Thread: Reel choice for jigging

Originally Posted by msnormand

Good morning all:

For some years now I’ve been using these small Pflueger trigger spin reels.
Paired with an Ozark 9 ft rear seat jig pole it’s my much preferred setup for jigging trees and brush while trolling.

As the reels are fairly cheap the line pickup is not the best. I’m using 6lb Mr Crappie hi-vis line. After a day of hard fishing yesterday the line pickup fails often. I could probably strip off or change the line but who wants to stop and do that on the water lol.

I like to pitch and move, about half the time holding the rod with right hand and line with left. Other times rod and line with right hand.

I’m curious for those fishing this style and method what reels you use and why.

I’d love to find a solid trigger spin that’s well made, higher quality, very lightweight, consistent line pickup, small form factor. Seems like most choices are pretty similar to what I have now.

Anything else out there?

I have 6 or 7 of these, but they are the newer ones and are colored light blue/silver.... very good reels and easy to fish with...
Rick

Solo reels cost a little more but have a drag and it holds the line away from the rod making it east to get the line in your left hand.
PPG

I use a Eagle Claw straight line reel , no line twist , and faster line pick up.