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8' rods are tough to really get a ton of distance on, that is why you will see most deckhands fishing 9' and 10' rods. Also having the right stick for the right jig is important, rod has to load up correctly. For instance I know that on my 9' Ulua a 45 is too light and the 7x throws better. On something like a 90J a 45 throws better. That Tady C is likely a good choice for that rod however as would an A1.
Personally i find an Avet a waste for Jigs. Leverdrags are bait reels. I am a fan of old Newells for jigs, 338 being my choice on most applications, with 40lb Izor First String. A Torium or Sealine or similar will do very well though. Something in the 40 size.
Another thing is that you usually throw irons in a different fashion than normal casting. Jigs are usually dropped a lot further from tip and casted in more of a pendulum style to help load the rod. This is why on a sportboat you will often see guys cast a jig with it almost hitting the deck even on a 9'+ rod.
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CJ Siebler
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