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Extreme Jigging: Dogtooth Tuna, Yellowtail Kingfish (Hiramasa), Amberjack, Samson Fish => Tackle & Techniques => Topic started by: Serge de Bruijn on November 09, 2012, 12:31:22 AM

Title: Rod to match Saltiga Z40 reel
Post by: Serge de Bruijn on November 09, 2012, 12:31:22 AM

Hi,

I managed to get my hands on a "as new" Saltiga Z40 and this means I will need to buy a rod to match :)

I am planning to use 40 or 50lbs line (PE4-5 I suppose) and jigs up to 200 grams, preferably a rod that is available in Europe as well (saves the import duties).
Budgetwise I am looking for a good rod but not willing to spend 500 AU$,  around the 300-400 mark will do.

Serge.

Title: Re: Rod to match Saltiga Z40 reel
Post by: Daniel Wong on November 12, 2012, 08:09:29 PM

60B Saltiga is a fave of mine And will compliment that reel selection nicely. Jigging Master also have a range of good PE43/4 rods that may be worth investigating

Title: Re: Rod to match Saltiga Z40 reel
Post by: Serge de Bruijn on November 13, 2012, 06:19:39 AM

Thanks,

I have been looking at the Jigging Master Powerspell 200 but I have not been able to find it in a European webshop.
Will check out the Daiwa saltiga rod.

Serge

Title: Re: Rod to match Saltiga Z40 reel
Post by: Mark Gwynne on November 13, 2012, 01:53:36 PM

I guess in that price range the Black Hole 250 Cape Cod Special might fit. It's a very strong rod and the factory built version might just sneak under your budget.

Title: Re: Rod to match Saltiga Z40 reel
Post by: Serge de Bruijn on November 14, 2012, 08:07:00 PM

Cheers Mark,

will look into it, have not heard about Black Hole before...

Serge

Title: Re: Rod to match Saltiga Z40 reel
Post by: Mark Gwynne on November 14, 2012, 09:56:04 PM

Check the jignpop section on this site. There is a thread on them there. They are a very strong rod!