Rod for Jigging on my Shimano Symetre 3000fl

I like graphite/fiberglass composite rods for swimbaits and jigging, so I would say Calstar GX7 or GX8 or the more affordable Seeker stealth in a #15-30 line rating. Spinning reels are totally fine for jigging and if you are looking for the most inexpensive rod go with a Shakespeare of your choice in a medium or medium light action.   

For 3/4- 2oz lures I fish a GX7 and Penn slammer 260 with great results.

The reason I'm looking for a matching rod is because i already owned the reel for bass fishing. Thought I might get away with 1oz jig heads. Is that not going to work. Ive read fishing reports of people using the 3000fl for jigging rockfish.

I love my Shimano Baitrunner 4500B spinning reels. Your Symetre 3000FL has the same amount of maximum drag, and 1 more ball bearing than my Baitrunners, so they should work fine for jigging.

My Baitrunners are my workhorses, but I treat them well. I rinse them after each outing and rebuild them each winter. They are 8+ year old, and still going strong.

I paired my Baitrunners with Shimano Trevala 7' ML rods. I have used up to 6oz jig heads with no problem. If you need more than that, the drift is just too fast, and not a good day to go fishing. I also use them trolling for salmon using double deep six #2 (7oz).

I have also heard good things about Ugly Stik Tiger rods, which are about half the price of Trevalas.

It is easily attained by using a bait casting reel compared to a spinning reel where you have to open the bail every time. Not so ergonomic IMO.

I find that hilarious coming from someone who casts with their right hand, switches the rod to their left hand, and cranks with their right hand. How ergonomic is that?

I love really nice stuff too.....but for kayaking and loading into the car and stuffing gear next to it and banging around in parking lots and tip overs otw and in the sand and possible lost or left on beach and for sure salt and wash and salt and wash...an ugly stick tiger rod with the trigger handle/or not-is all I'm taking on the ocean or at least all im buying anymore---tough to beat em and tougher to break em-but if you do your only out 70 bucks and really not even then---ugly stick stands behind the tiger for 5-7 years and asks only that you keep the receipt and send pictures of the rod and receipt and a brief what happened,they will  make ruling  and then I paid 9.99 shipping and 2 weeks later -new rod....they make a noodle-med-and Heavy---so all bases covered

that reel will get ate up in one season for sure.....bigger stronger reel....may do you better

I got a trevala they are really nice rods, but you can't go wrong with a ugly stick tiger rod.

The reason I'm looking for a matching rod is because i already owned the reel for bass fishing. Thought I might get away with 1oz jig heads. Is that not going to work. Ive read fishing reports of people using the 3000fl for jigging rockfish.

any medium heavy bass rod will work.I use carrot stix and crucial and the sellus.as long as you dont over load it too much and casting you should be fine.your just vertical jigging

Conflicting answers. But a wealth of info! Thanks for all the reply's.

It is easily attained by using a bait casting reel compared to a spinning reel where you have to open the bail every time. Not so ergonomic IMO.

I find that hilarious coming from someone who casts with their right hand, switches the rod to their left hand, and cranks with their right hand. How ergonomic is that?

Well,  I'm right handed and cannot train my left arm to cast. But I always bring my left hand reel/rod setup for backup In case I get tired from all the reeling

It is easily attained by using a bait casting reel compared to a spinning reel where you have to open the bail every time. Not so ergonomic IMO.

I find that hilarious coming from someone who casts with their right hand, switches the rod to their left hand, and cranks with their right hand. How ergonomic is that?

Well,  I'm right handed and cannot train my left arm to cast. But I always bring my left hand reel/rod setup for backup In case I get tired from all the reeling

I do the exact same thing Herb! Been fishing like that since my Dad taught me how to use a spinner (he was left handed).
Chewbacca, here's a good deal on a Quantum Boca jigging rod for $70 (can get another $25 off if you signup for their newsletter). http://www.americanlegacyfishing.com/quantum-boca-pt-jigging-rod-7-0-bcs70-90-spinning-rod.html

So I ended up with a shimano tekato 500 on a trevala. Went out today and really enjoyed the new gear.

Told ya

My new kayak jigging outfit consists of a $230 Shimano Calcutta CT400B level wind reel on a $150 Tescata 6'3" jigging rod. Shimano makes more expensive reels for jigging but I am not going to be spending a lot of time in 300' deep water there this might be better (more bearings for the most part).

The short Tescata has a great feel with the exposed rod blank section between the two handle sections. It is rated for 20-50 lb braid and jigging lure weights from 3.5 to 5.25 ounces.

I have a number of rigs use the Ugly Stik Tiger rods which are excellent rods and a great value. I don't favor them for jigging where I want a better feel of what is happening at the lure.