Extreme Jigging: Dogtooth Tuna, Yellowtail Kingfish (Hiramasa), Amberjack, Samson Fish > Tackle & Techniques
New Jigging outfit
Daniel Latif:
Gday everyone, great website you got going here! I have a slightly different question for you....I want to buy a spinning jigging outfit to use for cubing on Yellowfin Tuna! So I want to buy a Jigging setup, but its main use will be on the Yellowfin ;D Thats not to say I will never jig with it, it will also be used on the kingies offshore and I really want to get into jigging more but its main use will be cubing for 'fin. Alot of guys down this way are using big Stellas and Saltigas on Yellowfin and they all use Jig rods as well, hence why I have come here!
Reel: I am looking at buying the new Stella SW20000PG when it comes out. If my main target species is yellowfin, would it be logical to choose the lower speed of the 20000 over the 18000?
I am going to load it with some PE6 braid. I also considered the Accurate Twinspin 30 but from what I read the drag is not as smoothe as the Stella.
Rod: I have been looking on the Japanese sites at some of the various offerings. I don't mind paying a bit for a good quality rod, and I suppose it will be difficult to find a jig rod that suits Tuna as well, would it not? In saying this, if there is a cheaper rod that will suit my purpose then so be it.
I was specifically looking at the Carpenter OH56MH-S, the Smith 55Nirai, or the Smith AMJ-S52EX. I have also heard good things about Shimano's JigWrex rods, or maybe a custom Calstar GF760L like the one Luke had for sale.
Anyway, nice to be part of the site!!
Daniel
Brandon Khoo:
Welcome to the site, Daniel
For the reel, I think you'd be much betetr off with the lower gear ratio of the 20000.
With the way which yellowfin fight, the winding power you get with the 20000 will be more suitable than the retrieve speed of the 18000. Also, if you looking to do some jigging, the 20000 is the way to go. You'll also get some 500+ metres of PE6 onto the 20000. You'll need this for a big fin!
Rod - this is more difficult. I think what you'd want here is a rod that is comfortable to fish with and which will provide you with the low down lifting power you will need. I think the OH56 would be good for PE6 but realistically, there is plenty of choice at this weight class. Make sure you find one where the butt length is right for you especially if you could be stuck to a yellowfin for ages!
Daniel Latif:
Thanks very much Brandon for the prompt reply! The OH56MH-S does look suitable,as do all the others, but as you say there are plenty of options! I also am considering the Jigging Master PowerSpell Rod 400g and 500g - both 5 foot. As you said for the deep fighting fin I need that low down lifting power. Unfortunately there are hardly any shops in Sydney that have many jigging rods :-[, hence I have sought out help from you guys ;D
Thanks, keep it coming
Daniel
MikeOsborn:
we use alot of the Jigging master rods over here in NZ and they have a huge amount of lift with minimal pressure on the angler.... they are hugely popular here and sooo much better than the shimano equivalents avaliable to us
I currently own the 250, 400 and will soon have my 500 spin(all customs)
here are a few jm400's in action
result was a 42kg bass
result was a 20 something kg king
result was another high 20's king
Brandon Khoo:
Daniel, I think something like a JM Powerspell in the 400 size would be ideal. The JMs are strong as all hell and have a great following among the jigging fraternity.
The Carpenter OH56 is like a bloody pipe dream. They hardly ever come on sale and only in tiny numbers. Carpenter are among the best when it comes to popping rods but I personally believe there are better manufacturers of jigging rods.
I think in terms of value for money, the JMs are hard to beat.
Other brands you could consider include the Zenaqs, the Ripple Fishers, Hots etc. The problem is the ebst way to judge a rod is to get a good feel of one in a store but as you wrote, forget it in Sydney. You'll be lucky to find a couple of T-Curves in most stores.
btw - great photos, Mike!
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