Jigs and Spinning Rods

bcklash · 05-14-10, 11:54 PM

How many of you yahoos use a spinning rod for jig fishing? And any special reason why.

islandbass · 05-15-10, 02:55 AM

I would imagine shakey head users might. I say use a spinning reel if you want. There are many applications both reel types can do on par with each other. The rod's power and cover would need to be considered. For example I have a mh spinning for senkos and such and it can easily handle 1/4 oz jigs and a trailer if I so desired to use it for that.

The reason? Personal preference for whoever chooses to do this.

tim4081 · 05-15-10, 06:13 AM

I use spinning tackle for small jigs as well....typically using grubs on eighth once for finesse presentation....have found this can be a great technique was the bite is thugh

Bassboss · 05-15-10, 08:39 AM

I've got a few light 3/16oz and less jigs. I don't bother trying to throw them on my casting combo since they're so light, works just fine with my spinning combo!

Bender · 05-15-10, 11:34 AM

I do for hair jigs and tube jigs, both with open hooks where you don't have to really lay into hook sets. I'll probably try skipping a normal jig this summer on a spinning rod too just because I can't skip a baitcaster.

rrw4258 · 05-15-10, 12:07 PM

My spinning rods get used for dropshotting, throwing a flick shake, and a shakey head.... that's about it for me. I used to throw tubes on spinning rods, but alot of people think Lake Erie is clear water.... I have no problem catching them on 12 and 15 lb. line on a casting rod/reel....

Ryan

CamG · 05-15-10, 12:11 PM

The only time I resort to using a spinning rod is for any lure 1/8 oz or under. My two spinning rods are the least used pieces of equipment that I own...it has to be a bad day, cause I hate to use them.

Jim80 · 05-15-10, 07:18 PM

Only for really small jigs if the bite is tough man .

jim

BigBassin144 · 05-16-10, 08:51 AM

Normally, I don't. If I'm fishing a small jig, like a SK Bitsy Bug, then I'll throw it on a spinning rod.

I like having more power, and more precision with a baitcaster, and reserve my spinning rods for things I can't throw on a BC.

BB

bamabassman · 05-16-10, 08:56 AM

yahoo? hahaha, i got 2 spinning rods. NEITHER are for jigging.

cuz they are lisa's rods. but i use em for anything too small for a baitcaster bait.

05-14-10, 11:54 PM	#1
bcklash BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Elliston, Va. Posts: 4,372	Jigs and Spinning Rods How many of you yahoos use a spinning rod for jig fishing? And any special reason why. __________________ The soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, and the cartridge box. keep us free:

05-15-10, 02:55 AM	#2
islandbass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: WA State Posts: 1,783	I would imagine shakey head users might. I say use a spinning reel if you want. There are many applications both reel types can do on par with each other. The rod's power and cover would need to be considered. For example I have a mh spinning for senkos and such and it can easily handle 1/4 oz jigs and a trailer if I so desired to use it for that. The reason? Personal preference for whoever chooses to do this. __________________ ARX "If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles." Doug Larson (Shimano 2005 Reel Catalog)

05-15-10, 08:39 AM	#4
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	I've got a few light 3/16oz and less jigs. I don't bother trying to throw them on my casting combo since they're so light, works just fine with my spinning combo! __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

05-15-10, 12:07 PM	#6
rrw4258 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bellevue, Ohio Posts: 2,338	My spinning rods get used for dropshotting, throwing a flick shake, and a shakey head.... that's about it for me. I used to throw tubes on spinning rods, but alot of people think Lake Erie is clear water.... I have no problem catching them on 12 and 15 lb. line on a casting rod/reel.... Ryan __________________ Never Give Up!

05-15-10, 07:18 PM	#8
Jim80 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Thomaston CT Posts: 3,862	Only for really small jigs if the bite is tough man . jim __________________ In memory of Zooker 1/11/73-7/2/2010. You will be sorely missed and never forgotten.

05-15-10, 06:13 AM	#3
tim4081 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Spring Lake, Michigan Posts: 195	I use spinning tackle for small jigs as well....typically using grubs on eighth once for finesse presentation....have found this can be a great technique was the bite is thugh

05-15-10, 11:34 AM	#5
Bender BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 2,414	I do for hair jigs and tube jigs, both with open hooks where you don't have to really lay into hook sets. I'll probably try skipping a normal jig this summer on a spinning rod too just because I can't skip a baitcaster.

05-15-10, 12:11 PM	#7
CamG BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Superior, NE Posts: 974	The only time I resort to using a spinning rod is for any lure 1/8 oz or under. My two spinning rods are the least used pieces of equipment that I own...it has to be a bad day, cause I hate to use them.

05-16-10, 08:51 AM	#9
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Normally, I don't. If I'm fishing a small jig, like a SK Bitsy Bug, then I'll throw it on a spinning rod. I like having more power, and more precision with a baitcaster, and reserve my spinning rods for things I can't throw on a BC. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

05-16-10, 08:56 AM	#10
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	yahoo? hahaha, i got 2 spinning rods. NEITHER are for jigging. cuz they are lisa's rods. but i use em for anything too small for a baitcaster bait. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

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