What's your favourite jigging tackle?
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Topic: What's your favourite jigging tackle?
Posted By: ChrisW
Subject: What's your favourite jigging tackle?
Date Posted: 18 Sep 2007 at 11:22am
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Rod: Jigging Master JM500
Reel: Shimano Ocea Jigger 4000P
Line: Jig Star multicoloured 50lb or 80lb
Jigs: Zest Super Deep 300g, 400g
Leader: Seaguar Fluorocarbon 100lb
Hook: Gamakatsu TU35
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Posted By: S-Ray
Date Posted: 18 Sep 2007 at 9:19pm
Well Chris - I really I cant argue with your above selection but this has done the job to date:
Reel: Shimano Torsa 30
Rod: Kilwell Speedjig Fibremax
Braid: Jigstar 80lb
Jig: Zest - Deepslim 370? and other Zests Jigs - Standard Hook, Split Ring etc.
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Posted By: Plow
Date Posted: 19 Sep 2007 at 7:33am
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mean set ups..
what are you targeting with these?
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Posted By: ChrisW
Date Posted: 19 Sep 2007 at 10:58am
Plow wrote:
mean set ups..
what are you targeting with these? |
Kingies and Hapuka generally.
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Posted By: ChrisW
Date Posted: 19 Sep 2007 at 11:02am
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Reel: Blue Heaven
Rod: Jigging Master JM350
Line: Jig Star multicoloured 50lb braid
Jig: Zest Curved Slider 300g
and the result?
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Posted By: Blue Asparagus
Date Posted: 19 Sep 2007 at 11:13am
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Butterworth Jigking an original.
Shimano Speed master loaded with 15k with 5m of 24k shock leader.
jigs are anything but started with the Mavericks made in oz some 35yrs ago.
love jigging its a blast and normally target kings.
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Posted By: Elpescador
Date Posted: 19 Sep 2007 at 11:47am
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Ocea jigger vs blue heaven (pros cons) your opinion Chris?
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Posted By: Capt Asparagus
Date Posted: 19 Sep 2007 at 12:16pm
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Favourite set this last season? Berkley Dropshot 15-30kg rod, Avex LX 6:1 reel loaded with 50lb braid.
However, have been using a new little Penn Torque 200 on the same rod, and by golly, it was one sweet little set up, for sure.
We will just have to see how we go after asparagus season, I may even get me a Penn Torque 400 for something just a little larger line cap., sure are nice reels.
Oh, Jigs? Not that fussy really, have to say my favourites though are definitely the Broken Arrow 420gm ones, pref the green/silver or blue/silver ones.
Penn torque 200 on the Berkley Dropshot 15-30kg rod.
(This was on a Broken Arrow 200gm jig, but it is a nice photo :-) )
cheers all,
Stu.
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Posted By: albert wild
Date Posted: 19 Sep 2007 at 3:46pm
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I use SMITH rods, Nirai 55, Fremantle, WGJ Offshore and WRC class matched with a variety of reels.
SMITH make some nice jigs
Smith Tackle in action
I use a variety of reels, overheads and spin reels
The 20 000 FA would be my favourite
Plenty of Zest jigs in my jig roll, love the Zest assist rigs with the solid ring and split ring, pre rigged, very quick and easy plus great perfofmance.
Cheers captain
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Posted By: S-P addict
Date Posted: 19 Sep 2007 at 3:53pm
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Nice looking Tackle Captain,Chris W,Twin Power, And Captain Asparagus.
Any comments on Soft Plastic Tailers on Jigs?
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Posted By: ChrisW
Date Posted: 19 Sep 2007 at 5:04pm
S-P addict wrote:
Nice looking Tackle Captain,Chris W,Twin Power, And Captain Asparagus.
Any comments on Soft Plastic Tailers on Jigs? |
Yeah definately worth putting on the assist hook. Maybe try it on the tail of the jig and report back. Would be real interesting to know any difference.
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Posted By: JBoffshore
Date Posted: 19 Sep 2007 at 8:01pm
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rod: jigwrex pe6
reel: accurate boss twindrag 655
line: jig star multi 50
leader: 130 pound 3m windon.
jig: jigging master rocket (blue)
seems to be doing the buisness at the moment.
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Posted By: S-P addict
Date Posted: 20 Sep 2007 at 7:31pm
will try it CW
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Posted By: Phecda
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2007 at 4:46pm
That photo of the girls upset my concentration...
I've been using Cortland 80lb braid, but recently trialling Western Filament 10kg IGFA-rated Dacron (Discount Fishing Supplies). Trouble is, I need IFGA-rated line for club purposes. Dacron is smaller/lower stretch than mono, but of course not quite the same as superbraid.
And because I'm using relatively light line, bottom bust-offs are a greater possibility, therefore cheapish terminal tackle too. Although most fish put up an awesome fight, a bit more time/allow runs and they can be caught on nearly anything. A recent Whangaroa Club record (not mine) was 28kg kingi on 4kg line, so there ya go! (more boring than fun, of course! 2hrs I heard  )
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Posted By: kaveman
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2007 at 8:32am
Phecda.......... You can get IGFA rated braid. Fishb8 uses "Fin" brand and a new IGFA braid has just come on the market, made by YGK from Japan. Not cheap though 300m of 80lb test for $US80 http://cgi.ebay.com/YGK-JIGMAN-X8-78lb-300m-IGFA-class-P-E-line-Japan_W0QQitemZ140133131606QQihZ004QQcategoryZ62154QQcmdZViewItem check out this site.
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Posted By: Phecda
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2007 at 10:35am
kaveman wrote:
Phecda.......... You can get IGFA rated braid. |
Thanks Kaveman. I'm was only aware of one so far, via Trademe,
"PINK BRAID 6lb" which is dyneema and claimed IGFA-rated.
Realistically, and though club rules vary, my club has a max rating of 10kg for snapper, and Kingfish must exceed lineweight, which makes a realistic max of 15kg. Anything else is disqualified for all club purposes.
Dacron seems fine. It's low-stretch. But dyneema would be better because the smaller diameter presumably means less water drag.
I suspect the situation may improve with dyneema. It seems the ONLY material where it is claimed hard to control breaking strength. I think the manufacturers have to try harder, and obviously some of them are.
Also, Mark Kitteridge in the latest NZFN, says the nominal breaking strains of typical dyneema are just a joke.
Thankyou for the alert, alert Kaveman!
Of course, some dont care about club scene, but they record ALL submitted catches in the yearbook (I might want to record a personal record say), and if it's not IGFA it is recorded with "DISQUALIFIED".
(I know this stuff will rev Chris Wong up, as we previously discussed IGFA braid issues  )
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Posted By: ChrisW
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2007 at 11:28am
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Braided line manufacturers can only buy their GSP fibres from one of two fibre manufacturers in the world - Honeywell and DSM. (I may be wrong). The fibre denier sizes are ordered specifically for the finished line strenght and the braiding configuration used, but are not made to any strict guideline. Therefore the fibre strenght maybe + _ 10% producing a finished line of + _10% or worst. Dacron lines have been around for decades now so it is obviously easier to make a bulkier dacron line to tighter tolerences and very thin lines is much harder and near impossible in the case of GSP braids. No braided line maker wants to risk reputation or being sued for an IGFA line that only a small minority of world fishermen would buy - sorry.
As to the concerns of big fish on inappropriate light line - well that's another argument.
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Posted By: Phecda
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2007 at 12:31pm
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As a matter of interest, I pre-test all my IGFA lines on the club tester, and my Western Filament 10kg dacron seemed to test at 8.5kg, which I thought low being more than 10% out (but in a "safe" direction).
Western Filament 37kg Dacron tested by me at about 36.5kg, with one test giving 37.2, which I thought a bit marginal for comfort.
I'm sorry Chris, but "small minority of world fishermen" is wrong.
The ONLY competitive fishing rules/level playing field are those of IGFA.
Line class IS as important as fish weight. As evidenced by the IGFA points formula FishWt/LineWt *100. That is, so long as we continue with fish weight being important, then so is line weight.
This doesn't mean I agree with all IGFA rules, there's just nothing better. For instance, I'm mostly a single-hander. IGFA rules mean you can have a whole rugby team to hold the leader, but you cant tie it off! (IGFA recognise, because I have a letter, that the rules are not designed for single-handers)
There is another type of "fair competition" I have read about, where all competitors are supplied with the SAME LINE. In this case, it would be fair even though outside IGFA.
But the main point is, I have no choice but IGFA, if I want to do club "competitve" fishing, that is.
It looks to me like, there is the start of a trend to make dyneema IGFA compatible. Otherwise, I might just as well dong them with my anchor and haul them up with my anchor chain and electric winch 
(my most memorable catches have been: 15kg kingi on 8kg line, 4.5kg snapper on 1kg line, 9.8kg albacore on 2kg line, 71kg marlin on 15kg line. A 25kg kingfish on 35kg line, doesn't really count for anything to me coz I just wound it in)
IGFA Dyneema is coming, Guys!
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Posted By: Phecda
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2007 at 5:45pm
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I also have something to say on rods. I have been told by "shop professionals" that a rod should never be taken to more than 45deg from the line.
BS. A rod provides "springiness", and the best "springiness" is at 90deg to the line! It is simple engineering principles!
If the rod bends such that the tip is in-line with the line, then it may still work but has effectively lost "length and springiness". Some of the above piccies are too light a rod for the circumstances!!! Spectacular sure, but basically stupid.
I discussed this very thing with Bruce Duncan (Captain Swish), not so long ago. By my recollection, he agreed with me, at least in regards to VERY light line. (which was my concern at the time)
A rod which bends too much, LOSES LENGTH!!! There are NO positives!!! Well, maybe you caught a larger fish than expected, that would be a positive!
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Posted By: of2fsh
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2007 at 7:56pm
Dont listen to shop proffesionals would be the answer,talk to a rod builder and you will learn how a jig rod works..Why dont jig rods have alloy reel seats when they run such huge drags...because they bend all the way to the reel seat...have a look closely ay chris,s photos,dont doubt the master bro ...definately not stupid...and definately not too light ...jm rods could stop a whale
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Posted By: gimp
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2007 at 8:33pm
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agree with chris and of2fsh
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Posted By: of2fsh
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2007 at 8:40pm
I know nothing about jigging gimp, but kojaks building a few jigging rods and im picking up a few tips....be a fool to second guess Chris
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Posted By: cod
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2007 at 8:50pm
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johns the man sure is making a good weapon.
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Posted By: of2fsh
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2007 at 8:53pm
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Spot on justin,But hes only interested in jigging at the moment...s/b rods are on the back burner.
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Posted By: cod
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2007 at 8:55pm
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he will come back to the dark side.
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Posted By: chopsticks
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2007 at 9:18pm
Jimi the Fish hooked up with his JM500 at the 3 Kings and the beautifully conditioned Kingie he landed in about 7 minutes flat.
of2fsh wrote:
Dont listen to shop proffesionals would be the answer,talk to a rod builder and you will learn how a jig rod works..Why dont jig rods have alloy reel seats when they run such huge drags...because they bend all the way to the reel seat...have a look closely ay chris,s photos,dont doubt the master bro ...definately not stupid...and definately not too light ...jm rods could stop a whale |
I couldn't agree more with this assessment. It comes as a complete surprise to every angler, that I've observed, when they first hold a modern hi-tech jigging rod like one of the Jigging Master models and have someone apply pressure to it. How can such a thin little stick of a rod generate so much power? That JM500 rod in the first pic can lift a 20kg weight off the deck and the JM350 can lift about 17 kgs. That's more than enough power to subdue most large Kingfish an angler is likely to hook.
Chris is certainly no fool and he's got more respect for our gamefish that most anglers I've come across. He wouldn't be using or recommending these rods if they weren't capable of doing the job.
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Posted By: Phecda
Date Posted: 23 Sep 2007 at 7:09am
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OK. Humour me, Guys.
Why are they called "jigging rods"?
After the fish is hooked, the terminal tackle Doesn't Matter!!!!!
A fish hooked on a lump of bait or a lure, would be Exactly The Same Fight??? That is, the bit where the rod is loaded up and actually working!
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Posted By: chopsticks
Date Posted: 23 Sep 2007 at 8:26pm
I suppose that they're called jigging rods because they're designed for jigging. 
A modern well designed jigging rod is a marvel of high tech design. Such rods are very light in weight and usually from 4' 8" - 5' 6" in length, to make jigging easier and less tiring for the angler. They have a parabolic action which helps to give action to the jig. They're capable of handling fish much larger or more powerful from what generally is accepted as the norm for a rod of their size.
Top quality jigging rods are designed to work with a certain weight of jig. A Jigging Master 500, for example, is designed to be used with jigs of 500 gms. There is a generous degree of lattitude built in and I find that particular model great to use with a 400 gm jig such as the Zest super deep 400 gm. The heavier the jig then naturally the more powerful the rod needs to be to make the rod more efficient to use with that weight of jig. The converse is also true as it would be hard work (although not impossible) trying to jig a 500 gm jig with a JM 150 rod designed for lighter smaller jigs.
I'm still a greenhorn at jigging and I've got a lot of learning to do to get remotely anywhere near the expertise of guys like ChrisW and Jimi the Fish and many others. Learning is great fun when it comes to fishing.
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Posted By: of2fsh
Date Posted: 23 Sep 2007 at 10:10pm
Phecda wrote:
OK. Humour me, Guys.
Why are they called "jigging rods"?
After the fish is hooked, the terminal tackle Doesn't Matter!!!!!
A fish hooked on a lump of bait or a lure, would be Exactly The Same Fight??? That is, the bit where the rod is loaded up and actually working! |
You need to watch a dvd called"fighting in the dayline" jigging at its finest.
What you say about rods being loaded up is sort of true the fight would be sort of the same.However using 37kg stand up game tackle for jigging would soon have you rooted and looking for a bed for lie down.
Ihad a play with the jm 150,250 and the 400gm blanks today.
The jm blanks are out of this world,ive got or used most of the calstar blanks which i thought were powerful kingi slayers.But the jm blanks are more powerful and half the diameter of the calstar graphiters.
Get a hold of the dvd i mentioned and you will see why the blanks are so thin.Its all about the action of the jig.
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Posted By: Moocha
Date Posted: 23 Sep 2007 at 11:33pm
Ahhh see what I mean about that Jm150 blank now bro 
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Posted By: Benk
Date Posted: 24 Sep 2007 at 8:25am
Phecda wrote:
OK. Humour me, Guys.
Why are they called "jigging rods"?
After the fish is hooked, the terminal tackle Doesn't Matter!!!!!
A fish hooked on a lump of bait or a lure, would be Exactly The Same Fight??? That is, the bit where the rod is loaded up and actually working! |
Pretty opinionated for someone who clearly doesnt know what they are on about...
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Posted By: ChrisW
Date Posted: 24 Sep 2007 at 12:49pm
Phecda wrote:
I also have something to say on rods. I have been told by "shop professionals" that a rod should never be taken to more than 45deg from the line.
Do you mean 45 deg from horizontal?
BS. A rod provides "springiness", and the best "springiness" is at 90deg to the line! It is simple engineering principles! Agreed
If the rod bends such that the tip is in-line with the line, then it may still work but has effectively lost "length and springiness". Some of the above piccies are too light a rod for the circumstances!!! Spectacular sure, but basically stupid. The tip might be in-line with the line, but the butt where all the power is, is not. Losing lenght when you are fighting a fish is an advantage because there is less "leverage" against the angler. This reduction of leverage is where short "standup" game rods were developed. Less leverage makes fighting more comfortable for the angler.
I discussed this very thing with Bruce Duncan (Captain Swish), not so long ago. By my recollection, he agreed with me, at least in regards to VERY light line. (which was my concern at the time) I had Bruce hold onto my JM500 recently, where I pulled down on the line. Bruce was staggered at the amount of power that such a skinny rod possessed. The audience on that night at the OBC also took turns to test the power that these JM rods possess.
A rod which bends too much, LOSES LENGTH!!! There are NO positives!!! Yes there is, re-leverage as above. Also the rod should be parabolic in load shape to be able to jig properly in the Japanese style. This is the jig style that has redefined jig fishing around the world! Well, maybe you caught a larger fish than expected, that would be a positive! No, that rod bend is what I expect on most fish, they also happen to be quite big when jigging in this manner! |
The Japanese brand - Smiths actually provide loading figures for their rods at 45 deg and 90 deg to the horizontal (assuming the line is vertical). These JM rod blanks have been tested with huge loads, many people are absolutely blown away at what they can do.
With respect to "shop professionals" this style of jigging and equipment is unique and most guys still have not grasped this style of jigging yet. You need to actually jig in this Japanese style to understand the unique requirements that is needed in a rod. If you don't intend to jig in that style, just go back to the 7' faster tapered broomsticks that will give you leverage.
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Posted By: Peter da Squid
Date Posted: 24 Sep 2007 at 7:17pm
phecda, watch the dvd brother and you too will want the skills of pony liu
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Posted By: Moocha
Date Posted: 24 Sep 2007 at 7:23pm
And the sound track is the shyte to Yeeeeeee Ha 
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Posted By: mozz
Date Posted: 24 Sep 2007 at 7:48pm
was thinking about copying his hair but dont know if could pull it off
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Posted By: of2fsh
Date Posted: 24 Sep 2007 at 8:04pm
mozz wrote:
was thinking about copying his hair but dont know if could pull it off |
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Posted By: of2fsh
Date Posted: 24 Sep 2007 at 8:06pm
Moocha wrote:
Ahhh see what I mean about that Jm150 blank now bro  |
Sorted  watch out hauraki gulf kingies
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Posted By: Moocha
Date Posted: 24 Sep 2007 at 8:17pm
Yippie Kye yah Mo Fo  
and the reel ? BM Avet ?
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Posted By: sooshee
Date Posted: 24 Sep 2007 at 10:25pm
Phecda wrote:
Why are they called "jigging rods"?
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It's what one does after fishing without a gimbal belt  
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Posted By: JBoffshore
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2007 at 7:35pm
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Phecda, when the shop pros commented on the 45 degree rule i think it was more in reference to the rod not exceeding 45 degrees to the horizontal. lifting your rod beyond this point requires to much effort for too little gain. it is the same in every type of fishing weather it be from a chair for marlin, bait fishing for snapper and jigging for kingfish. also if your line is directly beneath you and you go higher you run a high risk of point loading your road and turning it into a 2 piece!
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Posted By: Peter da Squid
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2007 at 7:38pm
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hey jimi, no gloves whats up there bro??
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Posted By: JTF
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2007 at 8:18pm
As Steve Sneddon once said"im a high speed over head freak" kingfish secrets
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Posted By: JTF
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2007 at 8:24pm
Peter da Squid wrote:
hey jimi, no gloves whats up there bro?? |
Only when im at customs at airport
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Posted By: ChrisW
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2007 at 8:32pm
Jimi is the one true Jigging Master
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Posted By: Phecda
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2007 at 4:36pm
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I only just got back to this thread this morning.
I wish to thank all those who responded with serious info or even theories.
I see that I tend to "make statements". They are assertions of my thinking and reasoning  . I am glad that some of you went past that, because "hard questioning" is the way I learn. It is simply proper to discuss a bit of theory, even if two experts may often diametrically disagree! (I'm referring to Sam Mossman and ChrisW for an example, with the unrelated issue of rubber bands.
No I have not discarded my preference for "stiffy" rods. But I'm listening and thinking, and what more can you ask?
I have a promo-video on jigging for Samson in Perth.
So, where do I get this "fighting in the dayline" DVD. From ChrisW? And the price whatever to order it.
(Howzat for listening!)
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Posted By: ChrisW
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2007 at 9:09pm
"Fighting in the Dayline" can be borrowed from some of the tackle stores, even some of the guys here. The DVD is usually given free - same as the Perth DVD.
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Posted By: of2fsh
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2007 at 9:16pm
Great DVD Chris, feel free to send kojak some more i really enjoy them ...Awesome rods too cant wait to give 1 or 2 a test at ranfurley in november...
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Posted By: ChrisW
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2007 at 9:21pm
of2fsh wrote:
Great DVD Chris, feel free to send kojak some more i really enjoy them ...Awesome rods too cant wait to give 1 or 2 a test at ranfurley in november... |
Me, jimi, chopsticks and the team will be at the Ranfurly's at the same time as you. Fishing from Enchanter on a jig-only trip. Be good to swap stories at night in hicks Bay. Hopefully my full range of JM power Spell rods will be here. I have a special 4'8" JM500 to trial plus a Gamakatsu rod. So much tackle to fish with, so few hands! 
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Posted By: cod
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2007 at 9:38pm
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must have a look at those rods chris has richard got any
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Posted By: of2fsh
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2007 at 9:41pm
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We get on pursuit on sunday the 25th nov and home on the 28th.What are your dates Chris..Kojak wants to show you the finished rods  before i permanently borrow them
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Posted By: cod
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2007 at 9:44pm
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the pimped up models chris.
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Posted By: ChrisW
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2007 at 9:54pm
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cod wrote:
must have a look at those rods chris has richard got any |
No, they are just coming available now. Have the new Power Spell JM400 in both overhead & spinning. If you want, I can send some up for you. Let me know.
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Posted By: Fred Onion
Date Posted: 29 Sep 2007 at 9:35pm
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Hi Chris hope you can help here. What do you mean by parabolic action?
A modern well designed jigging rod is a marvel of high tech design. Such rods are very light in weight and usually from 4' 8" - 5' 6" in length, to make jigging easier and less tiring for the angler. They have a parabolic action which helps to give action to the jig.
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Posted By: ChrisW
Date Posted: 29 Sep 2007 at 10:11pm
Fred Onion wrote:
Hi Chris hope you can help here. What do you mean by parabolic action?
A modern well designed jigging rod is a marvel of high tech design. Such rods are very light in weight and usually from 4' 8" - 5' 6" in length, to make jigging easier and less tiring for the angler. They have a parabolic action which helps to give action to the jig. |
this is the opposite to a fast taper rod.
the JM350 above is fully loaded and bends its full lenght past the reel seat. The full lenght of the rod is utilised to soak up the load, cushion the shock of the braid and provide proper action to the jig via mechanical jigging technique. Fast taper rods absorb much of the load at a critical point about 1/3 to 1/4 way down the rod tip, this is where these types of rod bend the most and can result in busted tips through "point loading" around this critical area in pooly designed blanks. There is no critical point on JM rods because they bend over their full lenght.
Just my opinion. 
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Posted By: of2fsh
Date Posted: 29 Sep 2007 at 10:22pm
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Had a play with the jm400 blank today Chris,very impressed with the lack of strain put on the angler.The rod absorbes the load and would be superb at dealing to the kingies
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Posted By: stellajigger
Date Posted: 30 Sep 2007 at 9:00pm
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I use a number of different jig sett up's ,favorite would be my Stella 20000 and T-Curve 400 or Accurate SR30 Twin Spin on a T-Curve 400 ,and a Torsa 16N on a T-Curve 400 also have a Sustain 6000 with T-Curve 200 and a Accurate 665XNC on a JM 500 ,run 80lb jigman on most besides the sustain which i have 50lb Nitlon also made by jigman.Just got a stella 8000 that i will put on a T-Curve 400. I use 150lb Momoi wind on leaders that i make myself and use either owner or Ten Mouth solid rings and owner or decoy splitrings.All sort's of jig's in my arsenal from cheap river to sea and broken arrows to smiths ,jig ace and sanme,a heap of Zests ,black magic and daiwa.
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Posted By: murf007
Date Posted: 17 Oct 2007 at 1:25pm
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I have got a t - curve 400 and have had my hands on a jm 400 the difference is mind blowing. t- curve is now geting set up as live bait rod.
If you get the chance to hang on to one of these jm rods be prepared to part with cash quickly, AWESOME, GRUNTY, etc.
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Posted By: snapper14
Date Posted: 17 Oct 2007 at 3:40pm
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i am getting a serious dislike for this forum!
Everytime i think i have budgeted for a new bit of gear someone on here goes and blows all theories and costs me an extra couple of hundy in getting the right bit of kit the first time around 
It is not so much that i have the problem - it is getting it past the other half without losing a gonad that is the problem............
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Munter - Outrageous Fortune.
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Posted By: murf007
Date Posted: 18 Oct 2007 at 9:12am
Go to a boat show and let her buy a fish tank............worked for me
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Posted By: kaveman
Date Posted: 18 Oct 2007 at 9:19am
murf007 wrote:
Go to a boat show and let her buy a fish tank............worked for me |
saw those tanks Murf, were nice but I wouldnt buy one wouldnt have enough money to spend at the end of the isle(chrisw stall)   
did you see the spiral wrap rods at Reel Rods, real nice  he even had a spiral wrapped fully rollered game rod, interesting to see it in action
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Posted By: murf007
Date Posted: 18 Oct 2007 at 10:14am
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Say hi to clark for me kaveman
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Posted By: JTF
Date Posted: 26 Jan 2008 at 10:46pm
Posted By: stellajigger
Date Posted: 27 Jan 2008 at 8:58am
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Love the new Accurate johnson outboard
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Posted By: JTF
Date Posted: 27 Jan 2008 at 11:39am
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Soon to be a reconditioned seagull
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Posted By: of2fsh
Date Posted: 27 Jan 2008 at 9:07pm
JM 100 s/b rods are where its at ... ...nice photo
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Posted By: Fissure
Date Posted: 28 Jan 2008 at 9:06am
My favourite jigging tackle is my boat. Why? Its gets me to the action, its mine, all mine, its super stable at rest for jigging, safe, perfect size for towing up the frikin Nauranga gorge, good for launching solo and it has the cut away gunwhales for vertical jigging, landing fish and when the JM is bent right over fighting fish... The bait board comes out for a totally uncluttered cock pit, I nearly sold it and got a Fryan 440 (YEAH RIGHT!) This with my JM PS 400 and Stella as this is my only jigging set up i have. Primo.
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Posted By: JigNut
Date Posted: 28 Jan 2008 at 12:57pm
nice boat stabijigger easy 1 man band stuff LUV IT do what u want and rely on no 1 its the best way 2b this is my favorite piece of equipment my Tcurve 200 with Torsa 16 that has 15kg braid for when i have balls of steel Yea rite se they do go past 45 degrees try 180 degrees
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Posted By: Fissure
Date Posted: 28 Jan 2008 at 6:56pm
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you got it Torsa, hit the nail on the head. jesus, thats a nice bend in yer rod mate! Wicked.
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Posted By: JigNut
Date Posted: 30 Jan 2008 at 10:34pm
STABI JIGGER did i read somewhere u have a arsenal of shimano gear? that picture is of the wizard on the Tcurve 200grm deep water jig it is truely an awsom rod for what it is
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Posted By: Fissure
Date Posted: 30 Jan 2008 at 10:55pm
Torsa wrote:
STABI JIGGER did i read somewhere u have a arsenal of shimano gear? that picture is of the wizard on the Tcurve 200grm deep water jig it is truely an awsom rod for what it is |
Nah not me Torsa bud, only have the Stella 20/JM PS400 and TLD Star 15/30 on a BElite 6-10kg 7 foot boat rod for the straylining ect. Used to have Torium 30, Trinidad 40n.  T-Curves... 
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