Extreme Jigging: Dogtooth Tuna, Yellowtail Kingfish (Hiramasa), Amberjack, Samson Fish > Tackle & Techniques

Jigging rod advice needed.

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Serge de Bruijn:
Although I have used the "search" function of the forum extensively, I am no closer to making a decision.

I have a trip coming up next year and am looking for a jigging rod that is a suitable weapons against BIG dogtooth.

It will be matched with a Stella 20000FA, used in 40-120 meters of water and PE 6-8 (or 10) lines and jigs up to 400grams (if necessary).
I am 85 kgs and over 6 foot tall so I should be able to stay in the boat  :)

I would be willing to spend up to the equivalent of 500 AU$ (400 euro).

Serge.

Andre van Wyk:
JM 3 Kings Special might be the way to go Serge... unbelievably strong rods, superb action, and the newer models have less "bling" bits, which has cut down the weight a bit...
they can cover a wide range of jigs, and still have the backbone to horse a big Doggie when you need to...

Serge de Bruijn:
Do you know if anyone sells them in Europe as well ? Otherwise with taxes and shipping costs it will be too expensive I am afraid.

The problem here is that I cannot hold and feel a rod before buying so I have to rely on other people's experiences.

Serge.

Andre van Wyk:
Hey Serge,

I know your predicament well mate, shipping and taxes, and not being able to "play" with tackle before buying means veryoften buying blind which is risky... I've done it many times in the past, and usually the advice I've gotten prior to purchases has been spot on, thankfully.

I'll have to check around and see if anyone in EU has them... I doubt it as we sold 5 JM rods to a client in Germany recently as he couldn't get them anywhere else, and we were cheapest as well...

Will drop you a mail with some ideas...

Dre

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