I use an 8'6" browning in a med. action and it works well for me. I usually use 10lb line on it and haven't had a fish break off yet. I alos use a soining reel, as I can't seem to cast a baitcaster very well with a bobber and jig on it. I do fine for drift fishing but that is it. I haven't spent a lot on my rod and reel but they work just fine. I think a longer rod say about a 10' would be a better jig rod though.
Buck