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    Posted: 13 Jul 2016 at 3:35pm
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So I’ve got an OJ4000p that I need to match up with a rod...

Looking to spend around $500 on the rod. Could stretch it up a bit if it’s worth it.


I have a few options in mind.

Kilwell "limited edition carbon twill jig rod" 350g  PE 5-8 ($399)  (can be found on marine deals website)

Kilwell "Jig king 350g" PE 3-7  $285

Shimano Anarchy 300-400g, PE8  ($420 - $450ish)


Does anyone have any info about any of them? hows the action? I’m especially interested in the two kilwell offerings, and if they are made with different blanks or if the “limited edition” one is the same thing dressed up with different guides and some limited edition text slapped on the side of it?

I realise the “limited edition” one has a slightly higher PE rating but figured marketing people may just rate it a bit higher due to different guides and the fact its “special edition”.

Any insights or recommendations welcome. Open to other ideas as well. I don’t really want to wait though, so ideally would be available in NZ

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Both the Jigstar Ninja and Twisted Sister retail around that price point and either would be a fine choice to match.
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Originally posted by Starnsy Starnsy wrote:

Both the Jigstar Ninja and Twisted Sister retail around that price point and either would be a fine choice to match.

Thanks for that. I like the look of the twisted sista. 
Any ideas who carries them, or a forum friendly vendor to order from?
cheers 

edit, just found pe 5-8 version on 24hour special for $399.
**is getting out the card now
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Originally posted by nubjig nubjig wrote:

Originally posted by Starnsy Starnsy wrote:

Both the Jigstar Ninja and Twisted Sister retail around that price point and either would be a fine choice to match.

Thanks for that. I like the look of the twisted sista. 
Any ideas who carries them, or a forum friendly vendor to order from?
cheers 

edit, just found pe 5-8 version on 24hour special for $399.
**is getting out the card now


Good callWink
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Both those rods offer value for money esp at that price(t/s)......get your drag washers upgraded on your oJ.....the stock ones are poo.Wink
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Rod arrived today. Very nice indeed :) 
Feels like it should be able to put some pretty serious hurt on the fishies =D

yup, i plan to upgrade the drags in the near future...probably need to wait till payday now though lol. 

Whats the go to braid nowadays? Thinking of going pe8 with this setup.
cheers 
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Originally posted by nubjig nubjig wrote:

Rod arrived today. Very nice indeed :) 
Feels like it should be able to put some pretty serious hurt on the fishies =D

yup, i plan to upgrade the drags in the near future...probably need to wait till payday now though lol. 

Whats the go to braid nowadays? Thinking of going pe8 with this setup.
cheers 
where you located? I've got a bulk spool of Daiwa Saltiga Boat braid PE8, could do you a deal & fill your reel

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Originally posted by Structfab Structfab wrote:

Originally posted by nubjig nubjig wrote:

Rod arrived today. Very nice indeed :) 
Feels like it should be able to put some pretty serious hurt on the fishies =D

yup, i plan to upgrade the drags in the near future...probably need to wait till payday now though lol. 

Whats the go to braid nowadays? Thinking of going pe8 with this setup.
cheers 
where you located? I've got a bulk spool of Daiwa Saltiga Boat braid PE8, could do you a deal & fill your reel


Could work. Im located East Auckland, work in Penrose Smile
cheers 
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Originally posted by nubjig nubjig wrote:

Originally posted by Structfab Structfab wrote:

Originally posted by nubjig nubjig wrote:

Rod arrived today. Very nice indeed :) 
Feels like it should be able to put some pretty serious hurt on the fishies =D

yup, i plan to upgrade the drags in the near future...probably need to wait till payday now though lol. 

Whats the go to braid nowadays? Thinking of going pe8 with this setup.
cheers 
where you located? I've got a bulk spool of Daiwa Saltiga Boat braid PE8, could do you a deal & fill your reel


Could work. Im located East Auckland, work in Penrose Smile
cheers 
ok, I'm in kuaotunu, coromandel. Might be coming to Auck's soonish, will let you know if I am. I've got a good setup for spooling here if you're headn this way at all. 
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