Thanks Ryan for the info. Seems I need at least a 10' rod for jig fishing. I do fish from my DB so I cover alot of water and catch buku fish but the jig thing is new.

Could you clarify what you said about reels? Do you cast your level winds with a jig and float? I understand what you are saying about floating through a hole but you didn't say if you cast or are fishing from a boat! Thanks