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Has anyone used the Jigging World Nexxus rod for blackfish? My rod is rated @ 20-40 lb test. Also what would be a good entry level reel

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I run the Jigging World Hybrid 7 foot heavy rod 20-50 lb braid 2-6 oz lure weight.

Rod is phenomenal and takes a beating on the rocks with no issues. I fish predominantly from jetties so sometimes accidents happen with the rod falling or trying to take a big Tog off the hook - it can get dicey but the rod is tough as nails. I have a Daiwa saltist 3000 reel. Love the reel I have 2 of them but I would swap out the handles for a Gomexus power handle - I have actually snapped one of the stock handles bringing in a big tog. Actually a common issue with the reel from what I’ve heard.

The rod has plenty of sensitivity in the tip to see your hits and a ton of backbone. Multiple applications for it also - fluking, sea bass, pumping spoons for bass. Solid overall rod and for the price point can’t beat it.

Tight lines!

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Do you plan to use the it for fishing with jigs or rigs? Most have a heavier set up for rigs and a lighter set up for jigs. You want the rig rod to be able to handle 10 ounce weights and the jig rod needs to be a lot lighter and sensitive so you can feel a 1/2 ounce jig hit the bottom and the small tick bites. It would also be helpful to know what your budget is...

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My budget is $250 for the rod . I have an Avet SXJ I can use

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The SXJ will be great for rig fishing but a bit too heavy for finesse jig fishing so I'd assume you want a rod for rig fishing to pair with the SXJ.

Any of the jigging world conventional rods will be fine and you want the M action 7 foot rods. IMO the rods are not as important on the rig fishing side because feel or sensitivity is not as much as a factor as it is on the jigging side. The Nexus @ $149 should be fine.

Here's a post not too long ago with some other opinions https://www.njfishing.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=122186

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So to Gerry’s point - I actually have 2 spools for my saltist 3000 but when I’m fishing from rocks I run the spool with power pro braid 50 on it with a 6-8 foot of 30lb top shot. From there I normally run conventional rigs but I’ve run jigs with that set up also.

Remember - the thinner and lighter braid is to help you with not just feeling the bite but also cutting through 50-100 feet of water in wind and tide movement. You don’t really run into that issue fishing from rocks when you’re only dealing with 10-15 feet of water if that.

I’ve done very well from the rocks fishing my conventional spool set up with jigs.

When I go out on a boat I bring 2 rods - 1 for conventional set up and then my jigging world rod with my spool with 30 lb j braid but I even think that’s over kill I could get away with 10 or 20 for jigging.

Everyone has their own preferences. Gotta find what works for you!

And on a side note -Don’t worry by the time your a couple hundred bucks in the hole in lost rigs , jigs, and top shot you’ll be too hooked to fishing TOG to give a crap.

Tight lines!

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Couldn’t agree yeah more!