Walleye rod

[Brown duck]

My father asked me last night what kind of rod he would need for jigging walleyes (close to retirement, more time to take fishing more seriously), told him I wasn't exactly sure. What do you guys think (action [fast vs. slow/limber], length, brand, etc.). Also, does anyone have a preference about breakdown/1-piece rods?

I told him I liked my Shimano Clarus, don't fish walleyes with it (mine is a bit light for wallys), but its a good rod for the money. I then suggested he look at St. Croix, and the first thing that came to his mind was the St. Croix fly rod he got me one Christmas - thought that was awfully expensive (though pretty affordable by fly rod standards). So I also think (know!) he would like to stay on the more affordable end.

Thanks

[bluekim7]

I would go with a medium-fast action rod, 6 1/2 ft M or ML power action. I have a 7 ft and a 6 1/2 ft both are fast tip, ML, Cabela's tourney series rods. I like them but have only has them for a few months now. Walleye Insider has an article and it recomends a 6 1/2 ft, medium-fast action, medium power, graphite rod with a cork handle for walleye jigging. I would personally go with a 2 piece rod. There are many choices of good rods these days. Hope this helps and you find what you are looking for.

[scottyhoover]

Bass Pro Shops - Walleye Angler Signature Series Spinning Rods (http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catalog.TextId?hvarTextId=74432&hvarTarget=search&cmCat=SearchResults)
item # 38-152-482-00 4-10 LB $70.00 per rod
1/16 - 1/2 OZ 6' Medium
1-PIECE
7 GUIDES
HANDLE A
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Or Fenwick has some great rods for jigging. Little more pricey.
Model GS 60M (http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catalog.TextId?hvarTextId=50924&hvarTarget=search&cmCat=SearchResults)
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Whatever it is, make it 6'' , 1 piece, graphite. These rods will work for any vertical jigging you need to do with 1/4 - 3/4oz. 6 or 8lb yellow fireline is a must. For reels, jigging reels don't need to be anything fancy, I'm using some cheap shimano siennas right now.

[fishinmachine2]

Not sure how much you want to spend but the Fenwick Techna AV in a 6' medium action model is awesome. I have 2 of them and they are great rods . Cabelas has them I just checked. Scottyhoover is right about the chart. fireline you want to be able to see it .

Scott

[Brown duck]

Thanks guys, that's about what I figured, just wanted to double check.

[wally-eye]

7 ft. Ugly Stick "Lite" and a Shimano 2500 Spinning reel loaded with 8 pound P line. Can't beat it.

[chamookman]

Don't forget G Loomis. Bob

[Brown duck]

Don't forget G Loomis. Bob

I think most G Loomis rods would be a bit out of his perceived price range.

[chamookman]

Gotcha - The Gander Mountain Pro Select series of rods are nice also. I have a 7' med/lite action (one pc.) I'm quite partial to for jigging. Bob

[bigbob]

:yeahthat: i have one also works well

[scottyhoover]

GM Pro Select are good, I have a couple for crankin and pitchin' .-- love them. If you accidentally sit on it and break it (from experience) ...take it back to gander and get a new one!

[bolodunn]

Bass Pro Shops - Walleye Angler Signature Series Spinning Rods (http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catalog.TextId?hvarTextId=74432&hvarTarget=search&cmCat=SearchResults)
item # 38-152-482-00 4-10 LB $70.00 per rod
1/16 - 1/2 OZ 6' Medium
1-PIECE
7 GUIDES
HANDLE A
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Or Fenwick has some great rods for jigging. Little more pricey.
Model GS 60M (http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catalog.TextId?hvarTextId=50924&hvarTarget=search&cmCat=SearchResults)
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Whatever it is, make it 6'' , 1 piece, graphite. These rods will work for any vertical jigging you need to do with 1/4 - 3/4oz. 6 or 8lb yellow fireline is a must. For reels, jigging reels don't need to be anything fancy, I'm using some cheap shimano siennas right now.



you nailed it right on the head scott!!
bps walleye angler sig. series is the "best" rod i have ever used jigging!! hands down. & i mean i have bought at least 6 rods through trial & error.
i don't have any exp. on the high dollar rods, walleye angler rod was $50. & that was about as far as i would go. i guarantee that if i had a 1-2 hundred dollar rod i'd jack it up just as easy!:lol:

i now have 4 of those rods & will stick with them!

[scottyhoover]

Yeah I got the BPS rods back when they were $50 each, I'd like to see them on sale again.

[The Whale]

For economy pricing on a above average rod, I'll stay with my "stiks". Ugly Stiks that is. Definitely go with the "Lite Pro" models (sometimes can be a bugger trying to find this model). $35.00 everywhere. They shed half the weight and have a much better handle/feel. 7' med for my 'eyes seems to be just right. Good feel, tougher than nails, warranted etc. :D :fish2:

[kp57_what]

This is my first year of hunting for wallye. Even tho Ive been fishing for many moons (hard & soft water) my father inlaw has got me hooked. Learning more everytime we go out. Caught my first this year 2 1/2 pounds and like I stated above Im hooked. I dont mean to take over this thread but for my first walleye combo I purchased a 6 ft light med shimano rod with an abu reel spooled with 8 lb mono stren easy cast ($$ was a factor). What do you guys think? I hear about this fire line and seen alot of other fisherman using this also. Can you guys kind of explain alittle more why. Is the color an advantage, strength? Basically pro's and con's.

P.S Ive educated myself with alot if info on the how too's jiggin & trollin from this site. Thanks to those that have PM'd me with tips that I couldnt get from fisherman out in the field with out actually being in there boat. Not to be rude but walleye most fisherman coming in after fishing (@ the launch) seem to be allitle tight lipped but I can understand. Dont have the $$ to charter with a capt. at the moment so self education will have to do for now :lol: . Thnx again MS

[chamookman]

Can't be beat for verticle jigging. 6lb. - 8lb. fit the bill nicely. With the no-streach property of FL + the sm. diameter, You can feel a 'Eye burp next to Your jig:lol: ! The Flame green is nice for line watching also. Bob