What is the best jigging reel? - Page 2

Anglers Pro Shop · 11-27-2006, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sea Crappie

50-60 lb
Conventional: Accurate 870XNC (My favorite overall)
Spinner: Stella 8000

80-100 lb
Conventional: Accurate 655HNC
Spinner: Stella 20000

I like to palm the reel when I jig, tough (impossible) to do w/ a trini30 sized reel.

Me too, favourite:

Conventional - Accurate 870N/665N
Spinner - Shimano Stella 8000/20000

Best reel maker - shimano, daiwa and accurate; for their functionality, ergonomic and beauty; best in all departments!

Randy

Ragman · 11-27-2006, 08:49 AM

Definitely, though limited experience to one trip, is:

Spinner: Stella 8K or 20K!

I used to jig with an SST 8, but realized it is heavy after a while. I LOVED the reel especially the automatic 2-speed transmission. The reel is built extremely well!

But after comparing drag capability to similar sized Accurates, I decided, for conventional reel jigging, I went with the ATD 6.

I don't mind the heaviness, I just jig not as long at a time.

But I have to second the Kaikon 4000 because of what Tom said above and especially because of the line counter. It helps you maximize the time you keep your jig where the fish actually are.

There may be some better reels, these are just the ones I've used.

Kil will have plenty to add to this thread once he sees it!

xs_tackle · 11-27-2006, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ragman

. . . I went with the ATD 6. . . .

What line wt to you use on the ATD 6 for jigging?

Ragman · 11-27-2006, 12:49 PM

I just got it from TJ and I think it was loaded with 80 lb spectra. Don't know.

But I added a 10 foot section of 50 lb for the GEM which was the first time I had it to use.

Hooked up with 2 fish, but both came unbuttoned.

I'll most likely fish with 50# mono short leader or 60# flouro next time.

ChrisW · 11-30-2006, 03:15 AM

Favorite reel would have to be the conventionals - OJ4000P,Blue Heaven, 655probably in that order. OJ & BH are very smooth, all 3 have outstanding drags and power. I tried the Tib QC 75XX and SST6 reels but they are plain unsuitable for butterfly jigging. I won't put the Tibs down because there are so many guys loving them as non-jigging reels.

11-27-2006, 08:49 AM	#12 (permalink)
Ragman Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 924	Definitely, though limited experience to one trip, is: Spinner: Stella 8K or 20K! I used to jig with an SST 8, but realized it is heavy after a while. I LOVED the reel especially the automatic 2-speed transmission. The reel is built extremely well! But after comparing drag capability to similar sized Accurates, I decided, for conventional reel jigging, I went with the ATD 6. I don't mind the heaviness, I just jig not as long at a time. But I have to second the Kaikon 4000 because of what Tom said above and especially because of the line counter. It helps you maximize the time you keep your jig where the fish actually are. There may be some better reels, these are just the ones I've used. Kil will have plenty to add to this thread once he sees it! __________________ Tom www.oceantackle.net *Go Hard or Go Home!*

11-27-2006, 12:49 PM	#14 (permalink)
Ragman Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 924	I just got it from TJ and I think it was loaded with 80 lb spectra. Don't know. But I added a 10 foot section of 50 lb for the GEM which was the first time I had it to use. Hooked up with 2 fish, but both came unbuttoned. I'll most likely fish with 50# mono short leader or 60# flouro next time. __________________ Tom www.oceantackle.net *Go Hard or Go Home!*

11-30-2006, 03:15 AM	#15 (permalink)
ChrisW Junior member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wellington, NZ Posts: 24	Favorite reel would have to be the conventionals - OJ4000P,Blue Heaven, 655probably in that order. OJ & BH are very smooth, all 3 have outstanding drags and power. I tried the Tib QC 75XX and SST6 reels but they are plain unsuitable for butterfly jigging. I won't put the Tibs down because there are so many guys loving them as non-jigging reels. __________________ Jig to death! www.jigsdirect.com

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