What are your opinions about the amount of backbone a jig rod should have....? Just wondering since I think mine has a lil too much backbone.

what makes you think it has to much backbone?

i typically run light anyways. be it tossing hardware, bait, or jigs... as light as i can get away with anyway. for me that doesnt really change when i run a boober and jig set up. but, if i had to make an analysis about it, i would say its probably a little helpful to have a little more back bone when running jigs. due to the extra line that sometimes floats on the surface or the line that bellies up as its being pulled down river by the current. a stiffer rod will help with taking up this line during the hookset. a light rod is more desirable (for me) for tossing hardware, because there is usually little to no slack line during this presentaion. the hook set is instant and very solid. less back bone needed... also, less backboned rods make it oh so easy to cast a light lure right to the sweet spot. between some branches or coming within 6 inches away from the opposite side of the river. very difficult to do with a stiff rod. just my opinion. good luck!!!

Im use to a rod that has a kinda soft tip instead of alot of backbone... I guess it will help when using braid.