New jigging setup

[kthomas]

Here is a follow up from my other thread ultra light jigging setup. Rather than updating that thread, I decided to make a new one.

Well anyways the rod and reel are finally in my hands! I ordered a 5'3" Jigging Master Power Spell 150g rod, and a 5.3:1 avet sx single speed reel. This rod is extremely balanced, lightweight and well made! Although that is why I bought it, I was still really surprised by it. The avet sx seems to be a little power house of a reel. Small, light and compact, but with a surprising amount of drag for its size. I think I have a winner of a combo here, for an ultralight yet capable jigging setup.

Here are some pictures:

I also purchases some purple 150g river2sea sea rock jigs and a few sets of owner sabiki 7/0 assist hooks. I believe the lings will love this combo. Can't wait to hit the water now!

 

[kthomas]

Some more pictures:

 

[scott craven]

Should be fun, the rod is shorter than anything i have used...
try a 100 lb halibut on that !

 

[kthomas]

Should be fun, the rod is shorter than anything i have used...
try a 100 lb halibut on that !

This is the shortest rod in my arsenal, my next shortest is a 5'8" trevala. Although this is going to be primarily used for lingcod, I wouldn't mind hooking up with a 100lb halibut to really test it out! Might be a bit before I get to test it out on hali, as I usually fish in the Strait of Georgia.

 

[Dogbreath]

That'll work!

 

[drhook]

Thanks for sharing this!!

 

[Steelhead S2]

Oooooo! Now I might need one. Ling jigging is one of my faves for sure.

 

[kthomas]

Thanks guys! Can't wait to get out on the water to try out this setup, but so far it seems like it is going to be a winner for slaying the lings! I've always been intrigued by these lightweight yet powerful japanese jigging rods, I'm excited to finally be the owner of one

 

[kthomas]

Oooooo! Now I might need one. Ling jigging is one of my faves for sure.

Do it! The site I bought the rod off is currently selling all their jigging master rods at 20% off. The rod prices went up $20 recently, but they are still a decent deal for what you are getting. If you want the link to the site, let me know.

 

[Charlie415]

I would like to know the web site. Thanks.

 

[kthomas]

Here it is a direct link to the JM power spell section: http://www.jignpop.com/conventional-2.aspx

 

[Steelhead S2]

Cool! But a little rich for my blood right now.