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PE8 overhead Jig reels??

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Neale Bird:
Ok due to the fact that the nearest GT from where im sitting is about 900km's away i've decided to persue some other means of satisfying my urges... and i've come to realize that there is a relativly untoched fishery right under my nose... Deep jigging

The only catch is that i have to go much deeper than i ever have before... much much deeper which leads me to ask what reel will be best suited and or recommended. we will be fishing in waters anywhere from 100-500mtrs and using jigs upto 600gm's

line capacity is my main delemma and i've been advised to load up with at least 500m of 80lb


JM pe8?
Saltiga 50?
Ocea  jigger?
Blue heaven?
Accurate?

Now im no jigging guru and i am open to any advice

thanks
   

Hon-Su Chin:
Most of the reels you mentioned only holds between 300-500m of 80lb braid. Unless you dont size to PE 5 or 6 and go for a high powered one, ie Varivas Avani Big One.

Of the reels you listed, I'd go for the Powerspell PE8 and OJ 5000P. Simply coz they're not wide reels and easier to jig with.

Neale Bird:
Thanks Hon-su, i was looking at some PE6 Varivas that is 85lb.... Avani 10 * 10 and or the big one which as you say will help me get more on.

I had a look at the JM's yesterday and they felt ok  but the OJ5000 is the one im leaning towards  but thats why im asking

Hon-Su Chin:
Did U buy that 4000P that was for sale here??

Neale Bird:
Naa i didn't, i think the 5 would be more suited??

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