Need new wire jigging rods

[fishsmith]

Originally Posted by Hooper

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.

[striperman36]

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.

[sokinwet]

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!

[Raider Ronnie]

Originally Posted by sokinwet

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 !!!

[KeyWest225]

Originally Posted by striperman36

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?

[striperman36]

Originally Posted by KeyWest225

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