JAWS Vertical Jigging Blanks

bass_blaster · Jul-08-2009, 09:57 AM

Hey Guys,

I'm going to be building a rod to be used primarily for veritcal jigging but also for tossing irons and some other artificials for pelagics. I was looking at ACIDrod at the JAWS JI7603 rated 20-40 lb. I'm going to be putting an Progear Oceanus 30 on it with 30 lb line (probably 65 spectra backing). I want a 7'6" length for casting distance so this rod meets that requirement but the only other jigging rod I've made is a Phenix 700H so I'm not sure about these other brands? Has anybody used these? I don't mind getting another Phenix because I love the one I have, I just enjoy trying new blanks.

Also I see that Rainshadow makes some vertical jigging blanks as well. Have any of you guys used those for a similar application?

kshredking · Jul-09-2009, 03:59 PM

I have built 3 and love them all. Great backbone and lifting power. Only one problem I haven't had the chance to REALLY give it a test on some nice quality fish, but my buddy has and he has several also with nothing but great reviews. My 2 cents.

bass_blaster · Jul-09-2009, 04:28 PM

Cool, Thanks for the info. I think I'm going to go with the JI7604 actually because it has a 30-60 rating. I want something similar in power to my Phenix 20-60(700H) so I figure a 30-60 with be closer than a 20-40. Also, with the added length I think the heavier one will work out a little better for what I'm doing.

kshredking · Jul-10-2009, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bass_blaster

Cool, Thanks for the info. I think I'm going to go with the JI7604 actually because it has a 30-60 rating. I want something similar in power to my Phenix 20-60(700H) so I figure a 30-60 with be closer than a 20-40. Also, with the added length I think the heavier one will work out a little better for what I'm doing.

I am using that blank as my 40lb set up and with an avet lx and again just cant wait to get into some real fish with it.

bennye · Jul-10-2009, 10:39 PM

I just picked one up and love it.