Looking for opinions on Jigging rods....

[Yak Fish]

Let me preface this by saying I've already got a pair of 8' two piece BPS Crappie Maxx Pro Series Rods that I use to jig off my kayak & I love fishing with them. I'm looking for something longer (10' or 11') that's also a little more sensitive. Due to a cold front last week, I was forced to drop down to 1/32 & 1/24 oz jigheads to get the crappie at 12'-14' to cooperate and the jigging rods I have just lacked a little feel and sensitivity. These rods will be mostly used in open water with the potential of running into catfish, stripers, and bass, so they also need some power & durability. Trying not to break the bank, but I know you get what you pay for too. All voices of experience and suggestions are appreciated. Thanks!

Jim

[Big Bubba]

Sam Heaton Super Sensitive rods. A lot of good rods out there - and a lot of people will chime in - but, these rods are always in my boat. Sensitive, but have the backbone to handle a catfish or hybrid.

[Slab Apprentice]

Sam Heaton for sensitivity, ACC if you want to sling a 2 lb fish without a net lol


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[Cray]

I have all kinds of jig poles and they all get used at different times but the one I really like for situations like you are describing is the Jenco Hypersense rear seat rod in 11 ft. It is very light, balances very well with a lite reel, pretty sensitive especially with braid and has a lot of backbone considering the weight of the rod. Never fished out of a kayak but would think a rear seat might be an advantage with the limited room.

[Eagle 1]

I use the Sam Heaton rods from B/M . B/M will tell you quick that they do not recommend you boat flip fish with any rod they make . I would recommend that you try as many rods as possible before buying . To me "all " 12 ft. rods feel better than shorter rods for straight jigging . Most will not stray from what they started out with . I have owned Huckabee, ACC, B/M brush butter series and am just not a fan . All are good rods if you like a stiff action rod . Best is in the eyes of anglers . I personally know of no tournament guys that do not carry a net . lol

[DWILL]

I have a couple of the BnM BGJP's. I like them for the price mine are 12 footers. They are sensitive and won't break the bank. I haven't broken any and have hooked into some white bass. I usually try not to flip, but you know how that goes.

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[GoTennTitans]

I have 3 Bucks BnM 2 piece jig poles. One is an 11' and the other 2 are 12'. I keep all three rigged up in my boat at all times......one with a cork & crappie hook for minnows (if I decide to go that way) and the others with 1/16 oz jig heads ready for some variety of grub to be put on. I have had great luck with these three jig poles. Probably caught 10,000 fish or more on each one. Luckily, so far no breaks.

[Retired2Fish]

I currently use BnM 12' BGJP and BnM 11' SHSS for vertical jigging. Have been looking at some 14' models but have not pulled the trigger yet.

[Locator79]

Look at Falcon jig poles. Nobody talks about them, but they should.

[silverside]

Look at Southern Crappie Rods. Durable and easy on the wallet. Not to mention that Ed is a great guy to do business with.

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