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Rod choice for pitching soft plastics/jigs

Postby Jake Wade » 3/11/07 9:32am

I spend 60% of my time on the water pitching creature baits/jigs short distances. Lure weight is normally 3/8-5/8 ounce and water depth in the 3-8ft range. I would like opinions on a rod in the 6'8"-7' length range best suited for this style of fishing.

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Rod Choice

Postby Larry » 3/11/07 10:25am

Jack,

I use the 7' Helium LTA in a heavy power for pitching soft plastics and jigs around docks, grass lines, etc. This rod would be an excellent choice for the lure weights you are using.


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Re: Rod Choice

Postby Jake Wade » 3/11/07 1:48pm

Larry wrote:Jack,

I use the 7' Helium LTA in a heavy power for pitching soft plastics and jigs around docks, grass lines, etc. This rod would be an excellent choice for the lure weights you are using.


Larry


That would be the HE70C,Correct?
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Postby Ben » 3/11/07 9:07pm

That would be the HE70HC and it is a really great rod.
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Postby Tony Lain » 3/12/07 4:47pm

The MgSWMH70 Senko-Worm Special is a great pitchin'n rod. It's rated for 12-20 lb line and up to 5/8 oz baits. I have two set ups with this rod, one with 50lb braid for thick grass and tulies, and the other with 14lb flourocarbon for those spooky clear water bass here out west.
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Postby Larry » 3/13/07 3:51am

Ben...thank you for posting the rod model number for Jake...you were correct.

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Postby Jake Wade » 3/13/07 10:39am

Thanks for all the suggestions! If a guy wanted to save some money and of course sacrifice some sensitivity...Would the KJPS610 jig & pig rod in the Graphite Plus line be a good rod?
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