Blackfish jigging rods?
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Looking for some suggestions for a jigging stick 1-2oz factory or custom for both sticky and non stick surfaces?
Custom Black Hole 691-UL by Ralph Rodwinder...Nothing fishes as good as a Rod set up by Ralph.
When you go to jigs under 1.5 oz. you really need a light tip or you cant feel anything.Biggest mistake people do when tog jig fishing is use a rod that has to hard of a tip.
There's others but those two I have considerable experience with and can 100% recommend them.
The Black Hole 701-L is nice but it really comes into play with a 2 oz. jig and up.
It was nice to see you yesterday and share a deck of a fishing boat again with you.Its been too long,PM me your number and I will try to get you on some trips in the future.Although Im already sold out for next season life happens and people need replacements all the time.
MateOriginal Crew93 postsSince 2018
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I'm fishing a Black Hole spiral wrapped 701L and I routinely catch fish on less than 2 oz jigs.
Kalvin you also may want to look at the Jigging world Nexus and the tsunami air waves.Friends of mine have those and for the $ they are nice factory builds.
MateOriginal Crew93 postsSince 2018
Factory-If you don't mind a short rod Daiwa Proteus SS-664-ML.Thats one power level up from what I was using yesterday.
Custom Black Hole 691-UL by Ralph Rodwinder...Nothing fishes as good as a Rod set up by Ralph.
When you go to jigs under 1.5 oz. you really need a light tip or you cant feel anything.Biggest mistake people do when tog jig fishing is use a rod that has to hard of a tip.
There's others but those two I have considerable experience with and can 100% recommend them.
The Black Hole 701-L is nice but it really comes into play with a 2 oz. jig and up.
It was nice to see you yesterday and share a deck of a fishing boat again with you.Its been too long,PM me your number and I will try to get you on some trips in the future.Although Im already sold out for next season life happens and people need replacements all the time.
Right on Rob and once I saw the light set ups you had and trying out the 691, I realized I was doing myself a disservice with the Shimano type c jigging rod I picked up off-season. I’m still new to the jigging system but was so impressed with the balance, sensitivity and power of the 691 that I have one in the works with Ralph
It was a nice surprise seeing you the other day and even better watching you stick 2 dd’s within a matter of minutes on jigs. It was motivation for me to get my gear in order for the next go around ?
MateOriginal Crew192 postsSince 2018
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Forgot to mention the new CTS black fish jigger I got from Capt.Richie at Atlantic rods.I am super pleased with this stick but again its a rod that comes into play when I go to 2 oz. jigs.Fishes 2 to 2.5 and 3 oz. Tog jigs like a champ.Probably do 4 oz but once I need to go past a 3 oz. jig Im soaking a crab with a sinker.
Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving Kal,all the best to you and the family.
Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving Kal,all the best to you and the family.
MateOriginal Crew93 postsSince 2018
Also, in the factory rod department, give a look at the 6'8" Black Hole Charter Special, which I have used to great effect this season, with jigs in the 1-3oz range. And for something lighter in power and weight, my new Shimano Grappler Type J in a 6' ML seems to be the bomb, though I haven't caught anything worth taking about, just yet. Pretty confident I will though . . . Also available in a 7-footer, if you want something longer.
"Luck" is when preparation meets opportunity.
I prefer fishing evolution to fishing extinction.
If ya want to clean up the water, ya gotta get the pigs out of the creek.
I prefer fishing evolution to fishing extinction.
If ya want to clean up the water, ya gotta get the pigs out of the creek.
CaptainOriginal Crew2,216 postsSince 2018
Forgot to mention the new CTS black fish jigger I got from Capt.Richie at Atlantic rods.I am super pleased with this stick but again its a rod that comes into play when I go to 2 oz. jigs.Fishes 2 to 2.5 and 3 oz. Tog jigs like a champ.Probably do 4 oz but once I need to go past a 3 oz. jig Im soaking a crab with a sinker.
Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving Kal,all the best to you and the family.
Hope you had a great thanksgiving with the fam Rob ?
MateOriginal Crew192 postsSince 2018
Also, in the factory rod department, give a look at the 6'8" Black Hole Charter Special, which I have used to great effect this season, with jigs in the 1-3oz range. And for something lighter in power and weight, my new Shimano Grappler Type J in a 6' ML seems to be the bomb, though I haven't caught anything worth taking about, just yet. Pretty confident I will though . . . Also available in a 7-footer, if you want something longer
Hey Pete
I’d like to take a look at that charter series as well as a few others have mentioned also. I have the Type J Grappler ML in 7’ but it strikes as a bit too fast if jigging under 2oz. It would be good for local sticky bottom or when I go 2-3oz in my area. Looking back I should have got the 6 footer, but went 7 in case I switch over to diamond jigging for bass.
Good to hear from you Pete hope all is well with the family
MateOriginal Crew192 postsSince 2018
I’d like to take a peek at that model also Mike and looking to add a back for the back up
hope all is well bud
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First MateOriginal Crew710 postsSince 2018
I had the chance to look at the Centaur slow pitch Chiron 6’5 blank today and added it as a secondary set up. I ended up pairing it with a shimano twin drag 2500 w/ the power handle and it balances well. Can’t wait to break it in next week on the A-team charter on the Ocean Eagle next wknd ?
MateOriginal Crew192 postsSince 2018
Hiya Kal, all is well here - I trust the same for you!
That little 6' Grappler Type-J ML is DA' BOMB for inshore tog jigging. FINALLY had a good day to put it thru its paces with 1 & 1.5oz jigs - I can't imagine a nicer rod for this light-jig application. Also - it kills it on the offshore fluke grounds, casting up-current with 2-3oz bucktails. Had a pair of 6lb toggies on it today - a VERY impressive little rod!
That little 6' Grappler Type-J ML is DA' BOMB for inshore tog jigging. FINALLY had a good day to put it thru its paces with 1 & 1.5oz jigs - I can't imagine a nicer rod for this light-jig application. Also - it kills it on the offshore fluke grounds, casting up-current with 2-3oz bucktails. Had a pair of 6lb toggies on it today - a VERY impressive little rod!
"Luck" is when preparation meets opportunity.
I prefer fishing evolution to fishing extinction.
If ya want to clean up the water, ya gotta get the pigs out of the creek.
I prefer fishing evolution to fishing extinction.
If ya want to clean up the water, ya gotta get the pigs out of the creek.
CaptainOriginal Crew2,216 postsSince 2018
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I had the chance to look at the Centaur slow pitch Chiron 6’5 blank today and added it as a secondary set up. I ended up pairing it with a shimano twin drag 2500 w/ the power handle and it balances well. Can’t wait to break it in next week on the A-team charter on the Ocean Eagle next wknd ?
MateOriginal Crew93 postsSince 2018
I am not familiar with the rod so can not comment.You will be extremely pleased with the reel.I sold my 2500 certate becuse every tog over 5 lbs you felt it in the handle.I purchased the shimano Twin power to replace the Daiwa Certate and couldn't be happier.Only DISLIKE I had of this reel was the handle and you already solved that problem with a upgrade to power handle.Shimano puts to small of handles on there 2500 reels.I found a 4000 handle on E-bay and it works like a charm.Good luck with the new set up Kal!
MateOriginal Crew192 postsSince 2018
Centaur Rods at Trophy Tackle -
"Luck" is when preparation meets opportunity.
I prefer fishing evolution to fishing extinction.
If ya want to clean up the water, ya gotta get the pigs out of the creek.
I prefer fishing evolution to fishing extinction.
If ya want to clean up the water, ya gotta get the pigs out of the creek.
CaptainOriginal Crew2,216 postsSince 2018
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