What mid price Jig Rod?
Submitted by breamslayer on Sun, 2013-06-30 16:30
Hi guys,
In the market for a jig rod for my Stella 5000sw. I am going to use it for jigging Dhufish, Snapper and Small-Mid Sambos. I am not after crazy quality rods such as Ripple Fishers, Jigging Master and the likes, I am just after something of Okay, Mid Price Range quality.
I am currently thinking either the N.S. Magic Eye Torque or a Maria Steady Jigging.
The reel feels a bit heavy on the NS Magic Eye Torque and a tad out of balance.
The Maria balances perfectly and feels nice. I also feel I can put more power on with this rod. Only problem is it is heavy (not very compared to other rods like it but still very noticable compared to the NS).
Has anyone used these rods and can comment? Any other suggestions?
Thanks :)
Leemo
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Waves Mare Nostrum Shorty ;)
Waves Mare Nostrum Shorty ;)
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MattMiller
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Sheesh
is $500 a mid range rod???
breamslayer
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I bit over mid range. I
I bit over mid range. I basically dont want Jigging Master, Ripple Fishers and Smith ECT. Not that much. The next best
Leemo
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don't know where you are
don't know where you are shopping then
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MattMiller
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Me?
I was referring to the Maria and NS options, bit higher than mid-range IMO
Leemo
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oh, my mistake Matt. Thought
oh, my mistake Matt. Thought you were referring to the Nostrums.
bludgin' since 94'
Spitfire56
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I am no pro
I have a couple of tcurves and a monster mesh, both great rods and good enough for the weekend fisher in my opinion,$200- 300 price range
Vinesh87
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I love the xzoga range. Have
I love the xzoga range. Have a 6012si myself !
Carry
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Xzoga
Another one for xzoga i have 3 of them and i punish mine and cant fault them.also another one to check out is the vfox Tblade range i have one of those and awesome rods for the price quality componentry as well.
We feel nothing but a certain difficulty in continuing to stand
Oceanside Tackle
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Jigging Master
Hi mate, You can still get a quality Jigging Master rod at a reasonable price!
For instance the Ocean God 180 spin feels awesome on the Stella 5k, Has plenty of guts and uses quality components. We can do this rod for $359.
Another option is the Jigging Master Evolution titanium 200S, This rod is clasified as upmarket though not much morethan the rods you have mentioned already. These run a titanium weaved blank, Fuji Silicone guides, Rubberised Fuji reel seat and feel a million bucks. Will pull all Dhuies and Sambo's backwards. These we can do for a limited time at $579!
Feel free to come through the shop to ckeck them out and all the other jig rods we have.
Oceanside Team - Specializing in Jigging for demersal, Super Deep Fishing and Cockburn Sound Pink Snapper.
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catchalittle
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A demon blood or monster mesh
A demon blood or monster mesh is good enough for the general weekend jigger
Nathan
rob cinquini
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Pm sent
Pm sent
breamslayer
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Thanks guys :)A bit to think
Thanks guys :)
A bit to think about there, heaps of options in that range. Just need to do a bit more research. Thanks
Lamby
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Maria Steady's are
Maria Steady's are bullshittingly awesome rods & truckin' light for the power you put through them, up there with JM for mind
Bunny
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I'm holding out for the
I'm holding out for the Black Hole Cape Cod Special 150g rods to come out later this year. I'm going to build one myself for my Stella 5000. Can't wait! Might be a bit too long for you to wait too I suppose.
breamslayer
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Any pictures of it yet? I
Any pictures of it yet?
I dont mind waiting a while.
Ectopic
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Yamaga Blanks galahad are
Yamaga Blanks galahad are worth a look. Blanks made by ripplefisher from memory.... no bling though!
http://db.tt/DXvNMYOU
andyh
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i own a magic eye torque in
i own a magic eye torque in OH with a calslutta300d. its brilliant for dhus up to 10kg so far, and im sure of a bit bigger. i also own a steadyjigger150g with a stella4, the maria is a bit heavier and as a combo is lighter in the hand, it has mor balls as well. i rekkon any4000 shimano reel woud b great on that rod. magic eye is in the toy room, maria gets used every day...
breamslayer
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Thanks mate
Thanks mate
AlwaysFishin
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Demon Blood 64cj. Pick one
Demon Blood 64cj. Pick one up for around $300, get to save yourself some coin and they're a top rod.
breamslayer
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I already own 2 demon bloods
I already own 2 demon bloods (pe3-5 jig and 3 peice GT rod) and I am looking for a better rod to be honest. I dont really rate them.
troy fuller
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Spend a bit more and get a
Spend a bit more and get a jm three kings absolutely love it
thedw
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hmm since u already have a
hmm since u already have a stella... might as well spend abit more on a decent rod!
Do some justice to your reel!
I find yamaga blanks a tad overpriced....
JM not bad... it performs quite well but .... its made in china
..... and for a rod of that price point.. it just dun appeal to me.
(JM fans pls dun crucify me... haha)
well it all comes down as to whether u want a fast or parabolic rod.
For fast action rods you can consider JDM brands like the Evergreen Spin Jerker or the Tenryu JigZam( ard AUS $500-600). or if you like some thing cheaper ( AUS $ 300+) try out the palms! really sexy!
PALMS METAL WITCH (scroll down the page, theres spin versions):
http://www.palms.co.jp/rod/palms-elua/en/metal-witch2/
EG SPIN JERKER:
http://www.evergreen-fishing.com/goods_list/Pspj603l_02040010_2.html
Personally i like parabolic rods
Do check out the hots fake lez or the smith AMJ!
however if you want more bang for buck u can try the zerek tamers.....
another rod that I really like the Golden Mean sabel dance! or slow dancer! shldnt set u back by more than AUS 150
http://www.golden-mean.co.jp/item/salt-water/sabeldance2_k/
thedw
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all rods can be found easily
all rods can be found easily online! if you need more help let me noe :)
oh and just so u noe.. between the zerek and Golden mean.. its GM hands down!