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Extreme Jigging: Dogtooth Tuna, Yellowtail Kingfish (Hiramasa), Amberjack, Samson Fish => Tackle & Techniques => Topic started by: Sam Beeby on March 26, 2011, 06:52:59 PM

Title: maria jig rods
Post by: Sam Beeby on March 26, 2011, 06:52:59 PM

I'm interested in the Maria Steady Jigging JGS593 PE2-3 60-150g light jig rod. Anyone used one or know a bit more about where they fit in against smith's, zenaq's, JM's etc?
thanks

Title: Re: maria jig rods
Post by: roderick walmsley on April 10, 2011, 05:38:20 PM

Sam

I have fished the Maria Jig Rod overhead JGB 577 for the last 2 years and am really happy with it. I generally use it for most of my jigging and only pick up my heavier outfit if I have to use jigs larger than 250g. It has landed numerous Kingies up to 17kg and several other species. I do look after it using low rod angles to maximise the pressure I put on the fish and it is yet to let me down.

Regards
Rod