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Extreme Jigging: Dogtooth Tuna, Yellowtail Kingfish (Hiramasa), Amberjack, Samson Fish => Tackle & Techniques => Topic started by: Damien Phillip on December 09, 2008, 03:10:48 PM
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Hey guys,
What are my options when considering jigs around 200-300g for fish like tuna, mackerel, cobia & other. I've allways been keen on the R2S sea rocks and knife jigs but i know there is alot more to choose from. Will be jigging between 20-80m in WA waters. Am pretty new to jigging, only done it 3 or 4 times with little success so any comments will be appreciated.
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Plenty of options.
I have had good success on 'Zest' jigs which are reasonably priced.
Pete
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Plenty of options.
I have had good success on 'Zest' jigs which are reasonably priced.
Pete
Cheers Pete. Which of the Zest jigs have you tried with how much success?
Anyone tried the Smith jigs?
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I use a range of Zest from 630g to 300g the best for me would be the deep slim pink mack 370g, this jig has taken plenty of kingfish over 30kg, another good one is the super deep 300g in orange, and the pink\blue.
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A little off topic but how do you go about rigging long profile jigs(knife jigs etc..)?? I mean where do you put the assists??
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i love searocks,exact bait fish look alikes and great for doggys
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Damien, you will see a round ring at the top of the hook cord, tie there. The split ring will hold the jig on.
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A little off topic but how do you go about rigging long profile jigs(knife jigs etc..)?? I mean where do you put the assists??
What i mean is with longer jigs, with the assist hooks you can buy(example - owners), their length is pretty short and the hook sits only about 1/5 of the way down. Is it just easier to make your own with either wire or mono?
Sorry for the confusion
Cheers
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Have used the owner rigs and the short one's work fine i like to keep my assist short as you get hit on the drop you have a chance of hooking them, kings have a bloody big mouth and if the miss the first time they are more than likely to come back and have another go, short or long i don't think it really matters, i just try to keep the hook around the eye that is on the jig seems to work fine ,as does using longer ones.
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I really like the Jigs Ace in 280g in burnt eggs colour that I got from Jones' Tackle. It has caught a majority of my fish, probably because it spends more time on my rod!! It is really easy to use, much easier than the sea rocks. It only cost about $25, so not bad value really.
Simon
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Thnx guys, for all of the inputs
have a pretty good idea now of what my jig collection is likely to consist of and how i will rig them.
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I really like the Jigs Ace in 280g in burnt eggs colour that I got from Jones' Tackle. It has caught a majority of my fish, probably because it spends more time on my rod!! It is really easy to use, much easier than the sea rocks. It only cost about $25, so not bad value really.
Simon
yip the jig ace sure is consistent ,i have one i also got from Jones' Tackle in orange colour, is easy to work and always brought back something, have since retired it because i don't want to loose it.Has caught well over a hundred fish of all types and has the scars of a battle warrior.
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Memories, 1st serious jig trip after stocking up Ace jigs from Jones Tackle many years ago :)Pre Stella days ;)
'The orange Ace Jig'
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if fishing in shallows of wa for demersals then smaller fluttery jigs like the ima ros, shout stays and smiths are dynamite. Ciuple friends of mine been killing it on the shimano butterfly jigs too. Daiwa pirates also catch edverything for me :)
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jigging master alien jigs 250 & 300 are pretty good, sink fast and good action on way back up. zest curvaceous 200 flutters everywhere, great for a real slow drift. zest hardy long 200 sinks a bit better and is good too.
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Searocks are good. Everyone loves them.
Remember to have a few super cheap jigs in your quiver. Drop them first so if the jackets are in town it wont hurt as much.
Jigging Master jigs are awesome also.
Cheers,
Chris
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The best "super cheap" jigs out there are williamson abyss, they even catch fish lol