My heavy duty setup: Dr. Fish Long Shot 1200 reel on an Ugly Stik Bigwater 12 foot heavy rod. : r Fishing_Gear Fly Rod Combo Western Trout Series I 6wt, Right Handed Reel Spooling w Umpqua Butt Section Topwater Baits Melton Tackle The St. Croix Legend X 6'8 medium power, extra fast action (XLS68MXF) is my favorite rod for most jigging techniques, but especially snap jigging, Balla says. First thing is the feel of this rod;