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Extreme Jigging: Dogtooth Tuna, Yellowtail Kingfish (Hiramasa), Amberjack, Samson Fish => Tackle & Techniques => Topic started by: Jason Lai on December 30, 2011, 01:25:07 AM

Title: Daiwa Saltiga Dogfight for Jigging.
Post by: Jason Lai on December 30, 2011, 01:25:07 AM

Hi, I'm a newbie to heavy jigging. Obviously, Dogfight reel is for heavy popping purposed. Has anyone tried on heavy jigging around (400-500 gram) instead? Need some advised. Thanks !

Title: Re: Daiwa Saltiga Dogfight for Jigging.
Post by: Jeffry Chai on December 30, 2011, 01:35:37 AM

Hi Jason,
DF is not suitable for jigging. Its high gear ratio (6,2:1) for jigging will tear you down even you're RAMBO....
Jeff

Title: Re: Daiwa Saltiga Dogfight for Jigging.
Post by: Ben Crarer on December 30, 2011, 08:46:26 AM

And it's to heavy to use for long periods of time.

Title: Re: Daiwa Saltiga Dogfight for Jigging.
Post by: Mark Harris on December 30, 2011, 11:54:33 AM

I would suggest you definitely do not do that Jason. As Jeffry says, the gearing will kill you.

With heavy 400-500 gram jigs, I guess you will setting up with PE5 or PE6 line?  Rather than a Dogfight have a look at the specialist heavy jigging reels: Stella SW20000 or Daiwa Saltiga Expedition (or the new Saltiga 6500 slow gear version).

If physical weight is a consideration, then a Twinpower 8000 PG or Stella JDM 10000 PG fitted with an aftermarket 12000 or 16000 spool is a very good lighter option. The larger spool gives you enough line capacity. For example, I often use a Twinpower 8000 PG fitted with a Twinpower 12000 spool with PE5 for jigging weights from 400 to 600 grams.

Title: Re: Daiwa Saltiga Dogfight for Jigging.
Post by: Jason Lai on December 30, 2011, 01:45:30 PM

Hi Mark, thanks for the advised appreciate it then i think i should get another reel just for jigging purposed.

Title: Re: Daiwa Saltiga Dogfight for Jigging.
Post by: Ben Crarer on December 30, 2011, 08:14:03 PM

I'm looking into the Stella 10000 PG fitted with an aftermarket 16000 for winter jigging next year, the JM spool looks rad! with a JM power knob + spool that thing would be bling king lol