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Jig and dropshot rods are a collective term for fishing for perch, zander, and others that has become extremely popular. For modern jig fishing, with all the popular techniques available, you need a rod that has a somewhat sensitive tip that registers bites and a blank that still has the power to hook and fight the fish. We have a very large selection of rods in different price ranges and for different specialties. Ask us for advice and we will gladly tell more. Wide range of rods for all occasions.
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Rod length
Rod length grouped in feet + cm.
Are you a beginner and need guidance?
For regular fishing with a casting rod, you can easily group the lengths like this:
5-6 feet - Children/juniors 6-7 feet - Easy to handle - Perfect for boats. 7-9 feet - Most popular, especially for fishing from shore. 9+ feet - Coastal fishing and river fishing, etc.
Max casting weight
Casting weights simply refer to the weight of the lure a rod is intended for. A rod with a casting weight of, for example, 10-30 grams is optimal for casting lures within that weight range. Exceeding it risks breaking the rod during casting, while using lighter lures makes casting difficult.
Suitable reel size
Here, we’ve marked which reel sizes are suitable for this specific rod. The type of reel to use with a rod depends on whether it’s a spinning, casting, saltwater, or similar rod, so if you’re unsure,feel free to double-check. That the same rod can have multiple reel sizes depends on the fishing style you’re pursuing.
Fish species
Here, we’ve categorized the products based on which fish you want to hook. We’ve relied on what manufacturers specify, but also on experience of what usually works. The list could almost be endless, and many things work for more species than we’ve listed, so don’t be afraid to experiment.
Are you a beginner looking for a new rod? Check out the rods in the Medium and Medium-Fast categories. These rods bend a bit more than the so-called 'fast' rods, which simplifies both casting and fighting ability if a fish bites.
More about rod actions Action is a term for how the blank bends when pressure is applied to the tip and is described in English as follows:
Extra Fast (Ultra Fast): means the tip bends much more easily than the rest of the blank, which is relatively stiff.
Fast: bends just over a third of the blank.
Medium-Fast: bends about half of the blank.
Medium (Moderate): bends about 3/4 of the blank.
Slow: describes a parabolic bend of almost the entire blank.
Common simplified Swedish terms to describe action are tip-, half-, and full-action.
Different actions suit different fishing. 'Extra Fast' and 'Fast' provide more feel to the lure and faster hooksets, but the stiff blank reduces fighting ability and doesn’t offer the same 'slingshot effect' on casts as 'Medium' and 'Slow' actions.
Handle type
Refers to the material the rod’s handle is made of. Cork and EVA (foam) are the most common types.
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Rod length when transported
Refers to how many centimeters long the disassembled rod is. This can be good to know if you’re traveling or packing it into a motorcycle bag.
Type of fishing
Refers to which type of fishing the product is intended for.
Example: A spinning reel is intended for the spin fishing method.
Rod type
Refers to which type of rod this product pairs with. The most common rod types are spinning rods and casting rods. Casting rods pair with trolling reels, saltwater reels, low-profile reels, and baitcasting reels. Spinning rods pair with spinning reels.
Jig fishing for perch and pike-perch is a classic method that has been used for many years. However, over the last few years, this fishing has developed rapidly and many new methods and tactics have been adopted from abroad, not least from bass fishing in the USA. When we talk about jig fishing today, we mean everything from classic jigging with shad jigs to various finesse methods such as Texas, Carolina, drop shot, or vertical jigging. Most jigging rods work for all these methods but some rods are specifically adapted to perform exceptionally well for certain techniques.
Choosing the Right Jigging Rod
Generally, for all jigging rods, you want a rod with a sensitive tip but a fairly strong backbone. The sensitive tip allows you to easily see and feel even cautious bites, and the stronger backbone helps you hook the fish properly and also effectively move and control the jig during fishing. The casting weight of the rod is typically determined by the lures you plan to fish with and the length of the rod is largely a matter of taste. However, a longer rod provides longer casting distances while a shorter rod is preferable in tight spots. A good all-around rod for jigging is usually around 7� and 5-20g.
Multiplier or Spinning for Jigging
Traditionally, spinning rods with spinning reels have been used for jig fishing. However, it has become increasingly common today to use light spinning rods equipped with low-profile reels for jigging after perch and pike-perch. Spinning gear is still the first choice for most due to its simplicity. With spinning gear, however, you can increase the precision of your fishing - which is an advantage with several jigging methods.
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