I have several of the bucks graphite jig poles that work well for me. The 8' with a jig suspended over a brush pile has been lots of fun for me lately and the price is modest. It balances well and weighs very little. The Sam Heaton super sensitive has a large following of happy folks too. Go to a big BPS or Grizzly jig or someplace that you can handle lots of them at once.They're all a little different and what I don't like might appeal to you.