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Smith AMJ 52EX or Smith AMJ-54H, which one?

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Richard Ghalayini:
G'day guys

I am looking for a jigging rod for NZ coming up next month , which can carry at 300g to max400g jigs, I am thinking to buy either Smith AMJ 52EX or its sibling the Smith AMJ 54H, anyone can share their experience about which one is more suited please?  I felt both rods at my local and i like feel of both but tossing up in between which one is the best for my situation while i'm over there and also want the confidence to use the rods at times in my home waters

I already have a Smith AMJ 56M 230g just love the parabolic action on these rods.....

Regards Richard

Ryan Theyer:
Hi Richard.

Have a look at this post below. it may have some answers for you.

http://www.gtpopping.com/forum/index.php?topic=3358.0

Cheers

Peter Childs:
Richard, the 52EX would be the way to go.  I find the 54H gets all out of shape over 300 grams, its best suited to around 250 grams and PE4.

The 52EX is a great PE6 rod for 300 - 400 grams.  Buy in confidence and go hard! ;)  You might even find a king or two in NZ that will beat you on that outfit! :-[

Cheers, Peter 8)

Richard Ghalayini:
Thanks for that Ryan but I've seen that post before and I've commented about my AMJ S56M on that post but I'd like to hear from other peoples opinions including yours about which rod would suit better with a Saltiga Expedition 6500Z riding with either stick loaded with 85lb just thinking would the AMJ 54H make the cut on wild NZ brutes or should I opt on buying the 52EX.

Cheers Rich

Richard Ghalayini:
BINGO thanks Peter my heart was opting more on the 52EX and can see myself getting smoked on a few freighters lol ;D but hopefully landing a few too.

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