When you tie on a flipping jig to pitch shallow, isolated, and sparse cover, you want a stiff rod. The 7’3” Zodias from Shimano fits the bill. This longer rod not only gives you more leverage ...

But jigging is an exciting and effective way to ... For average-sized northern, a 28-inch, medium-action Shimano Convergence spinning rod will work just fine. If you’re specifically tackling ...