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jigging outfit - advice please..!

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Marc Towers:
 hi guys,

 I am a 'newly hooked' jig fisherman, and want to purchase a good quality outfit for a few trips i have in the pipeline (big GT's, doggies etc)...!

 I was looking at the Smith 54 Nirai or Zenaq Fokeeto 53-16 rod, pairing with a saltiga 6000 GT reel.

 Can anyone offer any advice or better options - i hear the daiwa saltiga jigging rods are good, and a lot cheaper than those listed above..!

 Regarding line - has anyone used the Zenaq jigger trust PE8 line - it seems a good price when compared to varivas etc..?

 Any help much appreciated - thanks..!

Marc.

Nathan Cefai:
Hey mate,what is your budget ?? :)

Marc Towers:
Hi Nathan,

 Thanks for the reply - i was thinking of about 1500 USD/2000 AUD for the rod reel combo as an upper limit...

 Marc.

Andy Rowe:
Hi Mark,

If i'm not mistaken the GT 6000 reel is hi-speed and not as ideal for jigging as the lower speed Daiwa expedition or 20K stella's which are purpose designed jigging reels. That is not to say you can't jig with a high-speed reel, you may find it more taxing work though.

If you are seeking a heavy jigging spin-combo i would go for the Stella 20K or Expedition.

I have a 20K FA Stella (new condition) and a couple of options on PE6-8 jig rods (shimano blue rose & sevenseas (matsutani era))which i may want to sell!! PM me if you want more info pics etc..

Cheers
Andy

Jon Li:

--- Quote from: Marc Towers on August 24, 2009, 01:50:39 PM ---Hi Nathan,

 Thanks for the reply - i was thinking of about 1500 USD/2000 AUD for the rod reel combo as an upper limit...

 Marc.

--- End quote ---

If the jig weight is between 250 ~ 700 gr , perhaps Carpenter OH56MH-S ?  ;D

Jon .

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