Canal Rod - Throw like the big boys

[ProfessorM]

Personally I am not giving up on conventional I just want something that can reach out and touch the middle when need be. I'm 5' 7 and need all the help I can get. I will always have my conventional with me.

[striperman36]

Originally Posted by ProfessorM

I'm 5' 7 and need all the help I can get..

With who's shoes on?

[JamesJet]

I am fairly new to jigging the canal and use an older 7000c3. I would love to try spinning but like the ease of letting out line on certain drifts with my reel. Do most people not let out line? How do you do it with spinning while staying in control?

[numbskull]

Originally Posted by JamesJet

I am fairly new to jigging the canal and use an older 7000c3. I would love to try spinning but like the ease of letting out line on certain drifts with my reel. Do most people not let out line? How do you do it with spinning while staying in control?

This is an excellent question which I hope one of the new spin-jigging canal gurus will answer. The ability to drop back a jig seems to me to be crucial to fish different structure and maintain depth longer during a retrieve. Is it, in fact, over-rated and all you really need is a rising semicircular sweep/retrieve once you pick up your jig. Or do you open and close the bail several times? How do you stay in touch as it drops back?

[ProfessorM]

Originally Posted by striperman36

With who's shoes on?

Ice skates

[striperman36]

I was thinking more like this