Andy135 Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Can't make out the name of the rod. Photo's a bit blurry. Salty Beast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, Andy135 said: Can't make out the name of the rod. Photo's a bit blurry. Salty Beast? Yeah, spro salty beast 245 traveller sorry for the poor pic quality, it’s nearly Friday beer o’clock and I’m shaking in anticipation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 5 minutes ago, Saintly Fish said: Yeah, spro salty beast 245 traveller sorry for the poor pic quality, it’s nearly Friday beer o’clock and I’m shaking in anticipation. Spro have a good reputation for bass lure rods, but I don't know much (ok, anything) about their jigging rods. I look forward to giving it a wiggle next time we're out 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 1 minute ago, Andy135 said: Spro have a good reputation for bass lure rods, but I don't know much (ok, anything) about their jigging rods. I look forward to giving it a wiggle next time we're out 😉 I bought it to take to Norway. It’s rated up to 550g 😮 I bet @Terry Smith could be more informative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 9 minutes ago, Saintly Fish said: it’s nearly Friday beer o’clock and I’m shaking in anticipation. 🤣🍻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Smith Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 21 hours ago, Saintly Fish said: I bought it to take to Norway. It’s rated up to 550g 😮 I bet @Terry Smith could be more informative. Sorry Guys, I have no experience with this brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPSguru Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 This is Dave Barham and Pete Cook testing the HTO slow jigs in 2015, this was before slow jigging rods had made it in numbers into the UK and they were using light spinning rods. I was using some of these early jigs in the summer of 2015, and I still use the same jigs today. Just for @Andy135 ..... Dave tells of what species have been caught during the intro ..... listen carefully between 0.45 to 0.50 ! Andy135 and jonnyswamp 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 🐶🐶🐶🎣👍🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 Looking forward to jigging over the reefs to see what I can find. Seems to be a productive method for many different species 🤞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Andy135 said: 🐶🐶🐶🎣👍🤣 So, it is possible. You must be about ready to pop with excitement . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 Just now, Saintly Fish said: So, it is possible. You must be about ready to pop with excitement . Ready?? I've already popped 💦 Saintly Fish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPSguru Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 5 hours ago, Andy135 said: Ready?? I've already popped 💦 @Ivan Tuna is starting get worried now 🤣 Andy135 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 I've had a proper look through that video now and I have to say it looks very promising, even though they weren't using jigging rods, just spinning rods, they still had a great session with some very decent fish. Thanks for sharing 👍 GPSguru 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Tuna Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 7 hours ago, GPSguru said: @Ivan Tuna is starting get worried now 🤣 I thought my shakes were from the COVID Jab - but your right I’d better get the Mitchel 624 all lubed up - pressure building.... GPSguru 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPSguru Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 (edited) Tonight has been mainly tying assist hooks, using Trokar hooks, kevlar assist cord, and a bit of patience with the lead core splicing needle. Made about 30 in 3/0, 5/0, & 7/0. Also prerigged some of the jigs ready for Sunday, I also rigged some with just a solid ring and split ring, which is handy for quick lure changes, ..... This is a 7/0 Edited March 17, 2021 by GPSguru Dicky and Andy135 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Good way to spend an evening 👍 GPSguru 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Does anyone ever use lower BS mono to snell the hooks to the ring, instead of using assist cord? Might reduce losses if the hooks are rigged to a rotten bottom set up instead of stuff that could tow a small boat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 31 minutes ago, Andy135 said: Does anyone ever use lower BS mono to snell the hooks to the ring, instead of using assist cord? Might reduce losses if the hooks are rigged to a rotten bottom set up instead of stuff that could tow a small boat? I would think that most people would value the fish more than the rig. You will get even less snags if you remove the hooks all together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 45 minutes ago, JonC said: I would think that most people would value the fish more than the rig. You will get even less snags if you remove the hooks all together. Don't be snarky. This is a serious question. 20lb braid mainline, and, say, 18lb mono isn't realistically going to increase fish losses, but would improve jig recoveries when snagged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 1 minute ago, Andy135 said: Don't be snarky. This is a serious question. 20lb braid mainline, and, say, 18lb mono isn't realistically going to increase fish losses, but would improve jig recoveries when snagged. Is the cord not used to prevent snagging of the hook? In some way making the hook length more movable? 🤷🏻♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Just now, Saintly Fish said: Is the cord not used to prevent snagging of the hook? In some way making the hook length more movable? 🤷🏻♂️ If it makes the hook more movable then it would work to move the hook into a snag as much as keep it away, so no I don't reckon it's to prevent snagging. I have a hunch that it's because the assist hooks are/were used originally for bigger, harder, deeper species when SPJ was invented - but for UK species it feels like the the dacron/kevlar braid is overkill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrkneyCorkney Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Mmmm, have read through seven pages of the thread and the ‘article’. I’m telling myself I don’t need another fishing style. This lockdown has already cost me a trolling set up for freshwater, drop shot kit and one or two other items I’ve never had in the past. Really time to master the fishing kit I have got before embarking on yet more spending. Good interesting thread mind 🤔 Andy135 and Saintly Fish 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 4 minutes ago, OrkneyCorkney said: Mmmm, have read through seven pages of the thread and the ‘article’. I’m telling myself I don’t need another fishing style. This lockdown has already cost me a trolling set up for freshwater, drop shot kit and one or two other items I’ve never had in the past. Really time to master the fishing kit I have got before embarking on yet more spending. Good interesting thread mind 🤔 All I will say is.... you can never have too much tackle 😁 #tackletartandproud OrkneyCorkney and Saintly Fish 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 14 minutes ago, OrkneyCorkney said: Mmmm, have read through seven pages of the thread and the ‘article’. I’m telling myself I don’t need another fishing style. This lockdown has already cost me a trolling set up for freshwater, drop shot kit and one or two other items I’ve never had in the past. Really time to master the fishing kit I have got before embarking on yet more spending. Good interesting thread mind 🤔 Go on............................ you know you wanna!! OrkneyCorkney 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrkneyCorkney Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Have bought the boat a present - not for myself you understand, justified on safety grounds (Fixed VHF). Any more stuff is defo going to have to wait. 🤣 Saintly Fish and Andy135 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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