BFT Jigging set-up ideas??

[jurgy]

Looking for a jigging set-up that can handle fish from 50-200# class, in the price range of 200-350. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!

[Big Jay]

Daiwa Saltist and a Shimano Trevala Combo

[treyfry]

shimano tekota 600 or 700 reel, shimano trevalla jiggin rod. great drag on tekota reel.

[Sea Draggin]

I have been seeing many posts regarding budget tackle lately. This will be my only post in reference to it, as I have been cautious to suggest you will be happy in the long run.

I think budget is OK for starting out and chasing bottom fish, jacks and fish under 100lbs. However, budget and 200lb tuna do not mix well from my experience with them this year, especially with spinners.

I think you can get away with lower cost conventionals like saltist, but not spinners. I have seen all kinds of spinners die this year. The only one that can handle a 200lb ( and then be able to do another one without work ) is the stella or saltiga with metal cap upgrade.

Instead of budget new, I would suggest used from someone looking to move up, if you plan to chase the current size BFT.

If your going to go budget, at least go conventional.

[Tomrainier]

I would agree with sea draggin on the budget gear. I used budget stuff for a while because it was all I could afford. I found out that you can spend a lot of time fighting fish that you wind up loosing due to the low quality of the drag on budget reels.

I was able to get two torsa and trevalla combos for about $1,000 by buying the reels used on ebay or craigslist.

One other thing to mention is when buying gigs don't go cheap on the hooks. I have a freiend who broke several hooks on large tuna last year.

[tksmitty]

I'm looking for a similar setup, and right now I'm considering a Cedros rod and the new 2 speed Saltist LD reel but i would really prefer a left handed model and I don't see that they have one on the new 2 speeds

[N2theBlue]

I'm looking for a similar setup, and right now I'm considering a Cedros rod and the new saltiga 2 speed Saltist LD reel but i would really prefer a left handed model and I don't see that they have one on the new 2 speeds

Avet. Cheaper and a left handed model.

For jigging I'd suggest the trevala jigging rod and an Avet HX reel, but thats quite a bit out of your price range. I agree with Sea Draggin, go ahead and get something nice that will last and take care of it. If you get something cheaper you will just end up replacing it and still spending the same amount of money.

[reeltwisted]

A budget friendly-high quality conventional combo is gonna cost a few dollars more than you want.the combo below is gonna run ya 4-bills before tax.there a few reels on the market that are a little cheaper that may work but i don't recommend.for fish that size your gonna need the extra drag to get that fish to the gaff.

Shimano Trevala TVC-58XH Rod 5'8" 80-200 lb. 8 Fuji Alconite Guides 160-270 g 1-pc $149.99

Shimano Tyrnos TYR-20 Single Speed Reel 36.0 oz. 33.0 lb. 16.5 lb. 45" -- 5.0:1 -- Single Speed $249.99
Line Capacity - Mono: 700 yds./20 lb., 450 yds./30 lb., 330 yds./40 lb.

in a spinning outfit i think we can stay in your budget and not sacrifice much in the way of quality

Shimano Trevala TFS58H Spinning F Series Rods 5'8" 65-200 lb. 5 SIC Concept 270-325 g 1 $219.99

Shimano Spheros 14000FB Reel 27.7 oz. 44 lb. max drag 38"line ret. per crank 4.6:1 $179.99
Line Capacity - Mono: 350 yds./20 lb., 290 yds./25 lb., 220 yds./30 lb.

[jurgy]

thank you to all for your recomendations! I will be doing some more research with your feedback in mind!

Thanks again!