6000 size reel for jigging HG or PG
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Topic: 6000 size reel for jigging HG or PG
Posted By: Marknado4000
Subject: 6000 size reel for jigging HG or PG
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2016 at 5:06pm
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In smaller reels (6k) is HG or PG better for jigging? 100-250g jigs Going to pick up a 16 BiomasterSW unless someone has a second hand stella 5k? Cheers
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Posted By: Marknado4000
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2016 at 5:07pm
| PG: 83cm vs HG 103cm |
Posted By: PE Pete
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2016 at 8:56pm
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PG every time. It's not just about the retrieve length but a shorter retrieve makes for an easier more rhythmic jig stroke. The additional benefit is to be able to get a wind or half a wind when hooked up to a greenback freight train. IMO ------------- Tight lines PE Pete |
Posted By: laidbackdood
Date Posted: 19 Aug 2016 at 4:47am
Correct
 .........although there are many who can adjust to Hg for der riddym and some who cant............personally i cant ****ing jig with PG or Hg in spin at all  ....hate it...prefer O/h.------------- Once the idiots turn up..Im outta here...No time for Drama Queens. |
PE Pete wrote:Posted By: Marknado4000
Date Posted: 19 Aug 2016 at 3:12pm
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Alright thanks guys you win haha, 6k PG on the way. lbd spin jigging is the business!
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Posted By: Espresso
Date Posted: 19 Aug 2016 at 4:39pm
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What sort of jigs are you using Marknado4000 ? |
Posted By: laidbackdood
Date Posted: 19 Aug 2016 at 7:11pm
Hahaha.........just be careful with your reel thats all.........you will get down quicker but there are pros and cons to both.........its all, just personal choice in the end. ------------- Once the idiots turn up..Im outta here...No time for Drama Queens. |
Posted By: Marknado4000
Date Posted: 22 Aug 2016 at 1:31pm
| Just whatever I find in the bargain bins at rod and reel haha, I have a large colelction of Swage jigs in different sizes, and bought alot of the last broken arrows from kilwell. |
Posted By: Marknado4000
Date Posted: 23 Aug 2016 at 3:30pm
too good |