jiggin rod help

[T.S128]

Im a little unsure of what I should buy for a new jigging rod. I was going to buy a fenwick elite tech and was happy about that idea, but now that i have the funds the thought of buying a g loomis GLX has come to mind...

My question to you is is the glx really worth all that extra money? Have any of you fished with either of these rods and how do you like them?

[Steak]

The Elite Tech is incomparable to any other rod(imo) and will satisfy your needs. You could go ahead and spend $300+ on a G Loomis, or spend $99 dollars on the Fenwick on a certain online store!

[FisH_SLaYer24]

I have no personal experience with the G-Loomis GLX, but im guessing you can't go wrong considering the maker of the rod. The GLX is most likely a higher grade graphite, which is why the price of the rod costs so much. Like you I was also in the hunt for a new jigging rod this spring. I purchased a new Fenwick Elite Tech rod and haven't looked back since. I love the syncork and the rods are consideribly light. I picked up a 6'6" Med. Light jigging rod for walleyes and paired it with a 1000 series Shimano Sahara. That combo is tough to beat for that bang of a buck. Good Luck finding a rod that suits you, you will be happy with either rod you choose.

[PerchJerker]

Both are great rods, and popular. But the thing about a jigging rod is that it has to feel right to YOU. You really should check them both out in person, and some others too perhaps, and go with whatever one feels right or best to you.

[Rivernut]

I'm with Perchjerker, especially when it comes to a jigging rod. It has to feel right to you. For sure, check them out in person. Also, put whatever reel you are going to use on it. You don't have to mortgage the house to get a nice jigging rod, but it is nice to have the option. Good luck, and let us know what you decide on.

[Sportland_Bait]

St Croix rods are my favorite. Legend Xtreme, Elite, or Tournament series.

Jason Erlandson

[BobT]

For jigging I like a 6.5-7 foot medium action rod with a softer tip and strong backbone. The soft tip gives it sensitivity, the backbone gives it hook setting strength, and the length provides the power and flexibility to keep a tight line on the fish.

[james_walleye]

On a recent trip to Canada I was messing around with my new eyecon vertical jiggin rod. It is spooled up with suffix 832. I dropped a 3/8 oz. Hair jig into 80 feet of water. The thunk of the jig bouncing on bottom felt as though I was in 7 feet. I am quite happy with this new setup.

[Northlander]

I have found the Loomis rods to be non cost effective. What I mean is I can get almost 3 nice jigging rods from other makers for what they want for 1 upper end rod. These days I see no need to pay more than about $120 for a good jigging rod. With the great superlines adding a ton of feel to everything I see no need for brittle high end rods that you have to baby so you dont break your $300 investment.

I have Loomis, St. Croix, Fenwick, Shimano, Lamiglass,Rapala, Limit Creek and many custom rods. I no longer buy custom rods unless I need a very specific blank type. I dont need flash I need function. I no longer pay big bucks for rods. I can get great feel from lets say a Limit Creek "Smoothie" for about $90. I just spool up some Power Pro or Suffix 832 on it and I can feel a fish fart. If Im worried about visibility I add a mono shocker leader to it.

As Perchjerker said try MANY rods in the store with the reel you will use. String it up and flex the rod and see what ya think. I will say I find I fish with my lighter jigging rods much more than heavier ones. I also prefer longer 6'6" and longer jigging rods.

[JohnMickish]

If you like the GLX then get it. On any site you will find people that are against the higher grade G. Loomis and St. Croix rods. I myself have many of the higher end rods and I will say that they make me a better fisherman. Confidence is everything in fishing, if it's what you like then do it. Are there cheaper rods that are close? You bet there are, but better?? Not in my opinion.

I look at it this way, it's like the difference between a Ranger and a Tracker. Do they both float and move you around the lake? You bet they both do that. Are they the same? Not even close. Do they cost the same? Not even close but if you can afford it then go for it.

[james_walleye]

I have found the Loomis rods to be non cost effective. What I mean is I can get almost 3 nice jigging rods from other makers for what they want for 1 upper end rod. These days I see no need to pay more than about $120 for a good jigging rod. With the great superlines adding a ton of feel to everything I see no need for brittle high end rods that you have to baby so you dont break your $300 investment.

I have Loomis, St. Croix, Fenwick, Shimano, Lamiglass,Rapala, Limit Creek and many custom rods. I no longer buy custom rods unless I need a very specific blank type. I dont need flash I need function. I no longer pay big bucks for rods. I can get great feel from lets say a Limit Creek "Smoothie" for about $90. I just spool up some Power Pro or Suffix 832 on it and I can feel a fish fart. If Im worried about visibility I add a mono shocker leader to it.

As Perchjerker said try MANY rods in the store with the reel you will use. String it up and flex the rod and see what ya think. I will say I find I fish with my lighter jigging rods much more than heavier ones. I also prefer longer 6'6" and longer jigging rods.

+1. Like I said that eyecon teamed with suffix....a fish feels feels like a freight train hitting it.

[PFUNK]

I bought a Fenwick Elite Tech Walleye rod this year and have been very pleased with it so far. The only thing I would change if I could would be to shorten the handle just a bit. If I am bundled up in rain gear or something the back of the rod is always making contact with my clothes as I jig unless I make sure to hold the rod out away from me. Not a huge deal, but I would like it a bit shorter. It is nice to have when live bait rigging though. Not sure if it is still the case, but I was able to get mine under $90 online.

[bigstick56]

I was in the same position a couple ofl months ago as to what rod to buy, I had recently purchased a Pflueger Patriarc and was looking for a good rod to pair it up with, after putting the reel on pretty much all the rods at the store I feel in love with the feel weight balance action... of the 6'3" Shimano Compre...its an absolute dream to fish with....

[whitebassman]

To throw in another rod. I've been happy with Cabelas MagTouch rods. They've been around for years, and now they've brought this model back out again. The handle is different, no cork, and good feel for a $99 rod.