Looking for a 7' Rod

Hoosier · 06-06-12, 03:18 AM

Im looking to purchase a 7 foot rod. Im going to start using jigs on a more frequent basis. I watched a couple of Kevins videos and he suggested at least a 7 foot rod for this particular setup.The problem i have is this may not end up being my thing. With that being said anyone have an inexpensive suggestion for a good 7' jig rod. I dont want to drop another 140 dollars on a jig rod if i dont end up using this tactic. So i guess im looking for a cheaper starter rod.Brand and price is a plus, or if you have one for sale that would be nice as well. Any advice is always appreciated.

jdw174 · 06-06-12, 06:50 AM

You might want to consider the ABU Garcia Vendetta ($80), or maybe one of the W&M Skeet Reese rods ($90). I haven't used one in a long time, but I always felt that the Berkley Lightning Rods were decent sticks at a reasonable price. If there's an Academy, BPS, or DICK's near you I'm sure you can find something in your price range.

kennethdaysale · 06-06-12, 06:53 AM

No worries mate. If you devote any time at all to jigging it will prob become one of your things. If not...a good 7 MH rod stands ready to serve you well in a variety of tactics.

keithdog · 06-06-12, 06:59 AM

I was thinking Vendetta as well. For the price, it's a hard rod to beat. I have one I bought for froggin and it has served me well. My brother has a 6'6" version for spinnerbaits and he loves it. I wouldn't hesitate to get another one. And if after fishing jigs for a couple years you should decide your hooked on jig fishing, you can then get a different rod with even more sensitivity. But the Vendetta is fairly light, strong and has pretty good sensitivity already. The model VTC70-5 is a 7' MH/F rod that would be a good choice.

lilmule · 06-06-12, 08:07 AM

Kistler heavy action frog n slop special 7 ft 3 about 110 bucks,all star frog/jig rod under 90 bucks either one can pull a stump out with a 6 lber.

MIbasser · 06-06-12, 12:52 PM

I use the same rod for jigs as I do frogs and that can be used at a t-rig rod as well. My current rod is a Powell 7' Heavy extra fast. Yes, I have 2 of them but I could get away with jsut one.... My point is, get a nice rod that can be used as both a jig rod and another presentation incase you don't like jig fishing. My $0.02....

Hoosier · 06-06-12, 02:09 PM

I allready have a W&M reese worm rod i think that i will just get another one for jigging. I appreciate the advice as well. I might look into the garcia though.

Highhawk1948 · 06-06-12, 05:10 PM

I have been using 2, 7 foot M/H rods by Berkley. It is their Lightning Rod, found it to be light and very fishable. Under $50. Good luck with your hunt.

06-06-12, 03:18 AM	#1
Hoosier BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Vincennes, Indiana Posts: 128	Looking for a 7' Rod Im looking to purchase a 7 foot rod. Im going to start using jigs on a more frequent basis. I watched a couple of Kevins videos and he suggested at least a 7 foot rod for this particular setup.The problem i have is this may not end up being my thing. With that being said anyone have an inexpensive suggestion for a good 7' jig rod. I dont want to drop another 140 dollars on a jig rod if i dont end up using this tactic. So i guess im looking for a cheaper starter rod.Brand and price is a plus, or if you have one for sale that would be nice as well. Any advice is always appreciated.

06-06-12, 06:50 AM	#2
jdw174 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Paris, TN Posts: 84	You might want to consider the ABU Garcia Vendetta ($80), or maybe one of the W&M Skeet Reese rods ($90). I haven't used one in a long time, but I always felt that the Berkley Lightning Rods were decent sticks at a reasonable price. If there's an Academy, BPS, or DICK's near you I'm sure you can find something in your price range. __________________ If a smallmouth weighed 100 pounds, a bass boat would be just another buzzbait!

06-06-12, 06:53 AM	#3
kennethdaysale BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: rock hill, sc Posts: 2,315	No worries mate. If you devote any time at all to jigging it will prob become one of your things. If not...a good 7 MH rod stands ready to serve you well in a variety of tactics. __________________ Sometimes you gotta risk it to get the biscuit.

06-06-12, 06:59 AM	#4
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	I was thinking Vendetta as well. For the price, it's a hard rod to beat. I have one I bought for froggin and it has served me well. My brother has a 6'6" version for spinnerbaits and he loves it. I wouldn't hesitate to get another one. And if after fishing jigs for a couple years you should decide your hooked on jig fishing, you can then get a different rod with even more sensitivity. But the Vendetta is fairly light, strong and has pretty good sensitivity already. The model VTC70-5 is a 7' MH/F rod that would be a good choice. __________________ Just one more cast, and then some!

06-06-12, 08:07 AM	#5
lilmule BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Buchanan,Tn Posts: 2,685	Kistler heavy action frog n slop special 7 ft 3 about 110 bucks,all star frog/jig rod under 90 bucks either one can pull a stump out with a 6 lber.

06-06-12, 12:52 PM	#6
MIbasser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Okemos, MI Posts: 1,447	I use the same rod for jigs as I do frogs and that can be used at a t-rig rod as well. My current rod is a Powell 7' Heavy extra fast. Yes, I have 2 of them but I could get away with jsut one.... My point is, get a nice rod that can be used as both a jig rod and another presentation incase you don't like jig fishing. My $0.02....

06-06-12, 02:09 PM	#7
Hoosier BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Vincennes, Indiana Posts: 128	I allready have a W&M reese worm rod i think that i will just get another one for jigging. I appreciate the advice as well. I might look into the garcia though.

06-06-12, 05:10 PM	#8
Highhawk1948 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lake Panasoffkee, Florida Posts: 86	I have been using 2, 7 foot M/H rods by Berkley. It is their Lightning Rod, found it to be light and very fishable. Under $50. Good luck with your hunt.

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