
Members Nightbrew Posted October 24, 2012 Members Posted October 24, 2012 Would you care to give the website with the special deal?
Members Toby from MO Posted October 24, 2012 Author Members Posted October 24, 2012 www.reedssports.com TFO Signature Series Rods...buy 1 get 1 free. Also get a TFO cap signed by Gary Loomis.
Root Admin Phil Lilley Posted October 25, 2012 Root Admin Posted October 25, 2012 7 ft medium action, if you're using it for jig and float primarily. Some guys I know use 8 ft spinning rods but they exclusively fish jig and float - serious anglers.
Members Jigggg11 Posted October 25, 2012 Members Posted October 25, 2012 I prefer the longer rod 8'or longer, it allows me longer drifts with less line drag in the water and I can keep in direct contact with the float, and quicker hooks sets at longer distances, the fly rod works great ,but every now and then you will have to deal with the wind factor,bottom line it's what works best for you all of the advice given is great advice find on that works best for you mark cure b.f.p. guide service and custom jigs
Mr. Ed Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 It may go against your desire to buy more gear but you could always take your "cheapy" flyrod and put a small spinning reel on it... It'll work better then you may think.
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