Rod Recommendation

SteelingHeads · 10-06-2008, 03:06 PM

I need some advice from you Fella's. I am, trying to pick out a jigging rod to pair with either a Trinidad 40 or a Penn Torque 300. The reel will be spooled with 80 lb. Spectra and used for jigging school Bluefin Tuna. I am looking for a 6'6" rod (preferrably). Most of my jigging will be done in 90 - 150 ft. of water using 3 - 7 oz. jigs. I know about the Shimano Trevala and Penn Torque Rods, but I want more information on what else is out there. Thanks in advance guys!

SH

flyerphan13 · 10-07-2008, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelingHeads

I need some advice from you Fella's. I am, trying to pick out a jigging rod to pair with either a Trinidad 40 or a Penn Torque 300. The reel will be spooled with 80 lb. Spectra and used for jigging school Bluefin Tuna. I am looking for a 6'6" rod (preferrably). Most of my jigging will be done in 90 - 150 ft. of water using 3 - 7 oz. jigs. I know about the Shimano Trevala and Penn Torque Rods, but I want more information on what else is out there. Thanks in advance guys!

SH

I know you know about the Penn Torque rods, but they have my vote

SteelingHeads · 10-07-2008, 08:11 AM

Thanks Flyer! I also like them....just want to know what my options are.

peterb · 10-11-2008, 05:31 PM

Options are the type of rod you already know about (you can throw Star rods into the same ring), or a custom rod.

I bought a custom rod from Kevin Bogan. It is heavier and longer than the rods that you are already looking at but I love the feel.

Here is a friend of mine using the rod (this one is 7', 6" long) battling a 130 BFT.

Good luck.

Peter

ty2philly · 10-11-2008, 09:07 PM

The 600g Hopper Jigging Rod is a very good rod for the money. Thats what I used yesterday on my Tuna trip. And it held up very well and had plenty of backbone and was able to easily control the Tuna I caught.

Ty

SteelingHeads · 10-13-2008, 08:02 AM

Thank you again guys. The Hopper looks like a nice rod.

ty2philly · 10-13-2008, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelingHeads

Thank you again guys. The Hopper looks like a nice rod.

Also check out the OTI rods.
I have the 600g OTI conventional Jigging rod and its a great rod.

Be sure to post which rod you decided to go with.

For the most bang for the buck:
OTI Jigging Rod
Hopper Jigging Rod (600g or 500g).

Ty

SteelingHeads · 10-14-2008, 07:55 AM

The OTI's do look like a very nice rod as well. They do not have a 6'6" conventional jigging rod though. I will probably invest in one of their Popping Rods in time. I have decided to build since I have the time now over the winter. I have chosen a GUSA BSW65XH blank. I debated between this blank and a Phenix, but the GUSA's have been good to me in the past....not to mention, you might not be able to get GUSA's much longer. I would like to thank everyone for their input on this one.

Bellyups · 10-14-2008, 11:04 AM

THe GUSA PURJ 603 is a real nice blank with max drag about 28 pounds. I will try to post pics of it loaded. The blank is around $100 from Billy40. He can build it for you if desired. It has a composite tip which gives it some decent tip action for a rod with this amount of backbone. It is 6 foot long, so it is a little shorter than what you seem to prefer.

Bellyups · 10-14-2008, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelingHeads

The OTI's do look like a very nice rod as well. They do not have a 6'6" conventional jigging rod though. I will probably invest in one of their Popping Rods in time. I have decided to build since I have the time now over the winter. I have chosen a GUSA BSW65XH blank. I debated between this blank and a Phenix, but the GUSA's have been good to me in the past....not to mention, you might not be able to get GUSA's much longer. I would like to thank everyone for their input on this one.

I certainly hope GUSA can get back in business. They make some great blanks.

10-06-2008, 03:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
SteelingHeads Junior member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 13	Rod Recommendation I need some advice from you Fella's. I am, trying to pick out a jigging rod to pair with either a Trinidad 40 or a Penn Torque 300. The reel will be spooled with 80 lb. Spectra and used for jigging school Bluefin Tuna. I am looking for a 6'6" rod (preferrably). Most of my jigging will be done in 90 - 150 ft. of water using 3 - 7 oz. jigs. I know about the Shimano Trevala and Penn Torque Rods, but I want more information on what else is out there. Thanks in advance guys! SH

10-14-2008, 11:04 AM	#9 (permalink)
Bellyups Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 484	THe GUSA PURJ 603 is a real nice blank with max drag about 28 pounds. I will try to post pics of it loaded. The blank is around $100 from Billy40. He can build it for you if desired. It has a composite tip which gives it some decent tip action for a rod with this amount of backbone. It is 6 foot long, so it is a little shorter than what you seem to prefer. __________________ "What an Idiot!! 'Ahhh, I'm hang gliding. Honey take a good picture. I'm dead,' " Will Farrell

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10-07-2008, 08:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
SteelingHeads Junior member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 13	Thanks Flyer! I also like them....just want to know what my options are.

10-11-2008, 05:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
peterb Junior member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 22	Options are the type of rod you already know about (you can throw Star rods into the same ring), or a custom rod. I bought a custom rod from Kevin Bogan. It is heavier and longer than the rods that you are already looking at but I love the feel. Here is a friend of mine using the rod (this one is 7', 6" long) battling a 130 BFT. Good luck. Peter

10-11-2008, 09:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
ty2philly Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Philadelphia / Plymouth Meeting Posts: 127	The 600g Hopper Jigging Rod is a very good rod for the money. Thats what I used yesterday on my Tuna trip. And it held up very well and had plenty of backbone and was able to easily control the Tuna I caught. Ty

10-13-2008, 08:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
SteelingHeads Junior member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 13	Thank you again guys. The Hopper looks like a nice rod.

10-14-2008, 07:55 AM	#8 (permalink)
SteelingHeads Junior member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 13	The OTI's do look like a very nice rod as well. They do not have a 6'6" conventional jigging rod though. I will probably invest in one of their Popping Rods in time. I have decided to build since I have the time now over the winter. I have chosen a GUSA BSW65XH blank. I debated between this blank and a Phenix, but the GUSA's have been good to me in the past....not to mention, you might not be able to get GUSA's much longer. I would like to thank everyone for their input on this one.

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