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    Posted: 14 Apr 2016 at 10:11am
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Can anyone recommend the best Overhead slow jig rods under $300?

Looking for something in the 150-240 g range for slow jigging mainly in 70-100 m around the top of the south.

Would love to go top end and buy a Synit, but can't justify the $$$ outlay at this point in time, I was leaning towards the Shimano T-curve revolution 100-200 g @ $250... anyone got any experience with these?

All suggestions welcome!!

Thanks in advance.
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No need to pay those kinds of $ mate. 

Best value for money I have seen is the colt sniper backbone, really a micro jig rod supposedly, but would work fine for slow jigs.

http://www.marine-deals.co.nz/shimano-backbone-elite-colt-sniper-overhead-rod-6ft-3in-6-15lb-1pc

or i like the gravity rod from ocean angler, but cant see tha point when that colt sniper rod is so cheap.
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Originally posted by boomduggie boomduggie wrote:

I was leaning towards the Shimano T-curve revolution 100-200 g @ $250... anyone got any experience with these?

Yes! I have two of them, the older versions like this: http://www.marine-deals.co.nz/shimano-t-curve-revolution-slow-jigging-rod-6ft-4inch-100-200gm

One of the nicest rods I've ever owned. Can't praise them highly enough. If money was no object, I wouldn't replace them. I use them for exactly what you describe, plus very occasional straylining.

Any legal snapper will put a bend on them, but they have handled kingies to 20kg admirably.
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CD Slow Jig 150-250g are the business, absolutely wicked rods, I have one for exactly the same thing as what you're looking for, has dealt to snaps up to 22lb and kings to 20kg+

The guys at Big Blue in Nelson have one in stock if you want to check one out
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Bit on the light side but the Catch Acid Wrap Pro Series Inchiku Rod 5'8" / 50-150g is good value for money. $200 through George from wave dancer.  

Shimano ocea t-curve 100-200G SLOW JIG OVERHEAD. Probably more around $350 though. A mate has the 55g-150g and it's very nice!
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Originally posted by Helmsy Helmsy wrote:

CD Slow Jig 150-250g are the business, absolutely wicked rods, I have one for exactly the same thing as what you're looking for, has dealt to snaps up to 22lb and kings to 20kg+

The guys at Big Blue in Nelson have one in stock if you want to check one out

Just bought one on trademe... $169 + $10 shipping.... BARGAIN!!!

Let's hope it does the trick.

Cheers for the input everyone.
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That was a great buy, cd rods are great
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Thanks for posting that info guys,got me one on the way too.Thumbs Up
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Just had it turn up this morning.Great deal & fantastic service from Fullon Fishing.
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