Duel purpose rod..

Mitchw123456 · 03-08-2008, 12:59 PM

Alright I need a rod for a soon to be mine Torque 200. I wanting somewhat of a duel purpose rod that I can jig with and throw poppers. The tricky part is finding one that is a non custom 7fter. All of my Sea Magics are are 5'6" or 6' and my OTI i bought from FTU is 5'6" A 7' rod, for this particular set up is almost crucial, a 6'6" would work but would make my life complicated. I need the longer rod in order to be able to swing the rod around the bow of my kayak. Main target is going to be tuna via a mother ship. Any suggestions that doesn't 100% break the bank?

I have a few of the Sea Magic Tuna Hunter Specials that I've never jigged with, besides weight, do you see any reason why these couldn't be used for jigging rods also? I really like the Sea Magic Rods as Chris at Islanders Custom Tackle has always taken very good care of me.

tkaquatex · 03-19-2008, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Mitchw123456

Alright I need a rod for a soon to be mine Torque 200. I wanting somewhat of a duel purpose rod that I can jig with and throw poppers. The tricky part is finding one that is a non custom 7fter. All of my Sea Magics are are 5'6" or 6' and my OTI i bought from FTU is 5'6" A 7' rod, for this particular set up is almost crucial, a 6'6" would work but would make my life complicated. I need the longer rod in order to be able to swing the rod around the bow of my kayak. Main target is going to be tuna via a mother ship. Any suggestions that doesn't 100% break the bank?

I have a few of the Sea Magic Tuna Hunter Specials that I've never jigged with, besides weight, do you see any reason why these couldn't be used for jigging rods also? I really like the Sea Magic Rods as Chris at Islanders Custom Tackle has always taken very good care of me.

Chk with Chris . besides the oti 7ftr that just caught a big grouper in the above post Sea Magic is coming out with a 7ft Dragon Fly rod in either 2pc or 1pc . Chris had the prototype with him at the Fred Hall show out on the west coast.Not sure on avail with conventional reel but worth a call

Sea Crappie · 03-19-2008, 04:54 PM

How about a Calstar GF700M, GF700MH or GF700H? They're only $250 to $290, plus they are pretty indestructable (good for yak fishing) and have quite the pedigree for popping and jigging.

Ragman · 03-19-2008, 04:57 PM

Welcome to 360Tuna tkaquatex!

I was going to refer Mitch to that post as well.

Uncle Russ · 03-19-2008, 07:37 PM

I think I am remembering correctly that one of the posters on this board, a man named Kil, said he has jigged with a 700H in the past--although that certainly would not be his first choice from what I have read. He is an expert at jigging and I think popping as well and perhaps could weigh in with his opinion on that rod. I have one but have not used it in my very limited jigging so far.

Russ

Snagged · 03-19-2008, 07:50 PM

Duel purpose rod

Look at the 700 H, I've used it for jigs and poppers.

03-08-2008, 12:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mitchw123456 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 230	Duel purpose rod.. Alright I need a rod for a soon to be mine Torque 200. I wanting somewhat of a duel purpose rod that I can jig with and throw poppers. The tricky part is finding one that is a non custom 7fter. All of my Sea Magics are are 5'6" or 6' and my OTI i bought from FTU is 5'6" A 7' rod, for this particular set up is almost crucial, a 6'6" would work but would make my life complicated. I need the longer rod in order to be able to swing the rod around the bow of my kayak. Main target is going to be tuna via a mother ship. Any suggestions that doesn't 100% break the bank? I have a few of the Sea Magic Tuna Hunter Specials that I've never jigged with, besides weight, do you see any reason why these couldn't be used for jigging rods also? I really like the Sea Magic Rods as Chris at Islanders Custom Tackle has always taken very good care of me.

03-19-2008, 04:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sea Crappie Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 192	How about a Calstar GF700M, GF700MH or GF700H? They're only $250 to $290, plus they are pretty indestructable (good for yak fishing) and have quite the pedigree for popping and jigging. __________________ "Vegetarians, and their Hezbollah-like splinter faction, the vegans, are a persistent irritant to any chef worth a damn. To me, life without veal stock, pork fat, sausage, organ meat, demi-glace, or even stinky cheese is a life not worth living. Vegetarians are the enemy of everything good and decent in the human spirit, and an affront to all I stand for..........." Anthony Bourdain

03-19-2008, 04:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ragman Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 924	Welcome to 360Tuna tkaquatex! I was going to refer Mitch to that post as well. __________________ Tom www.oceantackle.net *Go Hard or Go Home!*

03-19-2008, 07:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
Uncle Russ Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,114	I think I am remembering correctly that one of the posters on this board, a man named Kil, said he has jigged with a 700H in the past--although that certainly would not be his first choice from what I have read. He is an expert at jigging and I think popping as well and perhaps could weigh in with his opinion on that rod. I have one but have not used it in my very limited jigging so far. Russ __________________ "Tschirhart: Helluva deal. You bait the hooks--I catch the fish!--Grimm."

03-19-2008, 07:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
Snagged Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,047	Duel purpose rod Look at the 700 H, I've used it for jigs and poppers. __________________ Jerry Uh oh, Snagged again!

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