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Extreme Jigging: Dogtooth Tuna, Yellowtail Kingfish (Hiramasa), Amberjack, Samson Fish => Tackle & Techniques => Topic started by: Mike Heltborg on August 20, 2010, 01:28:25 PM

Title: Budget JIG Rod
Post by: Mike Heltborg on August 20, 2010, 01:28:25 PM

HI Team,

Looking for a Jig rod to go with my Saltiga 6000. - (80lb)

Will have a wide range of uses...so i know it will be abit of a compromise.

* King fish jigging and Live Baiting  - NSW...Mostly.
* Yellowfin Cubing. - ...Rarley
* Jigging and Live Baiting for GTs - Cairns...2 weeks a year.

I had a look at the Shimano Jigwrex pe6 rod which looked ok, and at $250 bucks was well priced.

Any thoughts on that rod or any others that may suit.

Will also be happy with a 2nd hand if anyone has a suitable one hanging round?

cheers
mh

Title: Re: Budget JIG Rod
Post by: Mark Harris on August 20, 2010, 03:55:37 PM

In that price range I would look no further than a Jigwrex S526 - that is probably the PE6 Jigwrex you have looked at.  This rod is capable, efficient and great value for money.

Title: Re: Budget JIG Rod
Post by: Travis Heaps on August 20, 2010, 04:06:31 PM

I've got the S526 also.  Does the job and in a decent price range - tick.

Title: Re: Budget JIG Rod
Post by: Sachin Chaudhry on August 20, 2010, 04:51:45 PM

Ditto the Jigwrex 526

Title: Re: Budget JIG Rod
Post by: Jon Jarvis on August 20, 2010, 06:25:01 PM

605 would be ok too.

Title: Re: Budget JIG Rod
Post by: Mike Heltborg on August 23, 2010, 12:54:38 PM

Thanks Guys...problem solved.

cheers
mh