Jigman, I was wondering what type of rod you use for jig fishing, lenght, weight, line, also what type of floats you like to use. Right now were fishing the chums and having good sucess, but I'd like to get ready for the brats. Any info your willing to pass on would be appreciated. If you want to email me it's at fiveweight@hotmail.com Thanks Fiveweight.

It's tough finding a decent float rod, at least one I liked. You want a long rod but not too limber, seems like everything long is rated for light line. I use 3 rods for most of the year, all custom built Loomis GL3's. I run a 13 footer for summer fishing that's rated 6-10. For winter I run 2 rods, an 11'4" for rivers that are smaller(6-12lbs line) and a 12 footer for the larger rivers that's rated for 8-17lbs line. I purchased all the blanks and had them made into spinning rods, which I prefer for jig fishing. As for floats I usually run the Thill "America's favorites". I usually run 1/8th oz jigs in the summer and 1/4 oz in the winter. 8lbs Izorline in the summer and 12lbs. Izorline in the winter.

[This message has been edited by Jigman (edited 11-09-2000).]