What is the ultimate 1/2oz Jig combo?
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What is the ultimate 1/2oz Jig combo?
Hi all,
I am wondering what you would consider (price no concern) the ultimate combo for 1/2 oz Jigs. I would like to narrow it down to 'non-custom' combos.
* Rod: ?
* Reel: ?
* Line: ?
Thanks all.
Cheers,
Seb.
I am wondering what you would consider (price no concern) the ultimate combo for 1/2 oz Jigs. I would like to narrow it down to 'non-custom' combos.
* Rod: ?
* Reel: ?
* Line: ?
Thanks all.
Cheers,
Seb.
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Re: What is the ultimate 1/2oz Jig combo?
While I don't own one (yet). Luxxe Oltre B70H is certainly a TOP contender if not king.
Re: What is the ultimate 1/2oz Jig combo?
Hmmm... i'll try to play...
Rod... so many rods, so difficult to decide. I can't even remember what I have in my arsenal. It'd likely be something in the NRX or GLX camp... oh wait, no... a heavy powered, new generation Z-Bone with that XRay blank. The one I reviewed (should be published this week) is a light-medium heavy... a step or two up in power would be great for a half ounce jig.
Either that or the new Orochi XX Braillist ... that's a good candidate too.
Reel... Talk about too many from which to choose... but I'd probably go with my Conquest 101 ... round reels just do it for me.
For low profile... hmm... maybe a Met DC
Line... That one is easy. Fluorocarbon all the way. First choice Tatsu, second choice Shooter
Rod... so many rods, so difficult to decide. I can't even remember what I have in my arsenal. It'd likely be something in the NRX or GLX camp... oh wait, no... a heavy powered, new generation Z-Bone with that XRay blank. The one I reviewed (should be published this week) is a light-medium heavy... a step or two up in power would be great for a half ounce jig.
Either that or the new Orochi XX Braillist ... that's a good candidate too.
Reel... Talk about too many from which to choose... but I'd probably go with my Conquest 101 ... round reels just do it for me.
For low profile... hmm... maybe a Met DC
Line... That one is easy. Fluorocarbon all the way. First choice Tatsu, second choice Shooter
Cal, Managing Editor
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Re: What is the ultimate 1/2oz Jig combo?
If money wasn't a concern, I would probably have a slightly different setup for 1/2 FB jigs (normally open water, weaker weedguard) than I would for 1/2 Flippin or Swimjigs (usually used in cover).
So depends on the jig type and where fished for me.
So depends on the jig type and where fished for me.
Re: What is the ultimate 1/2oz Jig combo?
For me, it would be:
Rod: Daiwa steez racing design 7011 HRB , OR Megabass destroyer FMJ
Reel: Daiwa Steez SV TW 8.1:1, or Steez A - Equipped with ZPi NRC001PG spool
Line: 18-20lb Seaguar Tatsu, either straigh floro or 50lb YGK WX8 ultra jigman braid to 20lb Tatsu leader.
Rod: Daiwa steez racing design 7011 HRB , OR Megabass destroyer FMJ
Reel: Daiwa Steez SV TW 8.1:1, or Steez A - Equipped with ZPi NRC001PG spool
Line: 18-20lb Seaguar Tatsu, either straigh floro or 50lb YGK WX8 ultra jigman braid to 20lb Tatsu leader.
Re: What is the ultimate 1/2oz Jig combo?
Nrx 894
Steez SV TW 7,1
Shootetr 14
Steez SV TW 7,1
Shootetr 14
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Re: What is the ultimate 1/2oz Jig combo?
I am def. looking at this ZBONE as well. Hot contender against the NRX 894. Any thoughts on comparisons?Cal wrote:Hmmm... i'll try to play...
Rod... so many rods, so difficult to decide. I can't even remember what I have in my arsenal. It'd likely be something in the NRX or GLX camp... oh wait, no... a heavy powered, new generation Z-Bone with that XRay blank. The one I reviewed (should be published this week) is a light-medium heavy... a step or two up in power would be great for a half ounce jig.
Either that or the new Orochi XX Braillist ... that's a good candidate too.
Reel... Talk about too many from which to choose... but I'd probably go with my Conquest 101 ... round reels just do it for me.
For low profile... hmm... maybe a Met DC
Line... That one is easy. Fluorocarbon all the way. First choice Tatsu, second choice Shooter
Re: What is the ultimate 1/2oz Jig combo?
The only NRX casting rod I've fished extensively is my 852 JWR ... and it's been a while.freelancer27 wrote:
I am def. looking at this ZBONE as well. Hot contender against the NRX 894. Any thoughts on comparisons?
The new ZBONE is the real deal... sensitivity is very good.
Cal, Managing Editor
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Re: What is the ultimate 1/2oz Jig combo?
Cal wrote:The only NRX casting rod I've fished extensively is my 852 JWR ... and it's been a while.freelancer27 wrote:
I am def. looking at this ZBONE as well. Hot contender against the NRX 894. Any thoughts on comparisons?
The new ZBONE is the real deal... sensitivity is very good.
Just ordered one!
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Re: What is the ultimate 1/2oz Jig combo?
I use a NRX 843, but we don't have very thick of cover around here.
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Flipping jig - NRX 894, Daiwa SV103, 16 LB Sunline Sniper
Football jig - Kistler Zbone 7'6" Heavy, Daiwa Steez SV TW, 14 LB Sunline Sniper
Football jig - Kistler Zbone 7'6" Heavy, Daiwa Steez SV TW, 14 LB Sunline Sniper
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Re: What is the ultimate 1/2oz Jig combo?
Point Blank
731mhxf
The rest is just preference. You already have the blank of the Gods, fish whichever reel and line makes your pants the tightest.
731mhxf
The rest is just preference. You already have the blank of the Gods, fish whichever reel and line makes your pants the tightest.
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Re: What is the ultimate 1/2oz Jig combo?
Hogsticker2 wrote:Point Blank
731mhxf
The rest is just preference. You already have the blank of the Gods, fish whichever reel and line makes your pants the tightest.
Lol!
I will play around with my CQ101HG and a Steez SV TWS and see how it feels.
In close consideration are also:
* Steez SV103XS
* Bantam XHG
* Aldebaran MGL HG
Let's see. Should have the rod tomorrow, so will play around with it a bit.
Re: What is the ultimate 1/2oz Jig combo?
Do the new 7'3" Edge black windows' (the HM models) sport the same blanks that are used on the z-bone, or does Gary whip them up a special blend?Cal wrote:The only NRX casting rod I've fished extensively is my 852 JWR ... and it's been a while.freelancer27 wrote:
I am def. looking at this ZBONE as well. Hot contender against the NRX 894. Any thoughts on comparisons?
The new ZBONE is the real deal... sensitivity is very good.
Re: What is the ultimate 1/2oz Jig combo?
We lost track of what Edge rods is doing with their rods a couple years ago. They had a shake up and things have been unclear ever since. The original Black Widows had ti/SiC guides... last I checked their spec, they're now sporting SS/Alconites yet the prices remained the sameKP Duty wrote:Do the new 7'3" Edge black windows' (the HM models) sport the same blanks that are used on the z-bone, or does Gary whip them up a special blend?
I don't know if they updated the series to take advantage of the X-Ray blanks or not.
However, the blanks they're making for Kistler are on Kistler's own mandrels, so the tapers and material patterns are Kistler's own design.
Cal, Managing Editor
"fish with mindfulness : beware the darkside"
"fish with mindfulness : beware the darkside"