One other comment on rods for jig fishing. If you use a hard graphite rod you may have some trouble. I have shattered three Lamiglass Certified Pros in the last 2 years by hitting it with the jig as I cast. On the very clear river I fish I use an 8 foot leader because the fish get very spooky in the summer time. If you use a long leader you will eventually hit your rod with a cast. Even a glancing blow at the speed of a cast can shatter a hard rod. I also fish with a loomis and I haven't broken it yet so maybe the Loomis graphite is a little more forgiving. On the good side, Lamiglass has replaced the rod tips without any problem. (I haven't told them about the third one yet).