01-09-2018, 12:56 PM
[#0000FF]That would probably be a good rod for you. As you get more experienced and proficient you may find that you would prefer differences in your setup.
Having a fast tip is not necessary for casting light lures in vertical jigging. However, a big part of your success will depend on being able to watch the tip of your rod for any minor tweaks...in addition to being able to feel the solid takes. Even though macks are large fish (hopefully), they do not always smash your jig. Sometimes the bite is registered only as a slight sideways twitch of the line or a minor dip in the rod tip.
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Having a fast tip is not necessary for casting light lures in vertical jigging. However, a big part of your success will depend on being able to watch the tip of your rod for any minor tweaks...in addition to being able to feel the solid takes. Even though macks are large fish (hopefully), they do not always smash your jig. Sometimes the bite is registered only as a slight sideways twitch of the line or a minor dip in the rod tip.
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