Thread: Poll: Vertical jigging pole length

When the money is on the line and faced with a vertical jigging situation, Me and my partner both use a 10 foot rear seat Ozark for vertical jigging and have done very well with it on the Tournament trail here in Arkansas. For most All other applications we use BnM. Here is a nice cat I just caught on one out of the middle of a brush pile on 8lb Mr Crappie, which some say is too whippy of a rod. I beg to differ.
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12 always

12' Sam Heaton Super Sensitive regardless of depth.

10 ft Bonehead. For dipping brush. Fast tip and serious backbone to bring the big ones up quick before they have a chance to tangle you up. I use 20 lb braid and feel everything the jigs hit or hits the jig. First time I used one, I was setting the hook before I realized I was bit. Reaction on setting the hook. Best rod I have used for dipping. Get what you want but the 10 ft. Bonehead is the best rod to beat right now. My opinion.

From this thread, it seems logical that you really need one each of all makes and lengths to try out.

Originally Posted by Cane Pole

From this thread, it seems logical that you really need one each of all makes and lengths to try out.

OR, it's really not about the pole at all.

B&M rear seat 12 footer works well for me

Originally Posted by Hanr3

Pick one. Doesn't matter.

Cmj- understood. Your using it to teach others to fish aggressive fish. That works.

I'm with CMJ , I want a stiff jig pole with lots of backbone . I use heavier jigs than most on 8 lb line to detect lightest bite . Crappie don't nibble a jig , they inhale it . I feel anything besides jig or brush or stop feeling jig that fish usually gets swung in before it knows what's going on . I only jig fish and only use a 11' Ozark because it is stiff enough to swing in a 2 lb Crappie . I used to use B-n-M Bucks jig poles in 12' but got tired of buying front rod sections .