NEW reel to check out

[paul708]

Originally Posted by jig42na

Paul take it easy on the poor guy. He has to travel to PV and suffer from jet lag. They need to troll the first day!!!!! LOL!!!

I think in time JB will have even a better suited reel for jigging. One of the good thing with his company is that it is garaunteed 2 year free upgrades!!!!! No questions asked if it breaks or needs something better, badder, lighter, then its free. I'm sure he'll even do it after the 2 years for the upgrades. I think he's on to something needed for quite some time now. THere are many good reels for jigging, but not many that can take what this thing can. At least I hope I'm right. It could be junk......but I doubt it.

how do you like the handle?

[jig42na]

Don't have it yet. I watching the tracking number like a hawk. I'll will have the rod spinning tomorrow night just in time for the reel on Fri.

[paul708]

Originally Posted by jig42na

Don't have it yet. I watching the tracking number like a hawk. I'll will have the rod spinning tomorrow night just in time for the reel on Fri.

any updates..hope you get to use it soon

[jig42na]

Its a beast. I'll be pairing it up with my 500g JM this weekend and try it out on some AJ, and grouper. I't should be a decent test for the reel. I don't like the hanlde and am definately putting on a JM handle. I think the new handle should also help make the reel feel smoother. Its just a bit tight. Sort of like comparing a ZeeBass to a stella. Its more like a tolerance/toughness tightness. I like it, and will have more feedback after fishing in NC this Sun/Mon/Tue.

[paul708]

Originally Posted by jig42na

Its a beast. I'll be pairing it up with my 500g JM this weekend and try it out on some AJ, and grouper. I't should be a decent test for the reel. I don't like the hanlde and am definately putting on a JM handle. I think the new handle should also help make the reel feel smoother. Its just a bit tight. Sort of like comparing a ZeeBass to a stella. Its more like a tolerance/toughness tightness. I like it, and will have more feedback after fishing in NC this Sun/Mon/Tue.

i dont know why these guys dont put a handle on that we like
it seems that we spend alot for the reels and have to put more into them
good luck down there..

[jig42na]

Another point on the JB 12 model. If you are using it on a jigging rod built with the PSSM Palm SUpport reel seat, you need to be very carefull putting in the reel. The reel foot barely fits in there and you will need to use the reel clamp. I would use the reel clamp reguardless but it is a necessity for this reel seat. The jigging master conv. rods come with this reel seat so beware.

Also my JB12 iss smoother than Kils. His is several months older so maybe John is lightening things up a little or has a tad bit less grease.

I hope to find an AJ that will show this reel a bit of a workout.

[Jesse Lockowitz]

Originally Posted by jig42na

Another point on the JB 12 model. If you are using it on a jigging rod built with the PSSM Palm SUpport reel seat, you need to be very carefull putting in the reel. The reel foot barely fits in there and you will need to use the reel clamp. I would use the reel clamp reguardless but it is a necessity for this reel seat. The jigging master conv. rods come with this reel seat so beware.

Also my JB12 iss smoother than Kils. His is several months older so maybe John is lightening things up a little or has a tad bit less grease.

I hope to find an AJ that will show this reel a bit of a workout.

hope the weather holds out for ya, 20-25kts and 4-6's...

shit like that you dont even gotta jig, just stick the rod in the gunnel

[paul708]

we had the JB 6 on the last trip the silver handle is SWEET
reel looks nice
i am not sure if i will be using one anytime soon but they do look nice

[jig42na]

Got to use the JB12 on some nice class Ajs this weekend despite the nasty weather.

The drag was flawless and the reel seems to be able to take all the abuse I can dish it. I had up to 35lbs at one point but started to pull hooks.

THings I want to change and did call John Baker today about. I'm curious to see how is going to respond. I want to get rid of the lugs as I am never going to get strapped in on any fish, secondly is to see if he can remove the clicker as that is not neccessary for my uses. Lastly and most important is I really want to get the gear ratio lower. It is hard to crank in that type of pressure even when pumping the rod and especially if you plan to rail fish. I'm sure the 2 speed is sweet for this but that reel is too heavy for jigging. This is just about as much reel as I can japanese jig with and it does start to burn quickly. I think a 4:1 to 4.5:1 ratio is plenty high enough. Before I bought the reel he said he could put in those gears for me so we'll see.

[paul708]

Originally Posted by jig42na

Got to use the JB12 on some nice class Ajs this weekend despite the nasty weather.

The drag was flawless and the reel seems to be able to take all the abuse I can dish it. I had up to 35lbs at one point but started to pull hooks.

THings I want to change and did call John Baker today about. I'm curious to see how is going to respond. I want to get rid of the lugs as I am never going to get strapped in on any fish, secondly is to see if he can remove the clicker as that is not neccessary for my uses. Lastly and most important is I really want to get the gear ratio lower. It is hard to crank in that type of pressure even when pumping the rod and especially if you plan to rail fish. I'm sure the 2 speed is sweet for this but that reel is too heavy for jigging. This is just about as much reel as I can japanese jig with and it does start to burn quickly. I think a 4:1 to 4.5:1 ratio is plenty high enough. Before I bought the reel he said he could put in those gears for me so we'll see.

how hard was it to reel?
did you get good freespool with the 35#
and how big over 100# were the fish you were having a problem with?