For an Okuma Andros 5iia. I’m just in all sorts of indecision about this.
Original target was $100 range. But after picking up every jigging at Haddrell’s 4-5 different times each, and putting the reel on 3-4 of them, I’m came away with a pretty poor impression of all the +/-$100 jigging rods. Tremendous difference in all aspects of the rod from $100 to $200 IMO.
Also, jig weights. I think I have decided that that I need the rod for 6-12 oz jigs. I do frequently use 3-4 oz as well, but pretty sure I need to dedicate those jigs to my Spinfisher V jigging combos. 3-12 oz is just too big of a range for 1 rod to cover it seems. And I don’t want to go too light on this one and basically “triplicate” the capability of the 2 Spinfisher combos.
My options seem to circle back to 2 rods:
Star Paraflex 5’9" xxh for 5.5-11.5 oz jigs
St. Croix Mojo Jig 5’8" for 7-10.5 oz jigs
I really like the longer butt on the Mojo. Its actually long enough to tuck up under the arm well. But I like the Star lifetime warranty.
Now, I realize there are comparable Trevalas in H, XH, and XXH at $180, but for the extra $20 I like the first two options.
Lastly, a couple wild cards:
Trevala TVC66MH, which is rated for 110-200g. But it’s also quite a bit less at $130.
Okuma Cedros 6’ for 160-325g. It’s only $90 in the West Marine outlet, but nobody in town has one. It’s e-glass and the specs show it weighing 15.6 oz. Nearly double the weight of the first 2 on my list. But also one of the only ones with an aluminum reel seat (Alps).
Star Aerial 5’6" for 5-12 oz. Neither Haddrell’s has one to hold.
I guess I need some reassurances. The Cedros is no better than any of the other $100 rods I handled? The Trevala MH doesn’t have to ass to handle 10-12 oz? The Paraflex is actually worth double the cost of the Aerial? And lastly, does anybody use the Mojo Jig, they’re really new to the game?
Contact Courtland via pm or through Jigskinz. In a few minutes, he’ll walk you through and help breakdown your fishing style and what you need. I always refer back to s Dave Ramsey comment about if you want to be a millionaire, learn everything about a millionaire. Courtland gives you that option when it comes to the jigging discussion. Sorry, this wasn’t more specific, but I think it’s the best advice I can give. (I love my Star Plasma, as well as my other cheaper Aerial jigging rods. But, I’m more of a dollar to warranty to value kind of guy.)
Out of your choices, I’d go with the Paraflex. I think there was 1 listed a few pages back in the swap shop. Good luck.
What are you targeting with 12 oz jigs in Charleston? Just curious. I used 12-16 oz jigs in AK bouncing on the bottom in 2-600 ft for halibut and rockfish. The Trevala XXH worked very well for that. I got a few of the Paraflex PGSU59XXH rods that I use for trolling and bottom fishing that will do what you’re looking for. They have a rollertip which would not be the best for speed jigging and a short slick butt which you already mentioned preferring the longer butt of the St Crouch rod.
I would look hard at the XXH trevala to do what you want. Or the XH version of the Paraflex might work as I don’t think it has the slickbutt or rollertip.
What are you targeting with 12 oz jigs in Charleston? Just curious. I used 12-16 oz jigs in AK bouncing on the bottom in 2-600 ft for halibut and rockfish.
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I’m not speed jigging 12 oz. They’re bottom bouncing grouper jigs. Whole batch of them, same shape heads, ranging from 4-12 oz.
The other jigs mentioned, that I actually need some action for, are butterfly, flat fall, diamond jigs, etc. Donkeys.
I have a Trevala TVC66MH, which is rated for 110-240g just sitting around. Will sell for $65. PM me
Marsha
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I'm interested if he doesn't purchase. Have one but the OCD in me likes to have sets of things for some reason. Is yours a spinning rod or conventional?
After being released, a lot of fish die, but a lot of them live also.
Ceddros are great rods and have good paribolics. I like okuma products and have faith in them. Go to bloody decks and check in on the Ceddros. It is a west coast sight and okumas are popular over there.
Yes, looked at the Rampage and Carnage II. Haven’t seen a Torque. They don’t make them anymore do they? I was lumping the Rampage and Fugly Stik into those comments about the +/-$100 rods comment as compared to the Star and St. Croix. The Carnage II seemed leaps and bounds nicer than the Rampage. Also one of the very few with an aluminum reel seat. I left it out for some reason, maybe because of only an extra $20 for a Star lifetime warranty. May need to give the Carnage II another look.
After being released, a lot of fish die, but a lot of them live also.
think I’ve got a 6’6" Tiger Lite jigging rod, and I fricken love it…I’ve got longer rods, but the Tiger Lite is my go to and I’ve switched reels just to do so…
Not sure if that was an autocorrect or typo or intentional. Longer is not my target at all. I think 6’6" is too long. 5’6"-6’ is what I would most prefer.
Unfortunately, for me and my wallet I guess, I can’t say there’s ever been an Ugly Stik of any kind in my hands that I really liked.
That’s understandable. MY wallet appreciates I switched from GLOOMIS to ugly stik and my clients have never complained about the quality, Tiger lites and inshore selects are my main lineup now.
After being released, a lot of fish die, but a lot of them live also.
The Star Plasma Rods are excellent at 5’2" heavy or extra heavy. Consider how close the point of effort force is to the load force. When the load is very near the hand, the weight is much easier to lift. The Star Plasma Rods put that load very close to the hands because it is very flexible. The lifting force of these Rods is commonly misunderstood. Courtland is the expert, and maybe he could chime in.
My wallet appreciates an uglystik from time to time. My goto rod is an Uglystik Intercoastal with a 5000d ambassaduer. Comes with me everytime. After 10 years, it has served me well. Retiring that combo and planning on getting another one.
Andy, you might want to speak with the rod repair guy at Haddrells. He might have some insight on which ones would be more durable. I’ve done that with reels before.
Ya know, it must be nice living in Neverneverland. Remind me to come visit you, when I need a break from reality.
Got a boat show deal from Haddrell’s on the St. Croix. I’ll be the guinea pig on testing out the Mojo Jig since nobody has said anything about it. But being a St. Croix I can’t imagine it’s gonna suck.
Shout out to Simon for making it happen for a rod that wasn’t actually at the show. Buy at boat show, picking up at Haddrell’s West on the way home.
