Lighter Jig Rod 2025
Quarry Man reply :
Going to really focus on my bigger bottom-contact baits this year. I mean Texas rigs, flipping, punching, flipping jigs, finesse jigs, wobble has etc.
I'm currently running a 7' mh avid x w/ an 8.2:1 Curado 70 and 15 lb invisx (might up to 17lb)
next setup im going to be running is a 7'2" MH F Lowrider with either a Tatula SV, Tatula Elite, or Aldebaran and 20 lb invisx
I am stuck between getting a 6'10" mh finesse jig rod or a 6'7" weightless worm rod. I have a lot of 7' mh rods already so im starting to lean towards a 6'7" mh
7' mh is for 3/8oz jigs pitching docks and cover, sometimes half ounce. will also fish wobble heads. the 7'2" is my swim jig rod, but will serve as a big jig rod until I buy a 7'6" h way down the road.
So 6'7" mh for finesse jigs and a lighter all purpose rod or a 6'10" mh? kinda leaning towards shorter like I said.
Nelson Delaney reply :
Splurge and get a nrx 853
Quarry Man reply :
On 2/15/2020 at 11:36 AM, Nelson Delaney said:Splurge and get a nrx 853
wish I had that kinda $$$$, only reason im looking at an Aldebaran is I found a decent used old model
Michigander reply :
On 2/15/2020 at 11:36 AM, Nelson Delaney said:Splurge and get a nrx 853
kayaking_kev reply :
Ever thought about building your own rod? The MHX 784MB sounds like it might be perfect, it weighs 2.4 oz.
I'm kinda looking for the same thing but in a Medium power for smallmouth.
Chief250 reply :
On 2/15/2020 at 1:01 PM, Michigander said:
Or the 893,the 893 is fabulous
WRB reply :
Shorter doesn't mean lighter, lighter refers to power/action in my book.
In a few words you are over thinking this.
Tom
Bluebasser86 reply :
I use a 7' M/XF LTB/9.1 SV Zillion with 15lb Tatsu for jigs <3/8oz.
IMO, finesse jigs are often called for in clear water situations when you need a longer cast, where a shorter rod is a poor choice.
CountryboyinDC reply :
On 2/15/2020 at 11:01 AM, Quarry Man said:I am stuck between getting a 6'10" mh finesse jig rod or a 6'7" weightless worm rod. I have a lot of 7' mh rods already so im starting to lean towards a 6'7" mh
If you're sticking with Falcon rods, the finesse jig rod will probably make you happy, at least it has for me. I have the Cara T7 one, and one in the attic in case something should happen to the one I use. I don't know how they came to a MH rating on that one. Since you have a MH Avid casting, this would be a M maybe even ML compared to that rod. I don't own a weightless worm taper, but I remember fishing one someone else had (I think it was an old Expert), and I thought it was a tad slow for a jig or worm rod. Might be good for a smaller trap or squarebill, though.
new2BC4bass reply :
Although I have rods below 7', I prefer that length or longer....especially in MH/H. I really don't understand why you want a 6'7" unless 1) for use in tight spots, or 2) you simply like that length (to which I can relate).
Quarry Man reply :
On 2/15/2020 at 8:14 PM, CountryboyinDC said:If you're sticking with Falcon rods, the finesse jig rod will probably make you happy, at least it has for me. I have the Cara T7 one, and one in the attic in case something should happen to the one I use. I don't know how they came to a MH rating on that one. Since you have a MH Avid casting, this would be a M maybe even ML compared to that rod. I don't own a weightless worm taper, but I remember fishing one someone else had (I think it was an old Expert), and I thought it was a tad slow for a jig or worm rod. Might be good for a smaller trap or squarebill, though.
I’m going to be using the rod for pitching lil finesse jigs to docks and such, just the corners, not deep underneath. I’m thinking if I get the 6’7” I can use the smaller moving baits like you said. Might not be ideal for finesse jigs but a great all around rod for lighter applications. My only concern with the finesse jig specific rod is that I have a bunch of 7’ mh rods: 7’1” omen black (chatterbait rod), 7’ mh mod fast (spinner bait rod), 7’ mh avid x (mid weight jig rod), 7’1” mh muse black (all purpose, might be finesse jig rod)
Michigander reply :
I'm going to be using a 7'2" M for finesse jigs for this year. Provided that the rod can cast the weight of the lure, the power of the rod is dependent upon how heavy of a wire your hooks are. I'm using light wire so a medium is perfect.
CountryboyinDC reply :
On 2/16/2020 at 4:45 AM, Quarry Man said:Might not be ideal for finesse jigs but a great all around rod for lighter applications.
I agree with that. I think there may be some better rods for finesse jigs that are less are around that length, but I pretty well use the finesse jignrod for everything.
Quarry Man reply :
On 2/16/2020 at 6:53 AM, CountryboyinDC said:I agree with that. I think there may be some better rods for finesse jigs that are less are around that length, but I pretty well use the finesse jignrod for everything.
the two finesse jigs I will be throwing I will link. Will a 6'7" MH lowrider or 7'1" mh muse black work for 1/4 and 3/8 oz?
https://www.baitbuffet.com/dp-finesse-jig.html#/ - 4/0 Gamakatsu heavy wire
https://dirtyjigstackle.com/products.php?cat=117 - 4/0 Gamakatsu, no clue what power
dodgeguy reply :
6-8 mh bass pro shop Patriot rod.10 year warranty made in USA $199.00.
basscrusher reply :
I have the finesse jig in the Cara, and the weightless worm in both Cara and Lowrider. If it really is going to be used for small jigs, get the finesse jig. Superb rod. I use mine a lot, have even pulled 6 pound bass out of potomac hydrilla with it. Everyone says it is underpowered...my catches say otherwise. It is a true MH with a soft tip. And I fished St Croix almost exclusively before discovering Falcon, so I know powerful rods. The weightless worm is a great rod. One of the most versatile I've ever used, but not for anything that requires lots of power to drive home a big hook. Some people say it is the best jerkbait rod ever. I use mine for traps, wakebaits, and exposed-hook plastics. Sometimes I might throw small jigs with it in some of my local dink ponds (with braid) but I would not use it for such near any real cover. Hope this helps, let me know if I can answer any other questions for you. Especially since I own 13 falcons (at least...having trouble remembering at the moment), so I can speak to their unique attributes.
CountryboyinDC reply :
@Quarry Man, the baitbuffet jig you linked to is like the finesse jigs I use. I used to use a War Eagle Heavy Finesse jig (3/8 oz) all the time, but I bought some Santones (Texas Finesse jig, 5/16 oz) that I believe I like better. Again, the finesse jig rod works great for these. The original Jewell finesse jigs have a really thin wire hook (and no bait keeper which is why I don't use them), so if you use ones with a thin wire hook like those, you may be fine with a slower or even less powerful rod.
I disagree with @basscrusher, I don't think many other manufacturers would rate the finesse jig rod a MH. Even for Falcon, it's on the light side. That doesn't mean it's a bad taper - it's perfect for finesse jigs in my mind, and I almost always have it when I'm fishing for river smallmouth. It doesn't always have a finesse jig tied to it, I also like a small spinnerbait with Indiana blades, Texas rigs, and a paddle tail swimbait on this rod.
Quarry Man reply :
On 2/16/2020 at 10:03 AM, CountryboyinDC said:@Quarry Man, the baitbuffet jig you linked to is like the finesse jigs I use. I used to use a War Eagle Heavy Finesse jig (3/8 oz) all the time, but I bought some Santones (Texas Finesse jig, 5/16 oz) that I believe I like better. Again, the finesse jig rod works great for these. The original Jewell finesse jigs have a really thin wire hook (and no bait keeper which is why I don't use them), so if you use ones with a thin wire hook like those, you may be fine with a slower or even less powerful rod.
I disagree with @basscrusher, I don't think many other manufacturers would rate the finesse jig rod a MH. Even for Falcon, it's on the light side. That doesn't mean it's a bad taper - it's perfect for finesse jigs in my mind, and I almost always have it when I'm fishing for river smallmouth. It doesn't always have a finesse jig tied to it, I also like a small spinnerbait with Indiana blades, Texas rigs, and a paddle tail swimbait on this rod.
On 2/16/2020 at 7:30 AM, basscrusher said:I have the finesse jig in the Cara, and the weightless worm in both Cara and Lowrider. If it really is going to be used for small jigs, get the finesse jig. Superb rod. I use mine a lot, have even pulled 6 pound bass out of potomac hydrilla with it. Everyone says it is underpowered...my catches say otherwise. It is a true MH with a soft tip. And I fished St Croix almost exclusively before discovering Falcon, so I know powerful rods. The weightless worm is a great rod. One of the most versatile I've ever used, but not for anything that requires lots of power to drive home a big hook. Some people say it is the best jerkbait rod ever. I use mine for traps, wakebaits, and exposed-hook plastics. Sometimes I might throw small jigs with it in some of my local dink ponds (with braid) but I would not use it for such near any real cover. Hope this helps, let me know if I can answer any other questions for you. Especially since I own 13 falcons (at least...having trouble remembering at the moment), so I can speak to their unique attributes.
This is exactly what I wanted to hear from you guys. Thank you. Looks like I’m gonna be purchasing both rods!
to elaborate, I have three of the Bucoo micro series that I can trade in for Lowriders. I was going to get a 7’2 mh swim jig, 7’ mh mod fast spinner bait rod and either of the two above. Now I’m really struggling bc they both seem like great rods. I will probably get the weightless worm as my muse can cover as a finesse jig rod until I buy the 6’10” Lowrider.
any experience with the 7’2”mh?
How do y’all like to fish finesse jigs, it’s a newer technique to me but I feel more confused my pitching that to dock edges than a big jig
CountryboyinDC reply :
I know folks like to point you to content developed by this site, and the second part of the video deals with pitching to cover which sounds like what you want to do (I honestly didn't watch the whole thing) https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://m.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DYIPY5KMqZgw&ved=2ahUKEwimks35gdbnAhWnhOAKHZJqDjUQFjAGegQIDxAe&sqi=2&usg=AOvVaw03vCOKzPkVj8DNGYX3nQx9.
I use a finesse jig fishing for river smallmouth because they (the fish) aren't so big in a lot of cases. I'll fish undercut banks (particularly the outside bends) pretty thoroughly, around grass islands, and then use the same jig if I miss one with a more reactive bait when I fish the push water above a rapid. If the river is rising, that tends to push the fish toward the banks and especially to creek mouths, so the jig comes in handy there too. If there's a dock, bridge pilings, or other similar structure, I may use a finesse jig, but not always. So that's a little different than what you want to do, but maybe some will apply. The one thing that I've come to realize, and this is in the video too, is that you need to be a little more slow and subtle with a finesse jig than a regular casting or flipping jig, regardless of where you're fishing it. The shorter rod might help with that, since we often fail to realize how much that impacts the amount we move the bait.
Quarry Man reply :
On 2/16/2020 at 8:18 PM, CountryboyinDC said:I know folks like to point you to content developed by this site, and the second part of the video deals with pitching to cover which sounds like what you want to do (I honestly didn't watch the whole thing) https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://m.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DYIPY5KMqZgw&ved=2ahUKEwimks35gdbnAhWnhOAKHZJqDjUQFjAGegQIDxAe&sqi=2&usg=AOvVaw03vCOKzPkVj8DNGYX3nQx9.
I use a finesse jig fishing for river smallmouth because they (the fish) aren't so big in a lot of cases. I'll fish undercut banks (particularly the outside bends) pretty thoroughly, around grass islands, and then use the same jig if I miss one with a more reactive bait when I fish the push water above a rapid. If the river is rising, that tends to push the fish toward the banks and especially to creek mouths, so the jig comes in handy there too. If there's a dock, bridge pilings, or other similar structure, I may use a finesse jig, but not always. So that's a little different than what you want to do, but maybe some will apply. The one thing that I've come to realize, and this is in the video too, is that you need to be a little more slow and subtle with a finesse jig than a regular casting or flipping jig, regardless of where you're fishing it. The shorter rod might help with that, since we often fail to realize how much that impacts the amount we move the bait.
Thanks for pointing me in the right direction, means a lot
CountryboyinDC reply :
Good luck with your new gear and fishing with them.
Boomstick reply :
Like WRB already said, shorter and lighter aren't really the same thing. What do you hope to accomplish with this "lighter" jig rod? Or are you just looking for a more leightweight rod for jigs that don't need a massive hookset/
evo2s197 reply :
If your not dead set on the lowrider rod, the Major craft MS-1 series is far superior.
Quarry Man reply :
On 2/17/2020 at 1:04 AM, Boomstick said:Like WRB already said, shorter and lighter aren't really the same thing. What do you hope to accomplish with this "lighter" jig rod? Or are you just looking for a more leightweight rod for jigs that don't need a massive hookset/
meant lighter powered
as in medium light compared to heavier
On 2/17/2020 at 1:10 AM, evo2s197 said:If your not dead set on the lowrider rod, the Major craft MS-1 series is far superior.
I can only choose from the lowrider at the moment, will consider down the road tho
Boomstick reply :
On 2/17/2020 at 5:22 AM, Quarry Man said:meant lighter powered
as in medium light compared to heavier
I can only choose from the lowrider at the moment, will consider down the road tho
Alright but where I am confused is if you have a lot of MH rods, wouldn't a M or MH/MF or the like be a step down? Or are you trying to use the current MH rods for things like spinnerbaits or soft plastics and looking for one specifically for jigs? I may be overthinking this but that's why I am confused.
johnmyers reply :
NRX 852c is pretty sweet for lighter jigs and worms also weightless Senkos
Quarry Man reply :
On 2/17/2020 at 10:08 AM, Boomstick said:Alright but where I am confused is if you have a lot of MH rods, wouldn't a M or MH/MF or the like be a step down? Or are you trying to use the current MH rods for things like spinnerbaits or soft plastics and looking for one specifically for jigs? I may be overthinking this but that's why I am confused.
all good here is my rod length mh power lineup:
6'6" MH MF Bucoo Micro - small bottom stuff like jigs and Texas rigs
6'6" MH MF Bucoo Micro - small moving baits
7' MH MF Bucoo Micro - spinnerbaits only
7'1" MH F Omen Black II - Chatterbaits only
7' MH F Avid X - Jigs (rod is an avid x so its a heavier powered mh)
7'1" MH XF Muse Black - Will be an all around rod, still waiting for it to arrive
7'3" MH F Omen Black II - Frog, Buzzbaits, Swimbaits, jigs in a pinch
looking to replace the bucoo micros, as stated in the thread, with:
7' MH MF Lowrider - spinnerbaits only
7'2" MH F Lowrider - Swim jigs, some bottom jigs in a pinch
those two are confirmed unless something drastic changes my mind
and the two rods that are the focus of this thread:
6'7" MH MF "weightless worm" Lowrider & 6'10" "finesse jig" MH Lowrider
what I am saying is that I already have many stiff rods that work for finesse jigs, and my original thought while creating the thread I had not come to realize this. At this point in my lineup, I feel that a 6'7" MH, which some say is more of a shmedium, is a better choice. I have fewer lighter-powered rods. My other rods are capable of throwing finesse jigs in a pinch.
hail, I've only ever thrown finesse jigs a dozen or so times.
my thinking is buy the shorter rod, pair it with a 6.5 Aldebaran and give er a send, upgrade down the road. next rod after this is a flipping stick, then a frog rod, then a real finesse jig rod, just don't have the money bc I a m in college and focusing on school.
Boomstick reply :
On 2/17/2020 at 11:55 AM, Quarry Man said:just don't have the money bc I a m in college and focusing on school.
Well you do have many more rods than I do and I'm all done with school/
Anyway, the rods I would normally use for finesse jigs are rods that are classified as mediums often but run on the heavier side, or medium heavy that run on the lighter side. I wouldn't worry to much about length, but my ideal length for finesse jigs would be around 6'8" - 6'10" just because it's not a lure I need max. casting distance on and the shorter rods have their advantages in close quarters casting situations. The 6'7" MH that runs on the lighter side as you described sounds perfect. I believe the Omen Black you have in MH is a little bit too heavy where their medium would be inline with what I'm referring to in terms of power and action.
Some people use a true medium rod and if you're casting lighter jigs that might be the way to go as well but only if you're casting lightweight jigs, but if you're casting the 3/8oz or 1/2oz finesse jigs that's going to be a little light. Others use a MH/MF rod, so you will get a wide variety of preferences.
PhishLI reply :
On 2/17/2020 at 11:55 AM, Quarry Man said:all good here is my rod length mh power lineup:
6'6" MH MF Bucoo Micro - small bottom stuff like jigs and Texas rigs
6'6" MH MF Bucoo Micro - small moving baits
7' MH MF Bucoo Micro - spinnerbaits only
7'1" MH F Omen Black II - Chatterbaits only
7' MH F Avid X - Jigs (rod is an avid x so its a heavier powered mh)
7'1" MH XF Muse Black - Will be an all around rod, still waiting for it to arrive
7'3" MH F Omen Black II - Frog, Buzzbaits, Swimbaits, jigs in a pinch
looking to replace the bucoo micros, as stated in the thread, with:
7' MH MF Lowrider - spinnerbaits only
7'2" MH F Lowrider - Swim jigs, some bottom jigs in a pinch
those two are confirmed unless something drastic changes my mind
and the two rods that are the focus of this thread:
6'7" MH MF "weightless worm" Lowrider & 6'10" "finesse jig" MH Lowrider
what I am saying is that I already have many stiff rods that work for finesse jigs, and my original thought while creating the thread I had not come to realize this. At this point in my lineup, I feel that a 6'7" MH, which some say is more of a shmedium, is a better choice. I have fewer lighter-powered rods. My other rods are capable of throwing finesse jigs in a pinch.
hail, I've only ever thrown finesse jigs a dozen or so times.
my thinking is buy the shorter rod, pair it with a 6.5 Aldebaran and give er a send, upgrade down the road. next rod after this is a flipping stick, then a frog rod, then a real finesse jig rod, just don't have the money bc I a m in college and focusing on school.
I get that you seem set on 6'7" range rods and see that you're not against rods in $100-$130 range. I'm not either. I have an Omen Black ll 7'3" MHF out with me nearly every session. I like everything about it, but I tilt towards stiffer rods in general. My finesse jig and light worm setup is a Chronarch on a Powell Inferno 703 CEX. The reel is pretty light. The rod is feather weight in hand. It's more of a light MH regarding power. The combo is easy to fish with whether I'm pitching or casting. It loads nicely for longer casts and I can can chuck a 1/4oz jig pretty far if I feel the need to swim it. Hooksets haven't been problem. It does use micro guides, so keep that in mind if you don't tie a FG. I run straight fluoro or braid, so I don't fight with this issue. It's just a suggestion. Good luck with your search.
Fishes in trees reply :
First, let me say that you're doing a good job, accumulating gear and helping to keep fishing tackle companies in business.
Next, I have that 6'10" Falcon Finesse jig rod. For me it works great. Most of the time I'm throwing a quarter ounce Brewer Spider slider head, with some soft plastic, generally a 5" paddle tail worm. I put an older Curado 50 E and 10 lb Abrazx. It is just a great rod, with great sensitivity for throwing that weight. A little bit of history, that rod used to be referred to as the "Eakins Jig Rod". Jim Eakins was a jig fisherman of some renown, mostly in the Ozark area lakes and eastern Oklahoma, as far as I know. I remember I saw him often taking home checks when I fished BFL's. Anyway, at some point he parted ways with Falcon and the rod is referred to the the catalog as a " Finesse Jig Rod" rather than an "Eakins Jig Rod." Maybe you don't know, but the Eakins Jig ( sold by Jewel Baits ) was one of the first finesse jigs ( that I remember anyway) with the trimmed up jig collar and for the longest time it only came in one size - 5/16 . They make a very similar rod in their Bucco line, with the synthetic foam handles/split grip, instead of the cork.
That 6'10" rod is a great rod for throwing lighter jigs and if you don't have one, and you want to throw smaller jigs, you ought to get one - or two, maybe if you really like it another one as a back up. I know what it is like to have a favorite rod and break it and find out that model is discontinued.
Edit - took a few minutes to go to the Jewel Baits site and look up the Eakins jig. Turns out it isn't the "Eakins " jig any more, it is the " Finesse" jig. Same jig, same variety of colors, pretty much the same bait descriptions, it is like they took out the word -Eakins - and inserted the word - finesse.
Makes you wonder what he did to steam both Falcon rods and Jewel baits that made them take his name off the products.
Bankbeater reply :
I fish heavy jigs and finesse jigs in the same type of cover. I use the same rig for both types of jigs.
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