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Extreme Jigging: Dogtooth Tuna, Yellowtail Kingfish (Hiramasa), Amberjack, Samson Fish => Tackle & Techniques => Topic started by: Jarrad Heritage on February 05, 2011, 04:43:57 AM

Title: Shimano Cocoon Butterfly Jig Wraps
Post by: Jarrad Heritage on February 05, 2011, 04:43:57 AM

Does anyone know a shop in Australia or at least SE Asia that stocks Shimano Cocoon Butterfly Jig Wraps.

Their a $20 item and the only place I can find them is in the US and they are wanting $50+ for postage.

Other option is to make some home made ones from wetsuit material Stubby holders.

Cheers Jarrad

Title: Re: Shimano Cocoon Butterfly Jig Wraps
Post by: Gary Prerost on February 05, 2011, 10:05:19 AM

I cant help with the shimano product but there is a business in brisbane called aussie wraps she may even do custom gear for you. Hope this helps

Title: Re: Shimano Cocoon Butterfly Jig Wraps
Post by: Jamie Moir on February 05, 2011, 11:20:12 AM

Looks like a complex solution for non-problems, whats so hard about taking the jig off and putting the rod in the rack with just the hook attached?

Title: Re: Shimano Cocoon Butterfly Jig Wraps
Post by: Greg Burt on February 05, 2011, 07:04:16 PM

Jamie, they are mainly used in transit, mainly moving over short distances.

Title: Re: Shimano Cocoon Butterfly Jig Wraps
Post by: Jamie Moir on February 05, 2011, 09:59:40 PM

And if you're doing a short transit, just leave the jig in  the rod holder the rod is in. Like I said, complex solution for a non-problem.

Title: Re: Shimano Cocoon Butterfly Jig Wraps
Post by: Greg Burt on February 05, 2011, 10:17:05 PM

Everyone to thier own  ::)

Title: Re: Shimano Cocoon Butterfly Jig Wraps
Post by: Mark Harris on February 05, 2011, 10:20:57 PM

I do a lot of zipping between sites when jigging and always put the rod in a holder and stuff the jig into the same holder down beside the rod.  Always seems to fit very snugly and securely. Nothing worse than a swinging jig on a boat.

Title: Re: Shimano Cocoon Butterfly Jig Wraps
Post by: Mark Harris on February 05, 2011, 10:46:50 PM

Quote from: Jamie Moir on February 05, 2011, 09:59:40 PM

Like I said, complex solution for a non-problem.

Fishing is full of those.

Title: Re: Shimano Cocoon Butterfly Jig Wraps
Post by: Jamie Moir on February 05, 2011, 11:38:17 PM

Quote from: Mark Harris on February 05, 2011, 10:46:50 PM

Fishing is full of those.

Gawd yeah, and some brands are worse than the others.

Title: Re: Shimano Cocoon Butterfly Jig Wraps
Post by: Jarrad Heritage on February 06, 2011, 12:26:08 AM

Quote from: Jamie Moir on February 05, 2011, 11:20:12 AM

Looks like a complex solution for non-problems, whats so hard about taking the jig off and putting the rod in the rack with just the hook attached?

Now I may think removing my jig off my hook is a complex problem, each to there own.

All I wanted to know was if anybody knew of a shop that sold them!