So I had a crack at this jigging for kingies lark. Had an experienced chap who showed me the basics and now only my Grandkids can put a bigger smile on my face.
Soooo I am selling off some of my fishing gear to "invest :)" in some jigging gear. I am pretty sure I can raise a grand.
I am targetting kings around 20kgs but dont want to be left wanting if a 40 was on offer. So the age old question is what set up to get. I am doing my head in at all the options but have come to a couple of conclusions.
1. I dont know **** about the capabilities of lower priced reels cause most people talk about jm, accurate, avet and maxel
2. Is there much difference in a $200 rod compared to the flash harry $500+ funny set eyes rod?

For the master jiggers out there what would you buy for a grand? Given I have gear that I can jig 100oz already.
Buy a flash reel and cheapish rod and upgrade later?
Buy the set that you dont use anymore ?

Appreciate your advice

Buy the best gear that you can for $1000, I would look at good, well looked after 2nd hand gear on here, or trademe etc. Like Stellas, JM, accurate etc matched with a suitable rod.

Yep thanks for the replies. Want to go OH. Will have a look at the rods mentioned. 

Thanks LBD. We are in tune with my formula. I was aiming to 250-300 lures. Will do some more reading.

best bet is to keep an eye out on the high end 2nd hand gear. you can buy sets that are over 1500 to replace but can get a good deal on here with the 2nd hand and she kit will still be in good nick.

While buying second hand does save you money.........You have no idea exactly what has happened to the gear whilst with previous owners.....I am not saying sellers are dishonest ...no way......but there is always some risk when you buy.......a perfect example is rods........sometimes rods can get smacked onto the gunnels by a very enthusiastic strike from a king.......i have seen it.....have seen stellas get smacked this way with spin sets.......if you wallop the blank like that....it can get bruised and show no sign of damage and then later ....SNAP.......i did that to my soft bait rod......

Dont know if i agree with that pete......hes a newbie and there is no guarantee hes really going to get into it...for some its just far too much hard work !......the combo i suggested is a reasonable cost and a good option with his budget....it would be easy to sell if he didnt get into it and he gets a good set up without too much expense.......buying a top end set for first set up? .......I am not convinced but agree with the local jigging tackle shop bit......he obviously is nervous about parting with his dosh.........he just needs to open his ears severely ...suck it all in and then he will be fine with it !

Thank you all for your opinions and advice. None of it is falling on deaf ears. I have been in touch with Kaveman and also chatted with Kane.
I have fished spinning reels most of my 40 years of fishing, except the early years when a penn OH was goto surfcasting outfit. Only the last few years has seen me more regularly out on boats rather than LBG.
Then my mate shows me this jigging thing and my makeshift jigging outfit (which is my topwater set saragosa 10000,Tcurve) was made to look wanting compared to his. Hence the , do i get a nice spin jig rod now and update reel later, or go OH from the get go. I havent caught a hoodlum over 30kg on a jigging set up to know if OH or Spin would suit me better.
I suppose its like making sure i get the right boots before my hunting trip. Its a bit late if I get blisters two days in.
The nature of what i am targeting means I have to get quality gear, I know this. I know also that there is a few hundy of braid and jigs to get as weĺl. Not being a tight arse but the quality versus price is not a linear thing lol and just want to make sure i am not paying for a gold plated clicker spring.
First decision for me is OH or Spin.
From there its a $300-450 rod, then deciding on the engine room.