I'm not married to any one brand--but I'm sure you've figured out if you use your gear alot, that it's often better to spend a little more for quality once than having to replace cheaper stuff over and over.

I personally like a 10'6" for jigging ( with the lightest power rating you can get away with)--that gives you plenty of length to jig effectively and be able set the hook even if you get slammed while BSing or daydreaming-- and the extra length also helps to keep the fish away from your motor or other hazards when ithe fight is on and you're trying to put it in the net.

The longer jig rod can also double as a float rod to help mend your line on the river--if you float fish at all.

If you're thinking of getting rid of any of your 10 Loomis rods--I brake for all yard sales with fishing equipment.
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