Jig rod advice

[Brett Warren]

What an awesome site !!

I am searching for a jig rod to suit my 20000sw, here is some info that hopefully will help:

Fishing depths of 50-100 metres
Jigs around the 400 gram mark
PE 6-8
Length of no shorther than 5'
Target species Kingies, Sampsons and Tuna
Drag settings between 10-12kgs
Budget of around $500 for either a new or second hand - don't mind either way
I am 6' tall and weigh 83kgs
We fish out of 6-8 metre trailer boats

I am currently using a wilson texalium 15-24 kg but this is far from a jig rod

Cheers

Brett 

[Mario Benedict]

The Smith AMJ-S52EX is an awesome rod. I have mine matched to the 20K Stella.

[Brett Warren]

Thanks mario. 
Have been looking at these as they slot perfectly into the price bracket.
Look to tick all the boxes

cheers
Brett 

[AustralianAngling]

Hi Brett

I have a WGJ-S56H is one of my personal rods used twice.
This model is no longer in manufacture it is a 2 pc butt removes.
It is rated for 400G Jig  16kg Drag it was a very popular model.
Rod in as new condition $ 400 including freight with in AU.

[Peter Childs]

Brett, I'm another fan of the 52EX, very light in the hand and a heap of grunt (great all day jigger).  Jigging master also do some great rods in 50 gram jig increments (Powerspells), the new 3 Kings M might also suit - its rated 250 - 400 grams but I reckon its got a heap of balls and stands up to a lot of abuse!

[Greg Burt]

My no1 Jig rod at the moment is the AMJ 52EXS [I'm Nirai-less], good to work and heaps of grunt, a preferred rod over a stump puller for ease of use over extended long periods .

[Mark Harris]

Not very original, but another vote for the Smith AMJ 52EX spinning here. Absolutely love this rod in lots of different ways. I  have never used a rod with so much lifting power that is so kind to the body.

One tiny gripe is that it is rated to jig weights of 400 grams but I think it loses efficiency with anything over 350, particularly if you are fishing in a strong current.

[Andrew Cox]

Hi Brett

As Peter says Jigging Master make a large range of jigging rods in 50 gram increments in the Power Spell range, also they come in a range of colours to suit us fussy fisherman. Also the new Jigging Master Three Kings Special rods are a unbelievable rod.
Where about's are you based there might be a stockiest near you to view ? we also might be able to sort out some samples for you to try ?
If you would like to see a couple of Jigging Master DVDs to see the rods in action let me no and I will send a couple out.

Cheers Andrew

[Brett Warren]

Thanks to all for the reply - Feedback really helps guys

I am based in the sleepy haven of Port Lincoln South Austrailia -

Home of Southern Bluefin Tuna farming 

Pretty much down to the Jigging Master's or Smiths now

Would like to see the JM'S in action Andrew

Brett

[Jamie Moir]

You might like to check this thread for a few bendo comparisons.

[Mark Harris]

Brett,

Lots of JM video on their website here:
http://www.jiggingmaster-ag.com/view_media.asp?sty=4

Smith AMJ 52EX in action (legendary bend!):
Smith AMJ 52EX with 12kg of drag of the reel !!

[Jamie Moir]

And I hear he is still looking for the 50kg fish

[Brett Warren]

Thanks again for the interest guys - looking forward to some of that rod bending action

still deciding on which one

brett

[Fabio Ward]

What is the Smith AMJ 52EX rated to?

[Brock Arifovic]

Fabio have a look at the Australian Angling website