Blackfish jig setup

[SaltLife1980]

How light of a rod can you really get away with?

[Gerry Zagorski]

Light weight is they key not light ratings. My BlacK Hole Challeger S731M is rated for 20 - 25# line and 3/4 to 4 ounce weight but the rod only weighs 8 ounces.

I initially tried using one of my heavy fresh water set ups and even the smallest of blackfish were really tough to lift up out of the wreck. You need a nice long foregrip to give you leverage and lifting power.

[Foul Hook]

I'm looking as well for a setup. I just don't know if I want to spend that kind of money. anyone got a recommendation for a cheaper setup?

[SaltLife1980]

I could feel the bite and was able to lift the tog i got on my last trip. I only got one but i was fishing the jig for all of 3 mins. Rod i used was a Shimano Trevala medium. Light weight and good backbone.

[Gerry Zagorski]

I've seen several people using the Trevala spinners. They come in all different line ratings so I would be using the lighter ones.

[SaltLife1980]

Yeah ill give it another shot with that rod then make up my mind if i want get one just for jigging for tog.

[hammer4reel]

Heard Joe had his 13 on a 701L black hole.
like to hear how he felt the rod handled that fish. Thats the rod im really thinking about getting built just for jigging tog

[VicNava]

Originally Posted by Foul Hook

I'm looking as well for a setup. I just don't know if I want to spend that kind of money. anyone got a recommendation for a cheaper setup?

I'm sure there's other cheaper rods that can do the same...just look around, doubt you will get a answer here since these guys like $300 rods.lol

[Ismellfishy]

What is theprice range you're looking to spend. I just grabbed a Penn battalion 815S76 to use for tog jigging and fluking, can fish a 1/2-3oz jig with sweet spot from 3/4-2oz. Cost $120 and can't wait to get the line wet. Definitely an upgrade to the st. Croix I was uusing.

[Gerry Zagorski]

Originally Posted by Ismellfishy

What is theprice range you're looking to spend. I just grabbed a Penn battalion 815S76 to use for tog jigging and fluking, can fish a 1/2-3oz jig with sweet spot from 3/4-2oz. Cost $120 and can't wait to get the line wet. Definitely an upgrade to the st. Croix I was uusing.

The specs sound ideal.... Only thing missing in MHO is a longer fore grip. It's important to get a good lift and keep constant pressure when you hook up to keep the fish from going back in the wreck and keep him on the hook. A longer fore grip helps since you can place your hand way out in front of the reel and get better leverage and keep a good bend in the pole throughout the fight.

It's the same reason offshore jigging rods come equipped with longer fore grips.