It's about time to replace my wire line jigging rods, but I am having trouble finding ones I really like. Anyone have any suggestions?

What do you like, roller tip or carbide tip with no roller? I have always used a roller tip but I am thinking about making a switch....

Hooper,

Have some wrapped just like you want. Lamiglas BT857S, all fiberglass and a bargain of a blank, the staple of wire line rods. The ones I wrap I use the newer Silicone Nitride II guides instead of Carbide, they are smoother. And I still like the roller top. I tried the regular top and personally found too much friction from the extreme angle at the tip. This cost about $145 to build in material.

You can still use the carbide guides but make sure you use the 3 point bridged guides for extra abuse.

Hooper,

Have some wrapped just like you want. Lamiglas BT857S, all fiberglass and a bargain of a blank, the staple of wire line rods. The ones I wrap I use the newer Silicone Nitride II guides instead of Carbide, they are smoother. And I still like the roller top. I tried the regular top and personally found too much friction from the extreme angle at the tip. This cost about $145 to build in material.

You can still use the carbide guides but make sure you use the 3 point bridged guides for extra abuse.


Jon, do you have a builder or a shop that you have used and would recommend?

NO WIRE LINE JIGGING NO NO NO. I say that but before I know it, i'm in the conga line at race point, sitting on the gunnel, glove on and jigging away. I've used both and like the regular tip over the roller better.

NO WIRE LINE JIGGING NO NO NO. I say that but before I know it, i'm in the conga line at race point, sitting on the gunnel, glove on and jigging away. I've used both and like the regular tip over the roller better.

:kewl:

I hear ya fishsmith, I don't find it to be my favorite way to fish, but when it works it sure works pretty good! I've been trying vertical jigging in it's place and have found that to be successful at times.

We use ones by Atlantic custom rods and like them. Falmouth Bait has them in. Roller tips and foam butts over slicks are what I like for jigging.

I am starting from scratch and looking for a wire setup - how about reels? Is the Penn Special with the chrome plated brass spool the only gig in town or can you recommend another reel? Most of the reels I find have an aluminum spool which I'm told will react with the wire line. True?

KW-

I really like the Sealine series by Daiwa. Now they have finally incorporated a brass spool which will eliminate the corrosion issue which was a real negative with the original Sealines. The Penn 4/0 Specials are probably the #1 wire line reel, but I have always like the Sealine, call me crazy, they are bulletproof.

http://www.tackledirect.com/daiwa-sealine-hw-wireline-trolling-reels.html

I hear ya fishsmith, I don't find it to be my favorite way to fish, but when it works it sure works pretty good! I've been trying vertical jigging in it's place and have found that to be successful at times.

Ditto on the vertical jiggin, it is now my favorite way to fish, I still haven't gotten a tuna this way, but I will .....

Belsan's bait in scituate was where I went a few years ago for the best deal on a wire setup.

I've stopped wirelining and use a drail system on the end of my braid.
Braid has the same no stretch qualities of wire just not the weight.
I've been able to remove at least 2 rods from my porcupine nest on the boat, I continue to have success parachute jigging this way.

Call me "different" but I've love wire jigging and have since I was a kid.... when it was 100 ft. of wire, a smilin bill w/pork and another fish in the box....all day long! I prefer a Penn jigmaster, lamiglass blank and roller tip. Haven't tried the new SN II guides but I just broke a carbaloy guide so it might be time. I also learned to jig when it was rod butt under the armpit and jig...can't quite get the hand n' glove thing...one of those old dog new trick things!

I found a rod I really liked at the local tackle shop in town, & have a second one on order, plus, I bought two new Sealine 400HW's, love that they finally started using brass spool.


Thanks for the input!

Call me "different" but I've love wire jigging and have since I was a kid.... when it was 100 ft. of wire, a smilin bill w/pork and another fish in the box....all day long! I prefer a Penn jigmaster, lamiglass blank and roller tip. Haven't tried the new SN II guides but I just broke a carbaloy guide so it might be time. I also learned to jig when it was rod butt under the armpit and jig...can't quite get the hand n' glove thing...one of those old dog new trick things!


I'm the same as you John, I enjoy wire !
Though I do it, I'm not a big fan of trolling with rods in rod holders.
Wire lets you be directly involved all the time, even more so with the hand n ' glove method, especially when you feel the hit of a large fish all through your arm!
I tell a few when I wire line jig,
My goal is a separated shoulder !!!

I've stopped wirelining and use a drail system on the end of my braid.
Braid has the same no stretch qualities of wire just not the weight.
I've been able to remove at least 2 rods from my porcupine nest on the boat, I continue to have success parachute jigging this way.

Striperman -

I too have been trolling braid line using torpedo weights but my wire jigging friend is out fishing me. I feel like I'm getting to the bottom but for some reason my hookup rate is not as good. Also, you mentioned parachute jigs - I use them but don't need the trolling weights since they sink fast. Do you use weight - any advice?

KW-

I really like the Sealine series by Daiwa. Now they have finally incorporated a brass spool which will eliminate the corrosion issue which was a real negative with the original Sealines. The Penn 4/0 Specials are probably the #1 wire line reel, but I have always like the Sealine, call me crazy, they are bulletproof.

http://www.tackledirect.com/daiwa-sealine-hw-wireline-trolling-reels.html

Thanks Hooper - I'll take a look at them.

Striperman -

I too have been trolling braid line using torpedo weights but my wire jigging friend is out fishing me. I feel like I'm getting to the bottom but for some reason my hookup rate is not as good. Also, you mentioned parachute jigs - I use them but don't need the trolling weights since they sink fast. Do you use weight - any advice?

How long is the leader behind the torpedo wieght. keep it under 5'. Depending on the length of leader there maybe too much bow in the line, the leader material tends to float compared to the braid to the weight.

I also use parachute jigs without the weights depending on the depth.
You should be able to fish with your friends.
Most fast rods with braid you may actually be tearing the hook of out the fishes mouth when you jig, I am building moderate action rods out of eglass to not respond as quickly, almost like putting stretch back in.

Mak sure tyou

My leaders are either 50# or 80# test mono no longer than 30 inches. When jigging I feel the lead-heads bumping the bottom especially when trolling the rips. To add insult to injury, last weekend I was "cut%$%$%$%$ twice by blues. What to do now - use a wire leader and scare away the bass? If it was easy everyone would do it (-:

you should be fine.
Keep working at it. It's all in the action.