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    Posted: 19 Feb 2014 at 1:21pm
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Hi all, I are new to kingfish jigging, done lots of live baiting over the years but very keen to get into jigging. I have a shimano revolution vertical series rod 150 / 250 grm what reel would you guys put on this rod, cheers Bryan.
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Accurate BX500XN Slammer hands down. Ive got the 400 on a 120g rod and reckon its the nicest reel I've ever jigged with. Beats the PE5 hands down which is now on the loaner rod !
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Cheers for that will do some home work on that reel and keep u updated.
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Originally posted by ROCKSTARS ROCKSTARS wrote:

Cheers for that will do some home work on that reel and keep u updated.


Have a talk to Kane from DeCoro mate, he's a sponsor on here and knows jigging reels better than anyone I've spoken to before and I'm sure he would do you a good deal.

Whatever you do get advice from lots of people first and buy the best you can afford first up. I started with a $600 jig set which was upgraded after the fist trip coz it really wasn't fit for the purpose. Be careful though, jigging is far more addictive than live baiting and before you know it you'll be having to hide your purchases !

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Cheers I will contact him, yeh I know what what u mean about hiding your purchases,
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x2 on the accurate. I use my bx400xn on my slow jig rod (with top shot of lighter braid), my 100g rod and my 280g rod. Very versatile
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Originally posted by MadKeen# MadKeen# wrote:

Accurate BX500XN Slammer hands down. Ive got the 400 on a 120g rod and reckon its the nicest reel I've ever jigged with. Beats the PE5 hands down which is now on the loaner rod !

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Originally posted by crazyfisho crazyfisho wrote:

Originally posted by MadKeen# MadKeen# wrote:

Accurate BX500XN Slammer hands down. Ive got the 400 on a 120g rod and reckon its the nicest reel I've ever jigged with. Beats the PE5 hands down which is now on the loaner rod !


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love my accurate, saving for another one!
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Yep looks like I will go for the accurate 500 xn, thanks for everyone's help.
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There is something to consider. Retrieve rates. Some people suit fast some slow. Ratios dont mean much either, you need to see how much line is retrieved per turn. The new accurates look nice for sure and alot of development has gone into the kiwi market. There are alot of choices though and i reckon you go to a few tackle stores with your rod and see what feels right for you.
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I have got one of these, BX500XN slammer with 50lb braid.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Listings.aspx?member=717361
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do you know how to use that reel Smelli
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Originally posted by scuzzymoto scuzzymoto wrote:

do you know how to use that reel Smelli


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Very nice
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i would think smelli might know how to use a jigging reel..   he has a 30 kegger to his name something that I aspire to...  see his avatar... 

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If you think the 4:1 is too slow n the 6:1 is too fast, why don't you ask kane for 5:1 ratio for your accurate.
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first of all a big thank you for everyones help, went with the following two reels in the end, a talica 10II  ( for the wife ) and a accurate bx - 500xn spooled with 65 lb braid.
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