Ryan, why would you jig with a 10 or 10 1/2 foot rod? When jigging it is better to use a shorter rod, such a 7-8 foot lamiglas Puget Jigger or a similar model produced by Loomis.
They are correct about those graphite rods blowing up on downriggers, but I still use them....I just know better to try and pop the rigger loose or hookset when the rod is still "loaded" on the rigger.
We do alot of Jigging near Point Evans under the Narrows bridge and a shorter rod will wear your arm less than a longer one, case in point are the short halibut sticks.
I do prefer a longer rod when mooching though, but my longest moocher is a 9.5 foot certified pro Lamiglas. A 10 footer would be okay also.
Now lets not get into Boondoggin....take it easy guys and good fishin.
BTW...was going to head back to Westport, but now they are calling for "Surf Warning" with 13 foot swell, maybe its time to check out the Johns River area instead.