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Brett Warren:
What an awesome site !!

I am searching for a jig rod to suit my 20000sw, here is some info that hopefully will help:

Fishing depths of 50-100 metres
Jigs around the 400 gram mark
PE 6-8
Length of no shorther than 5'
Target species Kingies, Sampsons and Tuna
Drag settings between 10-12kgs
Budget of around $500 for either a new or second hand - don't mind either way
I am 6' tall and weigh 83kgs
We fish out of 6-8 metre trailer boats

I am currently using a wilson texalium 15-24 kg but this is far from a jig rod

Cheers

Brett  ;D

Mario Benedict:
The Smith AMJ-S52EX is an awesome rod. I have mine matched to the 20K Stella.

Brett Warren:
Thanks mario. 
Have been looking at these as they slot perfectly into the price bracket.
Look to tick all the boxes

cheers
Brett  ;D

AustralianAngling:
Hi Brett

I have a WGJ-S56H is one of my personal rods used twice.
This model is no longer in manufacture it is a 2 pc butt removes.
It is rated for 400G Jig  16kg Drag it was a very popular model.
Rod in as new condition $ 400 including freight with in AU.

Peter Childs:
Brett, I'm another fan of the 52EX, very light in the hand and a heap of grunt (great all day jigger).  Jigging master also do some great rods in 50 gram jig increments (Powerspells), the new 3 Kings M might also suit - its rated 250 - 400 grams but I reckon its got a heap of balls and stands up to a lot of abuse!

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