Jig setup (rod&reel)

[DJ_Callahan_27]

What do you guys use to throw a jig on. I have been told over and over again that the setup that I use is all wrong for pitchin/flippin a jig. I have a quantum 7'4" MH rod and a quantum energy 770pt reel and trilene 17 pound 100% floro line. They keep telling me that the rod isn't heavy enough or long enough. I know all the pros use 7'6" to 8' heavy action rods and either 20 to 25 pound test floro or 50 to 65 pound braid for this type fishing but in my defense I don't just use this rod for flippin and I'm not fishing mated grass or hyrilla. Mostly rocks and trimber/laydowns. Do you guys that this setup is inadequate? Should I invest in an 8' heavy action rod and 65 pound braid? Oh I forgot to mention that the largest jig I throw is a 3/4 oz football head but thats casting not flippin. For flippin I mostly I use 1/4 to 1/2 oz jigs. This is a technique that I am just learning or at least trying to gain alittle more confidence in.

Thanks all input is helpfull, DJ