Marlin on my Jig rod and reel
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Printed Date: 10 Jun 2026 at 8:47am
Topic: Marlin on my Jig rod and reel
Posted By: Blue Asparagus
Subject: Marlin on my Jig rod and reel
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2010 at 3:32pm
well as alot will know I had a thought and that was to catch a marlin on my Jig rod, could not afford or really justify the price of a stella and went for a Finor OS 95 spooled it up with Xzoga PE8 and matched it to my Xzoga Custom 500. now I laughed when the knockers said i was wasting my time, you need a stella bla bla bla of course the knockers new all this from their vast experiences chasing marlin in this way , so any ways 1.5 hours of tussle from a stationary boat produced this for my troubles. 125.4 k of rampaging marlin, dam I love these fishPersonally I would like to thank Matt at Just Fishin and his dad Shaun for the hours we spent deciding on what we were going to do and what with, in the end it came down to my desision and at the time money was an issue, cheers for the advice and Matt thanks hugely for making the custom rod up for me, it did the job with ease mate. Rod XZOGA CUSTOM Reel FINOR OFF SHORE 95 Line XZOGA PE8 general rig 2m bite leader 400lb shogun, windon 2m 200lb dacron double loop sampo swivel catspawl to the swivel hook was an eagle claw staight shank circle designed to tow baits, you cant buy them over here I got mine from Aussie   yes I know its not on a jig but i use the same gear to catch kings, it was taken on a live bait. ------------- Ultimate GAME Fishing Adventures. Northland |
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Posted By: Moocha
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2010 at 3:40pm
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Bet it dont taste like ' sheep' either mate.
Wrapped for you , now for your next trick go nail one on the Jig mate
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Posted By: Wazza(BOP)
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2010 at 4:15pm
http://www.freesmileys.org/custom"> Awesome fish........................and where are the knockers now? http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php"> 
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Posted By: yellafin
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2010 at 4:42pm
| Orsum effort! |
Posted By: Kojack
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2010 at 5:04pm
Congratulations Steve. Physical and mental energy was applied to achieved your goals. Bloody well done mate you deserved it and with a great fish as well .Good to see you passing on appreciation to the people who supported you in your goals .
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Posted By: OffTheHook
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2010 at 5:11pm
| congratz BA |
Posted By: marx
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2010 at 5:13pm
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Yeh knockers normally the ones not game enough to give new things a go. World wouldn't / Sport wouldn't progress if it wasn't guys with the balls prepared to push some boundaries. Big ups BA, and up yours to the critics, love your work ------------- Science for the mind and Art for the soul. |
Posted By: JigNut
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2010 at 5:17pm
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Welldone Steve!! Primo pic there mate and that would be a goal ticked of the list foresure...Now it's jiggy jig time huh?
BTW that marlin is still looking at your weapon of choice LMAO  ------------- https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fans-Of-Synit-Rods/137662896327800 |
Posted By: Kezza
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2010 at 5:30pm
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choice one BA...I still remember the look on Watson's face when he got his first one on a 'jig-spin' combo....straight away said he'd find it tricky going back to standard big game gear after that..... so how close to the bottom of the spool did ya get?...we gunna get a full report out of you?? ------------- http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Mr Bean
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2010 at 5:47pm
| oarsome mate well done |
Posted By: Blue Asparagus
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2010 at 6:06pm
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Posted By: Blue Asparagus
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2010 at 7:24pm
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have put up a report if your interested in fishing reports
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Posted By: Nepptune
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2010 at 7:55pm
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Fantastic stuff BA, congrats matey! ------------- TO RIDE, SHOOT STRAIGHT AND SPEAK THE TRUTH. 
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Posted By: hookerpuka
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2010 at 7:57pm
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Nice BA... very nice.... Whats the drag and reel feel like after an ass kicking like that just out of interest. how much line that beasty get on ya? |
Posted By: Blue Asparagus
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2010 at 8:01pm
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Posted By: hookerpuka
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2010 at 8:04pm
| Even if it requires new drag washers mate its an awesome solo feat for both yourself and the reel, cheers for the info... |
Posted By: brown
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2010 at 8:42pm
| thats the shizzle BA very stoked for you mate |
Posted By: Cbro
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2010 at 8:43pm
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Sweet one mate, premo fish!! how much line does that reel hold? an what kg of drag did you have the reel on? I'd love to try get my first on a jig rod an reel... I was not really interested in game fishing because of the bulky gears, but your success (an others) has me itching to "hook" one...in a few years. So trade me goes the finor? "Used once, fully spooled, $1 reserve" |
Posted By: Finatic
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2010 at 8:45pm
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Good facken ****! Flyrod next? ------------- What's the cheapest type of meat? Dear balls. They're under a buck. |
Posted By: Blue Asparagus
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2010 at 8:54pm
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Posted By: Finatic
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2010 at 8:56pm
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Good luck! Looking forward to reading about the next installment. Knockers you say?  ------------- What's the cheapest type of meat? Dear balls. They're under a buck. |
Posted By: Blue Asparagus
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2010 at 8:59pm
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Posted By: Finatic
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2010 at 9:00pm
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I'd like to get one on scuba without a spear
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Posted By: Blue Asparagus
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2010 at 9:46pm
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Posted By: carlostairua
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2010 at 11:05pm
| Nice one Steve! Top effort, it is a touch awkward reel to jig with, but it has obviously done the job on the marlin, well done bro. |
Posted By: Blue Asparagus
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2010 at 11:30pm
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Posted By: Cbro
Date Posted: 04 Mar 2010 at 8:13am
Recon I'd stand any chance with a 350g rod an a oj5000p ? roughly 50lb of drag, 400 odd meters of 80lb....I might just wait till I have moved to northland and save my penny's for a nice heavy spin set, I will be doing a fair bit of fishing at the kings this time next year...well I hope anyway. |
Posted By: seansurfy
Date Posted: 04 Mar 2010 at 12:12pm
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great work, congratulations!!
I've got a custom Xzoga Taka U 500 which has performed well across a wide range od applications...they are very good sticks....
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Posted By: Titahi
Date Posted: 04 Mar 2010 at 6:28pm
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[QUOTE=cerebro29656]Recon I'd stand any chance with a 350g rod an a oj5000p? roughly 50lb of drag, 400 odd meters of 80lb. ...I might just wait till I have moved to northland and save my penny's for a nice heavy spin set, I will be doing a fair bit of fishing at the kings this time next year...well I hope anyway. I reckon Cerebro you absolutely got a chance with that set up, a moderate strippy is well doable on that setup, dam people catch em on ten kilo set ups, so if ya onto it and keep inclose quarters with the fish it is acheivable! 50LBS of drag will hurt em. ------------- "I love standing by the ocean and just knowing what its for" |