Samaki Jig Rods - Suit Saltiga 6500?

[Tackle Junkie]

I was very fortunate this Xmas to pick up a new Saltiga s-extreme 6500 reel.

I am now on the hunt for a rod to suit. 60-80lb Braid.

I saw a Samaki Rod today and it looked and felt great but I know nothing about them - a google search revealed little.

If anyone knows anything about them - it would be appreciated - otherwise any other suggestions for a rod to match the reel? Looking for a jigging rod for bottom fishing, live baiting, trolling & jigging of course.

Any help would be appreciated!!

Cheers

Josh

[smashed crab]

I was very fortunate this Xmas to pick up a new Saltiga s-extreme 6500 reel.

I am now on the hunt for a rod to suit. 60-80lb Braid.

I saw a Samaki Rod today and it looked and felt great but I know nothing about them - a google search revealed little.

If anyone knows anything about them - it would be appreciated - otherwise any other suggestions for a rod to match the reel? Looking for a jigging rod for bottom fishing, live baiting, trolling & jigging of course.

Any help would be appreciated!!

Cheers

Josh

hey josh, nice xmas present you got there.ive got two of the samaki rods now the heavy jig rod which is very nice to use i was able to get the last of the jigging season in with it and got some nice fish and was impressed with it i use that as my heavy out fit with a 6500 exp which you can jig all day with and my light outfit is a catalina 4500 and a smith amj s56m and the samaki jigs are red hot aswell the other rod i have is the samaki zecton a awsome soft plastic rod matched with a certate 3000 which i got a 1m plus king on in the shallows and some great snapper, i hope this helps you ... im going out tomorrow to try and switch bait a marlin on the 6500, what a way to finish the year off. cheers luke

[Tackle Junkie]

Thanks Luke - I really hope that you get the marlin. I plan to always keep this rigged whilst out wider for the exact thing.

The rod felt great when i looked at it. It was not overly expensive but i want the reliability.

Many Thanks,

Josh

[smashed crab]

the samaki jig pro is a great blank with all fuji components so you cant get to much more reliable,anyway hope you get plenty of fish in the new year... cheers luke

[fishmad]

hey mate

I brought a 6500 expedition last year and was looking for a rod for the same kind of application as you mentioned .

i looked for ages i looked at the smiths ,jigmaster , carpenter i ended up buying a rod that has blown me away , it is perfect for what i want it for . i must add not cheap either

I brought a Saltiga SPARTAN rod they are a limited edition rod which just feels so easy on the body but so ballsy when u need it .

I am so happy with it , Now all i have to do is bend it on a fish

regards Mark