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Looking for a light “multi-purpose” “jigging” rod to cover a range of fishing I do. (yes, I realize it will be a compromise). Will probably build, but not opposed to a finished rod. I’ve poured over many many posts here and other forums.
Most of my fishing opportunities are offshore Texas for red snapper, but I also get out to floaters or make it to Venice from time to time, so would like to be able to use for tuna (blackfin and yellowfin 40-80 lbs are most likely). Also off Texas, the occasional chance for AJs, etc. Private boats or charters, not party boats.
Most of our snapper fishing is 5 or 7 oz. snapper slappers or Lucanis style jigs, so not working jigs too much. And some bait, both live and dead.
Floaters and Venice would be jigs in the same weight range, I suppose.
SPJ is intriguing, but realize that is a whole different calculation.
I have a Seigler SG that I plan to use on it. (Weighs 15.7 oz spooled, currently spoiled with 65# Braid. For tuna might consider re-spool 50# hollow to increase capacity).
Want a very light rod that is sporting for snapper, but capable for larger stuff and will balance nicely with the reel. I do have some larger options, so the light setup is more for sport.
I don’t have an opportunity to check out blanks or rods, so flying a bit blind, here. Any comments would be appreciated.
I’m considering:
Black Hole Cape Cod Special
All the blanks are light and plenty strong for what I’m most likely to tackle, so comes down to optimizing.
Thinking the 150 g is a good size? I’ve seen comments from Kil Song that it will handle heavier jigs than the spec, especially if slower jigging.
Also considering United Composites. Trying to understand the differences between the options and what is a good choice:
GUSA Jigging (from Charkbait specs. Can’t find on UC site)
US55XO PE3-5 Lure: 75-200 g Max Drag 15 lb (is this accurate or rated low?)
US55XOS PE4-6 Lure: 150-300 g Max Drag 22 lb
A bit heavier (an ounce or so) on blank weight
CXJ
Zeus
OTI Fathom Blade. Price and finished rod weight decent.
Others?
If I build, blue prints would be nice. I’d rather not have to spend a huge amount of time doing load testing to get guides optimized, planning to acid wrap.
Thanks
Hammer
Most of my fishing opportunities are offshore Texas for red snapper, but I also get out to floaters or make it to Venice from time to time, so would like to be able to use for tuna (blackfin and yellowfin 40-80 lbs are most likely). Also off Texas, the occasional chance for AJs, etc. Private boats or charters, not party boats.
Most of our snapper fishing is 5 or 7 oz. snapper slappers or Lucanis style jigs, so not working jigs too much. And some bait, both live and dead.
Floaters and Venice would be jigs in the same weight range, I suppose.
SPJ is intriguing, but realize that is a whole different calculation.
I have a Seigler SG that I plan to use on it. (Weighs 15.7 oz spooled, currently spoiled with 65# Braid. For tuna might consider re-spool 50# hollow to increase capacity).
Want a very light rod that is sporting for snapper, but capable for larger stuff and will balance nicely with the reel. I do have some larger options, so the light setup is more for sport.
I don’t have an opportunity to check out blanks or rods, so flying a bit blind, here. Any comments would be appreciated.
I’m considering:
Black Hole Cape Cod Special
All the blanks are light and plenty strong for what I’m most likely to tackle, so comes down to optimizing.
Thinking the 150 g is a good size? I’ve seen comments from Kil Song that it will handle heavier jigs than the spec, especially if slower jigging.
Also considering United Composites. Trying to understand the differences between the options and what is a good choice:
GUSA Jigging (from Charkbait specs. Can’t find on UC site)
US55XO PE3-5 Lure: 75-200 g Max Drag 15 lb (is this accurate or rated low?)
US55XOS PE4-6 Lure: 150-300 g Max Drag 22 lb
A bit heavier (an ounce or so) on blank weight
CXJ
Zeus
OTI Fathom Blade. Price and finished rod weight decent.
Others?
If I build, blue prints would be nice. I’d rather not have to spend a huge amount of time doing load testing to get guides optimized, planning to acid wrap.
Thanks
Hammer