Vertical Jig (Finesse) Rods

"Feel the Thump, Control the Fight."

Vertical Jig or Finesse Vertical presentations like a drop shot require a quality rod. Depending on the anglers style, lure and line choices we have three great options available. Whether you need to handle Lake of the Woods slot fish, or need bottom contact sensitivity, money spent on a quality jig stick is priceless for both Walleye and Bass.

6’10” is ideal for vertical presentations, vertical jigging, pitching to targets, or finessing a drop shot.

1. Rain Shadow 6’10 M XF - Kinetic SCT

   • This blank features a highly unique dual action: an extra-fast (X-Fast) tip ideal for LOTW eaters, combined with true deep medium power in the butt section for handling slot fish and overs. The mid-section boasts a unique secondary action that keeps big fish securely pinned.

     Starting at just 3.5 ounces, this is a perfect gateway into custom rods. You won't find a production rod offering this level of tactile transmission for the price. If you want to maximize your jig game, this rod will do it.

2. NFC 6’10” ML XF - Synapse SCT

   • X-ray LMX is amazing.

     NFC’s newest material HMx-ray is the latest edition to the NFC material family. HM because it’s the highest modulus currently available, x-ray because just like an x-ray machine helps you see things you normally would not, you can feel the slightest vibration with these blanks. These are the lightest, strongest blanks that we have ever manufactured.

     If you like a true ML rod, this is right near the top of the pack. It is designed as a dropshot rod, but excels at anything finesse where feel is important to you.

3. St. Croix SCIV 6’10 ML XF - Legend Tournament +

   • The Legend, Reimagined by Custom Tackle Co.

     Why settle for off-the-shelf? We take the elite St. Croix SCIV+ Carbon Fiber blanks—a strategic lay-up of SCIV and SCVI—and elevate them using our ZERO System Dynamix strategy. This ensures every component is precision-matched to your specific fishing application.

   • St. Croix Blanks are available in a full suite of colors.

Once we understand which blank is right for you, we can kit it out however you need. Below are some popular packages.

• Type S: Hard, Japanese-inspired EVA split grip with SCT. Kitted out with a Fuji down-locked VSS reel seat and Fuji FazLite guide train.

• Type R: Fuji FGV Cork combo split grip with SCT. Kitted out with a Fuji down-locked VSS reel seat and Fuji Alconite guide train.

• Type Z: Carbon fiber and EVA combo split grip with SCT. Kitted out with a Fuji down-locked VSS reel seat and Fuji SiC guide train.

Typical Build time is 2-4 weeks