Thats the problem with living in the central valley is that i can't unless its a brand from Turners. I'll just hit up Bob Sands on my way to SD in late April
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1st 9' jig stick recommendations
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I have used this rod its pretty nice, it has a faster action, less parabolic. Great bang for your buck and if you just want to try out jigsticks
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Oh...this'll be fun. Wait until you officially go down the jigstick rabbit hole. You think you're overwhelmed now??? Wait until you can't decide what rod to bring because you love them all. I went down that road and have cut my rods back by 70%. Much less anxiety...lol
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Glass 90J…. But going to a shop and pulling them is one thing but throwing one is another thing. We all get jig sticks to make long cast accurate cast with as few backlashes at possible… it’s gonna happen but the fewer between the better. I learned on a glass 90j then moved on to the Super Seeker Baby Ulua and Super Seeker Ulua. Those are what I have stuck with and haven’t found anything better in my opinion.
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"Why have one when we can have them all....." the old bull. I loved learning on a 90j it taught me to be patient and load up the rod. That patience pays dividends across all the other platforms I have thrown or borrowed for the day. Learning to use the rod and not overthrow the jig can be done on any jig stick but there is something special about a 90j with a cord wrap.
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Brian, did you fish one of the MCR93 rods? Wondering how it compares to the UC one. I was waiting on the red UC but no luck so he is wrapping me a black one.UC’s new MCR950 at 9’6” a colab design of Randy Penny and Huan at Moons Customs Rods thus the name MCR
I was fortunate to be able to test it out before it came out on 10 yellows up to 26# fishing 50 on surface iron throwing it into 15 kt winds all day.
It’s now one of my go to jig sticks.
I also have the US90 & US100 Monsters but since been put in storage for now.
If you want 10’, I luv my UC10E
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MCR93 ?? Never heard of that one.
I was able to test out Moons prototype red MCR 950’s and I have one of my own in black. It’s not a traditional parabolic glass stick wher legit loads up slowly. The MCR is a faster load so you kinda have to be get use to it. It’s my go to Med size surface iron jig stick at 9’6”. I caught yellows up to 26 lbs on it on the Pride over the summer.
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Moon did a run on these. Big butt glass rod. Really fun rod to fish, casts even the Tady AA or A1's nicely. Only fished it a few times for smaller YT and DoDos.
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Which is best is a personal preference.
My advice is to buy something you can practice with and don't mind it getting a few dings and scrapes.
Used Calstar 90J would be perfect.
A Phenix Abyss 909 or an Shimano Teramar 9' would be some cheaper options to learn with.
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My personal preference is the Phenix 909HJ. I prefer heavier jigs and don't mind putting in work on the swing.
My advice is to buy something you can practice with and don't mind it getting a few dings and scrapes.
Used Calstar 90J would be perfect.
A Phenix Abyss 909 or an Shimano Teramar 9' would be some cheaper options to learn with.
Rod Preference:
My personal preference is the Phenix 909HJ. I prefer heavier jigs and don't mind putting in work on the swing.
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The set up will only get used a couple trips a year so I'm gonna go the used route to start with and see what I can find for a decent price.
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I went ahead and ordered a 90j from Bob Sands! I'm stoked!
Thanks to everyone for all the recommendations
Thanks to everyone for all the recommendations
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The US80 wahoo us a great rod for throwing jigs. I also use a GP85 Monster which I would say is good but the wahoo is better for throwing heavier jigs.
I like very fast rods so I prefer the US and GP vs. the CE.
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