Light Jigging Rod

Post all fishing related questions here such as tackles, fishing techniques, rigs, fish ID, etc. All the technical stuff about fishing.

Moderator: Handlinefishing

Post Reply
User avatar
Burpp
Line Untangling
Line Untangling
Posts: 56
Joined: Tue May 01, 2012 8:30 pm

Light Jigging Rod

Post by Burpp »

Hey all,
Need some advice here, plan to get a set of Ultra Light wt jigging rod,

Reel: CI4 (2500 or 3000)

Rod: Zerek Light Jerker, Eupro Giant killer, Major Craft Crostage.

Any idea which set up is good?

Thanks

I using 20g micro jig for local water.

User avatar
Crab
Lucky Newbie
Lucky Newbie
Posts: 13
Joined: Tue Apr 02, 2013 3:51 pm
Fishing interest: Prawning,off shore fishing

Re: Light Jigging Rod

Post by Crab »

Not too sure about the brands you mentioned.However,i use my okuma nemessis 2.It feels very light and works well with luring

User avatar
Vidic
Forum Patrol
Forum Patrol
Posts: 282
Joined: Tue Jul 22, 2008 10:33 pm
Fishing interest: Sports Fishing

Re: Light Jigging Rod

Post by Vidic »

All rods you mention can do the job. Depends on your budget. Of course u pay more u will have higher quality specs.
Fishing is unquestionably a form of madness, but happily, for once bitten, there is no cure. --Francis

User avatar
Peace
Site Editor
Site Editor
Posts: 4168
Joined: Mon Mar 07, 2005 2:48 pm
Fishing interest: Handline fishing
Location: Singapore
Contact:

Re: Light Jigging Rod

Post by Peace »

Yeah, all the rods are okay but I'd rather you go down the tackle shop and feel the rod yourself first. I personally would go for the lightest(in weight) possible setup, so I will pick a 2500 reel. Local waters won't require much line at all.

User avatar
ilurbtambans
Forum Patrol
Forum Patrol
Posts: 353
Joined: Tue Sep 01, 2009 10:05 pm

Light Jigging Rod

Post by ilurbtambans »

Storm micro jigger! :D i think that will fit what you are looking for, i believe sincere tackles carries them. I not ring them up! :D

User avatar
Burpp
Line Untangling
Line Untangling
Posts: 56
Joined: Tue May 01, 2012 8:30 pm

Re: Light Jigging Rod

Post by Burpp »

Just got my new set up,
Golden Mean Sabre Dance PE.1 pair with Shimano Stradic FJ 2500 loaded with Fireline 10lbs
Will try it out on the 26 of this month over at Southern Island

User avatar
sgpu
Forum Patrol
Forum Patrol
Posts: 455
Joined: Sun Oct 17, 2010 7:34 pm
Fishing interest: luring, parking, bottom

Re: Light Jigging Rod

Post by sgpu »

:lol:

good luck have fun
若要人不知, 除非己莫为

'tio bo'???

User avatar
Burpp
Line Untangling
Line Untangling
Posts: 56
Joined: Tue May 01, 2012 8:30 pm

Re: Light Jigging Rod

Post by Burpp »

Seriously is 10lbs line strong enough for Southern Water? I used to load 30lbs but lot's of people ask me load 10lbs....

User avatar
Peace
Site Editor
Site Editor
Posts: 4168
Joined: Mon Mar 07, 2005 2:48 pm
Fishing interest: Handline fishing
Location: Singapore
Contact:

Re: Light Jigging Rod

Post by Peace »

10lbs is sufficient if you're just talking about raw strength and besides many braids are underrated. 10lbs will allow you to set 4kg drag and that's good enough. You need to pay attention on your knot connecting to the shock leader though, you can't afford to have badly tied knot on lighter lines.

The people who recommended you on the line are probably jigging enthusiasts and they favour the advantage of using minimum lure weight with lighter lines. It also allows you to load more lines on a smaller reel too. So in all, it's a good setup but it doesn't leave a lot of room for error or lack of tackle care.

Post Reply