Elk River Jigshot & Lew’s Speed Spin Finesse Spinning Combo

The Ultimate Ready-to-Fish Setup for Precision Jigging and Finesse Tactics

Master the Finesse Game

Skip the rigging hassle and step straight up to the water with a high-performance setup built by the experts at Guide's Choice Pro Shop. We’ve meticulously paired the ultra-sensitive Elk River Rods Jigshot Series 6'8" Medium | Fast spinning rod with the lightning-fast, silky-smooth Lew's Speed Spin 200 reel. To give you the ultimate edge in line management and casting distance, we finished the build by professionally spooling it with 200 yards of FINS WindTamer 12 lb braided line in high-visibility white.

Whether you are snapping jigs for walleye, finessing smallmouth bass on rocky points, or skipping soft plastics around docks, this combo delivers unmatched sensitivity, rapid recovery, and brute structural strength. It balances flawlessly in the hand, boasting a premium, ergonomic cork split-grip handle designed for all-day comfort on the water.

Component Breakdown

1. Elk River Rods Jigshot Series (JS68M)

Crafted for anglers who demand absolute precision, the Jigshot Series is built to feel every structural change and subtle tick on the bottom.

• Length: 6'8"

• Power / Action: Medium / Fast

• Line Rating: 8–12 lb

• Lure Weight: 1/8–3/4 oz

• Premium Construction: Features premium Toray Graphite blanks for elite sensitivity, paired with ultra-durable guides featuring double swaged stainless insert rings.

• The Aesthetics: Beautifully accented with custom blue thread wraps and vibrant hot green trim.

2. Lew’s Speed Spin 200 Spinning Reel

Engineered for rapid retrieves and flawless line management.

• Gear Ratio: 6.2:1 high-speed gear ratio for burning in slack and controlling erratic fish.

• Line Recovery: Pulls in 32 inches of line per turn of the handle.

• Bearing System: Premium 10-bearing system (9+1) with a Zero Reverse anti-reverse clutch providing an incredibly fluid handle rotation and instant hooksets.

• Build Quality: Features a lightweight graphite frame, a weight-reducing skeletal graphite rotor, and a rugged double-anodized aluminum spool.

3. FINS WindTamer Braided Line (12 lb, White)

• The Construction: A premium 100% Spectra 4-end braid engineered with a proprietary post-processing treatment.

• The Performance: FINS unique processing compacts the fibers, creating an unusually firm, round structure that packs perfectly onto the spool without digging into itself.

• Tame the Elements: Specifically engineered to eliminate wind knots, backlashes, and rod-tip wrapping, making it the perfect line when conditions get gusty.

• Visibility: The solid white color acts as a natural strike indicator, allowing you to visually track line movement and detect subtle, line-slackening bites before you even feel them.

💡 Pro Tip from Guide's Choice Pro Shop

"Because FINS WindTamer has a slightly firmer, rounder structure out of the box, it is unparalleled at resisting the dreaded wind knots that often plague spinning setups. To maximize your performance on this medium-fast jigging setup, we recommend pairing it with a 6-to-10-foot fluorocarbon leader using an Alberto (Modified Albright) knot. The compressed, round shape of the WindTamer braid creates an incredibly compact knot connection, allowing your leader knot to fly silently through the rod's stainless insert rings without catching, giving you maximum casting distance and flawless line flow."

Why Buy a Guide's Choice Combo?

When you buy from us, you aren't just getting loose gear in boxes. Our pro shop staff hand-inspects every rod blank, seats the reel perfectly, and spools your line under the exact tension required to eliminate line twist right out of the gate. It’s a custom-curated, guide-tier setup ready to fish the minute it arrives at your door.