I was recently asked what kind of gear do you need for football jig fishing, and how is it different from the gear you use when fishing with regular jigs.
First of all, the ideal gear for football jigs is different from that needed to pitch/flip or even cast regular jigs.
The Rod - For football jig fishing, you're going to want a very sensitive rod. Most of the time, your jig will be casts very far from you and you want to be able to feel everything it does. I prefer a 6'10" to 7'2" rod for football jig fishing. I also like a rod that is MH or H power and XF action.
The Reel - While a normal speed baitcaster (6:1 gear ratio) reel will work fine, I prefer a "burner" with a gear ratio of 7:1. Because your jig normally be far from the boat, you'll want a reel that will pick up a lot of line to get the jig back faster. The faster you get the jig back to the boat, the faster you can get it back in the strike zone.
The Line - I prefer fluorocarbon for football jig fishing. Normally, you'll be fishing a football jig in open water, like on a ledge. I don't like braid for this because of it is more visible in the water. Fluorocarbon has more sensitivity than mono, so you'll be able to feel more bites. Also, most fluorocarbons have less stretch than most monos, so it will make setting the hook on a long cast easier.
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