Jigging Styles

[ancient mariner]

BRAVO BUBBA ! I like that attitude. Works for me. too.

WACKM N STACKM
Joseph B...aka...Ancient Mariner

[ChrisW_]

do you clamp the OJ in the PSSM seat?

Yes, no problem once you have figured out which lenght screws and threaded spacer to use.

[Sublime]

You are guys are killing me, I gotta build one of these and try it. If I like it I'm sure all my buddies will want one too.
One of my questions is reels seats. Are you using graphite seats on all the rods?
Fenwick is using some type of alum reel seat on their saltsticks that has taperd hoods which fit nicely in your hand. Haven't been able to find any manufacturer that supplies them. I'd like to put this type of seat on my rod I build and possibly try one of those trigger type aftermarket reel seat clamps...not sure how it will fit in the hand, just curious what others are using.

Thanks,

JT

[paul708]

Are you using graphite seats on all the rods?

Thanks,

JT

i use alot of graphite . but not all. the pacbay channel lock metal and aftco are other choices..there are some "new" metal seats out, i hope to have this week. i am not sure how heavy they are..but they look to be OK

[ChrisW_]

You are guys are killing me, I gotta build one of these and try it. If I like it I'm sure all my buddies will want one too.
One of my questions is reels seats. Are you using graphite seats on all the rods?
Fenwick is using some type of alum reel seat on their saltsticks that has taperd hoods which fit nicely in your hand. Haven't been able to find any manufacturer that supplies them. I'd like to put this type of seat on my rod I build and possibly try one of those trigger type aftermarket reel seat clamps...not sure how it will fit in the hand, just curious what others are using.

Thanks,

JT

Since these new generation jig rods are Japanese designed, they are heavily into weight reduction. Therefore tend to favor graphite reel seats and titanium guides. Although Zenaq's "Monster Buster" rod uses an Al. seat. The Fuji PSSM reel seat is a "palming" reel seat made for jig fishing with conventional reels. You will also see minimal rear grips and reduced tapered fore grips on the rods. Most rod blanks are very narrow diameters with very thick walls for strenght. Material used is always graphite with another material like boron, fibreglass or titanium.

[paul708]

Therefore tend to favor graphite reel seats and titanium guides. .

Chris..what is a good Ti guide to hold up to heavy Jigging? i have the Amtac NITR on my 7' X heavy sticks..i am getting some fuji Ti guides soon but they are the lighter TSVSG's

[paul708]

The Blue Heaven fits nicely in the PS palming reel seat, better than the OJ and Boss reels. Paul there will be a new model coming out probably October.
I don't modify any reel seats but I use reel clamps where I can.

hey Chris, any info on the new Blue heaven?..the lat i heard they stopped then they were going to make some..i do see some avail, not sure if they changed

[ChrisW_]

hey Chris, any info on the new Blue heaven?..the lat i heard they stopped then they were going to make some..i do see some avail, not sure if they changed

Paul the smaller L50 is in production and is a real honey! About the size of an 870. The larger L120 is out of production at the moment because they are about to produce their new model. This will be worth waiting for! Sex on a stick!

[ChrisW_]

Chris..what is a good Ti guide to hold up to heavy Jigging? i have the Amtac NITR on my 7' X heavy sticks..i am getting some fuji Ti guides soon but they are the lighter TSVSG's

I'm not too familiar with Ti guides but Zenaq use Fuji Ti guides in their "monster buster" rods. These are the taller guides like the SVSG.

[ChrisW_]

Yes, no problem once you have figured out which lenght screws and threaded spacer to use.

Paul, we've had a complete reversal of opinion on clamping onto graphite reel seats - we no longer do it. I feel that clamping distorts the reelseat enough to break the glue bond beneath. Last thing you want is a spinning reelseat with a big fish going nuts! Besides, spinning reels don't have clamps