Jig Rod
Submitted by jayce on Tue, 2012-09-04 13:17
I know it all comes down to personal preference but i am chasing a few dieas on Jig rods to look at.
The rod will be matched to stella 5000.
i have the stella on a 7ft trevela at the moment and was looking at getting a rod thats around the 6ft or a bit shorter. The rod will be used mainly for demersals with a few sambo thrown in every now and then.
any advice or ideas would be great.
cheers
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hlokk
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What budget are you looking
What budget are you looking at and what line are you running on the stella?
dunsborough out...
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Jigging Outfit Options
Gday Jayce,
Depending on your price range, there a few options that we would recommend to anyone for jigging and demersal fishing in the SW Corner.
The Maria Jig Rod PE 2-4 is a great rod, and well and truly up to the fight, including Sambos and Kings. The 2-4 rod is rated for jigs 60-150g, and they also do a PE2-5 which is rated at 80-200g Jigs. Very Light, and Very strong, perfectly matched with a Stella 5000.
Another Option is the Hearty Rise JigForce JS-S58/4. This rod is rated PE1.5-3, and can handle jigs up to 120gm. This rod is outstanding for light jigging, and demersal fishing, however has the guts to stand up to bigger fish including Sambos. Tested by a few local lads down here, and they have proven to be a great quality rod.
A Slightly Cheaper Option, while the quality remains, is the FinNor Offshore Jig Spin 30lb. A 6'' Rod rated to 30lb. Still has all fuji components, and a very comfortable fore-grip. Great option for a great price.
Please PM us if you would like to see any photos, or want prices on any of the options above.
Cheers,
Zac@DunsboroughOutdoorSportz
Dunsborough Outdoor Sportz
hlokk
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The jigforces are nice rods.
The jigforces are nice rods. I've had my OH one buckled over on a shark at an angle that would make you cringe and it went rather well. They fold quick, but have a lot of strength. Southcity104 has hooked up to at least one 30kg sambo on one and was rather impressed with it during the fight. The only down side with them is that you cant really jig over 150g effectively with them, while some stiffer PE2-4 rods would allow you to go up to 200g perhaps. That being said, there are a few jigs the sambos like in <150g if you're jigging in 50m or less (possibly the 90's but depends on the day, but not really a sambo agg rod....)
Leemo
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How heavy line are you
*flangies*
How heavy line are you planning to run?
I have my 5000sw matched to a Mare Nostrum shorty 30lb
5'6" and a beautiful action.
bludgin' since 94'
Stevef
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I have the Daiwa Combi Jerk
I have the Daiwa Combi Jerk 64 which I reckon would match up pretty well with a 5000 Shimano. Looking at around $300 for the rod.
jayce
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I have 30lb diawa tournament
I have 30lb diawa tournament braid on it at th moment. how ever that will be getting thrown in the bin and some new 30lb put on there before my next outing.
and i dont really have a set budget my arms are normally like rubber and if i like something it doesnt take much twisting for me to buy it.
wangler
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There is a new JigStar 120
out, but you can only get them over East. They perform really well to, pity there isn't an agent for them here anymore
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Dhuvinile
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Jigging master rods. A saber
Jigging master rods. A saber game is around the $250 mark. You tube it and watch them testing the blanks I bet most rods can't do what tests they put the rods through
Oceanside Tackle
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Waves Mare Nostrum Shorty
The new Shorty's from Waves are proving to be a hit on the market so far. Hence why Ryan and I now run our Stella 5000SW on them. If using 30lb id pair it upto the 20lb Shorty. Its got a slightly lighter tip which makes it easier to jig demersal jigs, Yet plenty of power in the lower section to turn big fish. This Rod is surprisingly light compered to other rods on the market. We also stock the 30lb version too.
We can do the 20lb Shorty for a Special price of $379 for Fishwrecked members. Feel free to swing past and check them out.
Cheers
Oceanside Team - Specializing in Jigging for demersal, Super Deep Fishing and Cockburn Sound Pink Snapper.
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Septimus
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30LB
How much for the 30LB mate?
Oceanside Tackle
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Septimus
Hi mate, We currently have a Fishwrecked special on the Shorty 30lb. Its now $359. Sale ends Sunday!
Oceanside Team - Specializing in Jigging for demersal, Super Deep Fishing and Cockburn Sound Pink Snapper.
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jayce
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Cheers BlakeI might bring the
Cheers Blake
I might bring the reel in aswell to get the braid on it and have a look at some rods. i need some more jigs and advice on rigging and stuff aswell.
diabolical
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Definately one for someone
Definately one for someone with rubber arms..........Synit Kaha 50. A few impressive clips on youtube, one landing a 25-30kg kingfish, well worth a look.
tikki169
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I'm running an Xzoga Taka Si
I'm running an Xzoga Taka Si 6013 and have it with a Certate Hyper 400o or the Catalina 4000 (7 and 11 kilo drag respectivly) and it's handled very well for me.
Razor530
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Calstar
My stella 5000 is on a calstar GF600L with PE3
very happy with jigs to 120g
Trev