Football jig/dragging question

[Fish24/7]

I look at the weight of the jig, hook type/size, the rod, the reel's line capacity and

when I drag, I drag heavily, 3/4 to 1 1/2oz jigs.

 7'11 jig rods with wide spool high capacity reels , 17-25 ABRAZX get the nod

 

 

[5bites]

Well I dont feel like I'm using to big of line on Table Rock now lol. I usually also use between 15-20lb Sunline fluorocarbon which will have a maximum diameter of about .016". That's less than some of what you guy said you use. 

 

The he reason I asked this in the first place is I'm trying to find a balance in my gear between fishing grand and the rock. Obviously two different lakes altogether. With the zebra mussels costing me fish and money (this weekend even!) on grand you can't go light if you're dragging. I can't buy a whole arsenal of rods for each lake I fish so I have to compromise. I do want to run lighter on my Table Rock gear as I add more equipment and have dedicated rods or even just spools for the lake. I prefer to use good line so it's just to expensive to strip off and replace perfectly good Sunline all the time. 

 

I'll add add that I think that Sunline Structure that I did the mini review on earlier this year is about perfect for football jigs and big worms etc. Loooooow stretch and highly abrasion resistant. Stiff as can be though so don't put it on your jig skipping rod. I may try some 16lb/.013" diameter for dragging at Table Rock. 

[Fish24/7]

one reason why I like jig rods with moderate fast actions  rated for 1/4 to 1 1/4 oz baits, then I just carry a couple extra reels with diff. line types and sizes  for dragging, or flipping/pitching, I've got it covered w/o having a deck full of rods getting in the way. Just switch, and use the reels as needed.

I only own 2 jig rods now.

[5bites]

We differ all day long on jig rod actions. The faster the better for me. 

[Sam]

I'm stuck in the 1980's when it comes to dragging.  Big Texas-rigged worm on a 2/0 hook with Stren Florescent mono, 12 lb. for daytime and 17 lb. at night.  Under a black light the Stren looks about as big around as a pencil and it's easy to see the slightest tap.  Old-fashioned method, but it's fun and it still works.

[mjk86]

Im a braid guy, 10/2 or 15/4 for almost any application with the exception of horizonally moving baits (save longlined crankbaits...braid is a must for that) in which case i like the stretch of mono.  Anytime I have to feel for a bite, i like the sensitivity/no stretch qualities of braid.  That said i should probably experiment...as ive only ever used spiderwire stealth and power pro depth hunter.  I do prefer to use a fluoro leader, although i have no evidence that it helps anything other than makes me feel better, and allows you to break off when you want.  The pound test on braid is ridiculous.   10# braid will cut your hand off before it breaks, and it will last for several seasons without respooling.  Ive used the same depth hunter on my trolling rods for 3 years now.  No problems.  Agreed on the faster jig rod, any vertical technique, i like the fastest tip possible, along with the braid you can feel the fishes brain waves as its deciding whether or not to eat it.  

[Champ188]

Like 24/7, I prefer a medium fast tip. I'm too stupid to know I'm getting a bite sometimes, particularly on a craggy bottom, and a little bit lighter tip is more forgiving in terms of the fish feeling resistance and letting go.

[5bites]

Faster rod=lighter/softer tip. Typically you can use a wider range of lures on a faster rod  has a soft tip yet strong back bone hence the name fast taper  

moderate rod=slower action that bends further down the blank that is good for a narrower range of lures. Slow taper meaning the butt and tip are closer to the same size. Usually used for moving baits were accuracy doesn't matter. 

[5bites]

A good example of a classic fast action fantastic jig blank is the g-loomis mbr844. Very fast. Faster than 99% of what most manufacturers call fast. If you want faster go with their bcr or jwr series. I've been waiting years for someone to release comparable blanks to these and I think finally someone has. Point Blank which is distributed by Fuji has some blanks out that are very fast and extremely light. Just waiting on the money tree. 

[merc1997 Bo]

Like 24/7, I prefer a medium fast tip. I'm too stupid to know I'm getting a bite sometimes, particularly on a craggy bottom, and a little bit lighter tip is more forgiving in terms of the fish feeling resistance and letting go.

champ, you are supposed to know they are already there before feeling resistance on your rod.  i set the hook when i think they are looking at it.

bo