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Extreme Jigging: Dogtooth Tuna, Yellowtail Kingfish (Hiramasa), Amberjack, Samson Fish => Tackle & Techniques => Topic started by: NIGMAC on March 03, 2009, 09:21:53 AM
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I'm looking to purchase a new jig stick for 400g jig and PE 6-8, matched to a Stella 10000FA with 20000 spool
I think i have it down to the Smith AMJ S52EX or Zenaq Fokeeto FS53-16.
Any advice or experience with these rods.
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Ive got the Zenaq. Incredibly light rod and powerful. Little bit faster action than the AMJ and little stiffer as well but only rated PE 6-7. What sort of jigging you planning to do and what sort of fish you chasing?
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thanks for the reply Hon-su I would be mostly chasing kings and sambos around northern NSW at this stage
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I only have experience with the AMJ so i am sharing my 2 cents. 400-420g jig is probably the max you can push on this rod without losing efficiency. AMJ is a very light weight, extremely forgiving rod on the angler. Not too much stress on the angler which i really like :) but still have the power to land fishes. I used this with PE6 line with 350-400g Jigs for sambo. Hope this helps.
Cheers,
Kai