Rod choice for A-rig

[Jeepman]

Just seeing a lot of folks throwing The Rig on the water and was wondering what is a good rod and reel combo for throwing such a beast?

Thanks
Jeepman

 

[Springmillvol]

I just started throwing one. I’m using a picifun reel with a 7.6 heavy rod. 65 lb braid and it seemed to handle it fine. Was throwing a flash mob jr though. Not sure about the full sized rigs

 

[Patoutdoors]

7’9 to an 8 ft xh rod with a medium to low speed reel. I recommend a lews super duty wide spool in a 5.3:1. This is ideal as springmillvol said I threw mine on a 7’6 for a while before I built my 8ft rod and I won’t be going back.

 

[Jeepman]

Does it have a cranking rod feel or a casting rod feel?

 

[Jeepman]

Does it have a cranking rod feel or a casting rod feel?

 

[Hooker]

Joe Burns custom,,,,those things will wear you out with the wrong rod

 

[BulletTJ]

^^^^^^^What he said. Joe Burns makes a rig rod that will not wear you out and will cast a mile if you put a good Lews reel on it. I use a BB1 Pro.

 

[Jeepman]

Does He have a website or how do you contact Joe Burns? Is he local? Thanks for all of the feed back

 

[Rob Lee]

Where can you buy joe burns rods

 

[BulletTJ]

He is from Cleveland. He will sell them to you. I am at work and dont have his cell number. When I get home I will PM you his number. Lifetime warranty on the rods.

 

[porthos33]

My buddy has 13 of the Joe Burns rods and loves them!

 

[Jeepman]

Thanks BulletTJ. Does he make different price level rods?

 

[stuckinthetrees]

Yes he does. You can get his info and look at some of his rods at fish takes in Cleveland

 

[Jeepman]

Thank you, where are they located? Coming from Chattanooga area

 

[Carl]

Veritas has a 7'9 schooling rod that is perfect. Loads up nice and easy. I dropped down to a cranking reel 5.4:1 last year and have not regretted it. I get a lot more cast in, by not being worn out at the end of the day.

 

[FishingwithRusty]

im using the Piscifun Perseus(6.3:1 gear ratio) and Taipan Rods:

for my flouro/mono rig:
http://www.taipanrods.com/store.html#!/76-FLIP/p/74623999/category=21480961

for my braid rig:
http://www.taipanrods.com/store.html#!/76-PUNCH/p/74627018/category=21480961

AWESOME RODS!! made by Simon(owner of Taipan), he makes his own blanks and builds all the rods. lifetime warranty!

 

[Jeepman]

Thanks again guys, I will keep researching through the day and decide on something tomorrow

 

[BulletTJ]

Your welcome and trust me you won't regret buying any of Joe's rods.

 

[Rob Lee]

I wonder if Joe Burns will have a booth at the fishing expo in Knoxville. Anybody going? Chattanooga should have one as well...an expo that is.

 

[BullMerc225]

Yes, Joe Burns Custom Rods will have a booth at the East Tennessee Fishing Show in Knoxville this weekend, come by and see us!!