delta hbar Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 (edited) Hi Raiders, I'm looking at getting the 2010 Daiwa saltiga 5000 (std speed not the high speed) for some jigging/live baiting. Used mainly for kings off Sydney and Terrigal. Jig size mostly 250-300, braid, 40-50lb (probably 50lb) I'd like to match it with a rod and am looking at the Shimano Jigwrex, Samaki jig pro or Wilson Live Fibre Venom. Could I ask for your help/thoughts on these rods?? I'm not too worried about price given the reel is over $1k!! I like the samaki as when you tuck it under your arm pit, the padded part of the rod but sits under your arm whereas on the jigwrex it's on the rod blank. Any thoughts/comments/suggestions would be gratefully accepted. Thank you all in advance. Dave Edited March 22, 2011 by delta hbar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRED-ATOR Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 ive got a samaki general purpose boat rod matched to a daiwa opus bull 65000 with 50lb braid. the rod is OK but thats it. and for the price is should have been better. If your not worried about spending money go for a JDM Daiwa saltiga spartain. There hard to find but they are a weapon also the daiwa monster mesch is good along with the shimano t-curve jigging rods. are you talking about the red samaki jigging rod? Hope this helps, Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framedtrash Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 from those 3 rods i would choose the samaki the jigwrex are great rods but there a little stiff and unless your a big guy you will tire out pretty quicky but if your not worried about price i would look at a better quality rod a jigging master 3 kings 200gm would be ideal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ishuffle Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I've recently purchase 3 rods from a Japanese maker Majorcraft, a jigging rod was one of them. Was recommended the Majorcraft brand by a japanese guy for their quality and price! Hard to buy something you haven't seen or touched, but based on reviews online I went ahead and let me tell you, I have been really impressed! Have used the other 2 rods which been awesome but haven't tested the jigging rod yet! I paid A$280 It fits under the armpits comfortably. Handle is like an inch in diameter which feels very nice in the hands and also is 2 piece (butt section comes apart). Could post pics of it. Majorcraft - Offblow OB-S63-5: Length-6.3ft Weight-219g Joint-2pc Line-1.5-3PE Lure MAX-150g Best Drag-8kg Action-Regular Fast According to what you say you want, from their website (google translate), you could look at; Majorcraft - Alexander AX-S54/8: Length(ft)：5'4''・Lure(g)：MAX250・PE.Line(号)：3-6・Max.Drag(kg)：14・Action：Regular Slow・PRICE(¥)：35,000 (A$430) I now need to find a reel to match the jigging rod, Saltiga would be nice but don't know if that would fit my budget! lol Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david88 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 check out HOTS rods, and jiggingmaster. they are premium rods and you get what you pay for. high end brand name rods you do pay somewhat for the name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Hooker Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 since we are on this topic has anyone know much abouth the JM ocean god range?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framedtrash Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 since we are on this topic has anyone know much abouth the JM ocean god range?? for there price they are a great rod end of the day tho for a little extra you can get a powerspell which is alot better will have to catch up for a jig during winter and ill let you use some of my gear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delta hbar Posted March 23, 2011 Author Share Posted March 23, 2011 Hi everyone, Thank you for the suggestions. Any and all information is gratefully accepted. Yes the samaki jig pro is a red blank. A mate of mine suggested that I look at the monster mesh and of course the saltiga rods as well. He owns a couple of t-curves (200gm and 400gm) and swears by them. So many other options, jigging master 3 kings, Majorcraft, HOTS, JM Ocean etc. I'd have to agree it's hard to tell what they are like from pictures online and their description. This is much harder than finding a reel.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SZ1 Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 You could also look at a smith amj54h an oldie but a goodie, either way you have a topn shelf rod match it to a rod of it's same class if money it not a worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Hooker Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 will have to catch up for a jig during winter and ill let you use some of my gear are you goin to take me to some of your secret spots at terrigal too?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netic Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 The smith jig rods are hard to go past, top quality and make it so easy to jig with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ishuffle Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Here are some pics of the rods I took. Majorcraft: Corkish, Zaltz & Off-Blow Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steze Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Saltiga Spartan is a very nice rod to go with your Saltiga. Whats your budget for the rod anyway? Around 500-800 or 1k+. The Spartans are about 1150-1200 depending on where you buy it. For around 500-600 you should be able to pick up a Daiwa Saltiga GT rod. The Wilson Venom rods are very good as well. You should check them on youtube, deadlifting 40kgs or something. Pretty awesome blanks. Goodluck with your purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogtooth Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Jigging master 300 gram powerspell or xzoga 5616 s , I personally use xzoga as the price is right $ 280 online . . I know of another five guys using this setup . type in xzoga on youtube rod test . cheers Dogtooth.... John... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Hooker Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Mate i jus brought my self a JM powerspell for $380 which im very happy about. Pm me if you want more details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRED-ATOR Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 mate they released 2 limited edition australian variants of the Daiwa Saltiga Spartain you can find more info in the latest tackle junkie magazine. i seen them in there yesterday they dont look too bad but there over a gran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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