Rod Recommendation
Printed From: The Fishing Website
Category: Saltwater Fishing
Forum Name: Heavy Metal - Jig fishing
Forum Description: Anything related to jig fishing here
URL: https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23070
Printed Date: 27 Jan 2026 at 12:53am
Topic: Rod Recommendation
Posted By: Rank Amateur
Subject: Rod Recommendation
Date Posted: 12 Sep 2007 at 3:35pm
|
Hi Guys,
I'm looking for a relatively inexpensive lightish jigging rod for an Okuma VS 45 (spinning type reel). I wil spool it with 20 or maybe 30lb braid, with a view to jigging around the gulf, under workups and maybe for Kingies (bearing in mind we don't get huge kings in the gulf as a rule).
I've not jigged before hence don't want to spend the earth on custom jigging gear - Yet. Budget of about $150.
Should I get the hang of it and decide to go for big kings then I will splash out on a proper jigging set up, but I'm really looking for a rod that I can take when we go our SP fishing in the gulf, so that should an opportunity present itself then I can quickly switch over to jigging mode from SP's...
Or am I pushing the proverbial uphill?
|
Replies:
Posted By: kaveman
Date Posted: 12 Sep 2007 at 3:52pm
|
RA .......... you can get a Berkley Dropshot spin rod for $135-140 delivered from Trademe. "Discountfishingsupplies".co.nz or Fishabell from ChCh. come in all weights up to 37kgXH,probably a bit heavy for what you are looking for, maybe a 8-12kg spinrod for that reel. Make sure that you get the spin model not an overhead Good luck |
Posted By: Rank Amateur
Date Posted: 12 Sep 2007 at 3:56pm
| Thanks mate - was thinking along those lines... I've got a starlo Stix 5-8KG which is probably OK for very light jigs, but anything bigger and I'll need a heavier weight rod... Plus with something like that I can probably manage biffing a few poppers at kings in the gulf... |
Posted By: ChrisW
Date Posted: 12 Sep 2007 at 4:09pm
|
Yeah I have to agree for jigging - a short Berkley Drop Shot rod 10-15kg.
If poppers are in the mix, consider an Okuma X-factor 10-15kg rod. Saw these at Lauries and was quite impressed. This is a longer rod but you will need length for casting.
You will know when your rod is inadequate so start off comfortably and upgrade after you've busted your rod on that first big King. ------------- give it death! |
Posted By: Rank Amateur
Date Posted: 12 Sep 2007 at 4:10pm
|
LOL thanks Chris...
When that Happens I'll be coming to you for a real jigging setup!
|
Posted By: mozz
Date Posted: 12 Sep 2007 at 4:37pm
you can have my 30-50lb pioneer for 2 crates of red
|
Posted By: cosmo
Date Posted: 12 Sep 2007 at 7:47pm
|
is that the one i had a look at mozz down glenfield if so thats a absolute bargain and i d be quick RA mint rods ------------- i just want to go fishing..........amd ignore all my adult problems |
Posted By: mozz
Date Posted: 12 Sep 2007 at 7:55pm
| its the smaller of the two I own 5'6 or 6' I think |
Posted By: ChrisW
Date Posted: 12 Sep 2007 at 9:08pm
|
The Pioneer rods jig surprisingly well but you will need to match them to jig weight. We've landed some good 20+kgers just with the 2040 rod. ------------- give it death! |
Posted By: Phats
Date Posted: 12 Sep 2007 at 9:14pm
|
This Forum is going to be very popular with me.....Jiggy Jiggy and bouncey bouncey every time Chris posts ------------- A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. |
Posted By: kaveman
Date Posted: 13 Sep 2007 at 6:46am
|
See Penn Powerstick pro have bought out a jig stick, new this year Pete Lambfishing is selling them on TM- got a 10-20kg selling at the mo. |
Posted By: Rank Amateur
Date Posted: 13 Sep 2007 at 12:51pm
| I think you might have yourself a deal there mozz... PM me with how you want to arrange payment and pick up etc. |
Posted By: Finatic
Date Posted: 13 Sep 2007 at 1:10pm
Ho ho ho!  ------------- What's the cheapest type of meat? Dear balls. They're under a buck. |
Posted By: Rank Amateur
Date Posted: 13 Sep 2007 at 1:36pm
| Get For Unlawful Carnal Knowledged! |
Posted By: worksux
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2007 at 3:14pm
|
hello rank amateur,
Just wondering if you selected a rod yet? I am in the same position as you, I also have a vs 45 that i bought for s-b but found it to heavy and my arm were getting sore, since changed to a vs 40, but now the 45 is sitting in the cupboard with no rod. I have only caught a couple of accidental kingis but am keen on learning the ins and outs of targeting them correctly on jigs, ------------- http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow"> 
|