Jig Sticks 101 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Billy V · 11-08-2009, 07:34 PM

OK I see He answered.

After a brief period of using a 7' spinner to throw some small jigs, I was given a demonstration of what the long rod can do.
It didn't take any further discussion, the demonstration was clear.

Go Big or Go Home. If you want to throw big jigs like the 7x, or Heavier, you will need a 25-60, 30-50, 30-60 rod. Preferably 9ft. I do also have an 8' 6" Shimano Calcutta that I like very much as well.

I like a jig stick with a stiff tip, but this is going to be a personal preference area. In addition to the retailers that Josh mentioned I will also suggest going to Angler's Choice. They have a large selection of jig sticks in a variety of weights.

The rods I have been using "daily" for the last few weeks are a Phenix Black Diamond PSW909 XH 25-60 9ft. and a Shimano Calcutta 30-50 XH 8'6"
Both are composite (another personal choice) light, stiff, and strong.

Good Luck with your shopping, and take your time selecting a good one they are not cheap.
-Here is some verbiage on the long rod, I hope it will help shed some light.
http://fish.shimano.com/publish/cont.../rods/0/0.html

-I recently installed a cork puppy on both sticks to displace the reel clamp pressure, and for additional holding power.

Ocean-Angler · 11-08-2009, 09:18 PM

If you want something strong and LONG, cant beat a Kencor Graphite spiral

9' 30-80#
and its probably one of the lightest for its strength
I sell them for about $135 new

Billy, that clamp is bad ass!!!

heres some pics ( this is the 8'er)

Matt · 11-09-2009, 08:22 AM

For surface iron there really is only one word ULUA!!!

For the yoyo I use a heavy calstar rated 30-60 and a torium or a trinidad 16 or 20 they both work great, I also recently bought a daiwa saltist that I have been quite happy using!!

j mo · 11-09-2009, 08:45 AM

I was just in Blue Water and they have a nice selection of Calstars- I saw one used 90j deck hand special for $200- it was in near perfect condition

11-08-2009, 07:34 PM	#1
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	OK I see He answered. After a brief period of using a 7' spinner to throw some small jigs, I was given a demonstration of what the long rod can do. It didn't take any further discussion, the demonstration was clear. Go Big or Go Home. If you want to throw big jigs like the 7x, or Heavier, you will need a 25-60, 30-50, 30-60 rod. Preferably 9ft. I do also have an 8' 6" Shimano Calcutta that I like very much as well. I like a jig stick with a stiff tip, but this is going to be a personal preference area. In addition to the retailers that Josh mentioned I will also suggest going to Angler's Choice. They have a large selection of jig sticks in a variety of weights. The rods I have been using "daily" for the last few weeks are a Phenix Black Diamond PSW909 XH 25-60 9ft. and a Shimano Calcutta 30-50 XH 8'6" Both are composite (another personal choice) light, stiff, and strong. Good Luck with your shopping, and take your time selecting a good one they are not cheap. -Here is some verbiage on the long rod, I hope it will help shed some light. http://fish.shimano.com/publish/cont.../rods/0/0.html -I recently installed a cork puppy on both sticks to displace the reel clamp pressure, and for additional holding power. Last edited by Billy V; 11-08-2009 at 08:11 PM.

11-09-2009, 08:22 AM	#3
Matt Support your local pangas Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lj Posts: 976	For surface iron there really is only one word ULUA!!! For the yoyo I use a heavy calstar rated 30-60 and a torium or a trinidad 16 or 20 they both work great, I also recently bought a daiwa saltist that I have been quite happy using!! __________________ Thanks Matt F.

11-08-2009, 09:18 PM	#2
Ocean-Angler Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 52	If you want something strong and LONG, cant beat a Kencor Graphite spiral 9' 30-80# and its probably one of the lightest for its strength I sell them for about $135 new Billy, that clamp is bad ass!!! heres some pics ( this is the 8'er)

11-09-2009, 08:45 AM	#4
j mo Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Encinitas Posts: 600	I was just in Blue Water and they have a nice selection of Calstars- I saw one used 90j deck hand special for $200- it was in near perfect condition