If you’re having trouble with a SWIM JIG check this out! 

I have a 7'6" heavy fast scenko stix rods that I use for swim jig and love it I also have another one that's 7'4" and also is amazing

Congratulations

Do you cut back or thin out the weed guard on the jig?

Used to throw same jig switch to the mobster best jig I have seen for grass and reeds. Try it. Keep up the rod reviews going to start switching over.