Best rod for cod.
 

Guys

I will be heading to gloucester-ma for some Cod fishing. I would like some info on the best rod for my set up. I will be fishing with a Accurate fx-600x reel with 80 pound test braid. Jigs will be anywhere from. 12oz to 16oz.

Could you guys please recommend a good rod.

Thanks for the help.

Re: Best rod for cod.
 

You definitely want a long rod in my opinion. Something 8 foot probably.
I would look into the the st Croix 8 foot glass premier musky. Have caught cod on it up to 30 lbs. On bait. And have jigged 10-12 oz jigs on it.

A custom may not be the worst idea either. I have a bogan custom glass rod i use for my biggest jigs

Re: Best rod for cod.
 

St Croix Premier 7'6 20/50 Lb Rating Is Perfect :d
And I Have One For Sale In Mint Condition If Interested Let Me Know

Re: Best rod for cod.
 

Thanks guys. Do I have time
To have a custom rod made I'm fishing mormorial
Day weekend?

Re: Best rod for cod.
 

If going custom, i like seeker blanks for cod (bottom fishing)

Re: Best rod for cod.
 

I don't know depends on the builder I guess the 7'6" is nice but the extra length of the 8 is better those bigger jigs in my opinion. I also have the 7'6" in both models and the mojo 7'6" the 8 premier glass us the rod you want. The new 8'6" may not be a bad idea to check out either

Re: Best rod for cod.
 

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Re: Best rod for cod.
 

hey guy
I have two mojo musky rods one is 8 foot heavy and I have a 7' 6 " musky rod heavy I have used them for blackfish and no problem for cod
give me a call
908 902 2448
jody

Re: Best rod for cod.
 

If your going to use it for both jigging and bait, go for the St Croix Musky Premier XXXH 8' it holds up top 30oz. Great overall for Cod fishing. Goes for about $210.

Re: Best rod for cod.
 

If you want to go custom, I'm pretty sure if you give one of our Rod making sponsors a call, they probably have some already built. Kevin Bogan and Garone Customs, I would give them a call to see what they have available. Their under the "Tackle & Bait Shops" up on top of the screen.