Smith AMJ S52EX or Zenaq Fokeeto FS53-16

[NIGMAC]

I'm looking to purchase a new jig stick for 400g jig and PE 6-8, matched to a Stella 10000FA with 20000 spool

I think i have it down to the Smith AMJ S52EX or Zenaq Fokeeto FS53-16.

Any advice or experience with these rods.

[Hon-Su Chin]

Ive got the Zenaq. Incredibly light rod and powerful. Little bit faster action than the AMJ and little stiffer as well but only rated PE 6-7. What sort of jigging you planning to do and what sort of fish you chasing?

[NIGMAC]

thanks for the reply Hon-su I would be mostly chasing kings and sambos around northern NSW at this stage

[Kai Caiyang]

I only have experience with the AMJ so i am sharing my 2 cents. 400-420g jig is probably the max you can push on this rod without losing efficiency. AMJ is a very light weight, extremely forgiving rod on the angler. Not too much stress on the angler which i really like but still have the power to land fishes. I used this with PE6 line with 350-400g Jigs for sambo. Hope this helps.

Cheers,
Kai