JIGGING DEEP--BEST REEL

[RIVERRUNNER]

I fish deep,fast water with quick depth changes. I'm looking for a durable, reliable reel with a smooth drag.I also am looking at reels with flipping button or similar quick drop. I use 6 - 10lb test line most of the time also must have model with anti-reverse. THANKS FOR ANY ADVICE ON MODELS AND PRICES. GOOD LUCK,GOOD FISHIN ( NO SPINNING REELS PLEASE- THANKS)

[Tommy Mac]

LAST EDITED ON Feb-02-01 AT 03:20PM (CST)[p]Riverrunner,

Be sure you check out the Daiwa CV-Z. They are quality through out. I use one for muskie fishing. Have little or no backlash's. They have amazing free spool speed and will cast a bait a long way. Just a little warning though, there not cheap. Catch A Big One! TM

[DaveQ]

SHIMANO CALCUTA 150 OR 151 I LOVE MINE !

[Dr. Hutrew]

Your using the wrong reel type for deep jigging. Use a spinning reel moron.

[RIVERRUNNER]

I've used spinning reels for 15 yrs, I like them, but for jiggin big drop offs or inconsistant depths, you can't beat alevel wind or baitcaster w/flippin button.I've used them long enough to know I prefer them, but don't know about durablity or reliabillity MORON!!! TOO THE GUYS THAT GIVE RELAVENT FEEDBACK THANKS AGAIN

[C J Hughes]

I am right handed but I use a left handed bait cast for deep jigging.The reason for the left handed reel,is I don't have to change hands to turn the reel or to set the hook. I have always thought the flipping option would allow instant hook set without turning the handle,just release the button and jerk.There have been many times that I was dropping the lure to a desired depth and they hit it ,that pause that it takes to turn the reel handle does cost fish.Anyways the answer to your question is right now I use a Lews which is very lite on a medium to fast action Faclon rod.I agree a spin cast just won't work as good!I love to use this presentation

[mnjimcarp]

have you ever tried the shimano castaic? we use it for several applications. it is an excellent reel.

[Gone Again]

Riverrunner
I agree-a baitcaster works great for jigging with fast depth changes. The flippin switch feature is a must. I use a left hander in my right hand and vice versa. When using jigs and tying directly to the line, the baitcaster prevents much of the line twist. With more people using this method, especially with the no stretch lines, I wish rod manufacturers would offer more casting style rods with some lighter actions. My reel of choice is the Quantum Accurist. Small enough to fit in the palm of my hand, yet very smooth and reasonably priced. Just my opinion-Tom

[RIVERRUNNER]

I agree, right handed always use left retrieve even for my spinnig reels for nite casting eyes, helps to have bait moving as soon as it hits the water and for quite casts. I prefer short rods for jigging 5'5"- 5'10" very fast tip 6-10", then all backbone for hooksets also high gear ratio's help to catch up to the hooksets. The only drawback that Ive found is you must set drag and fight fish alittle more.I never use 2 rods or livebait just acouple that help me catch more fish. THANKS FOR YOUR OPINIONS AND ADVICE.

[REW]

I was in the same quandry.
Therefore I built my own rod -
A St. Croix medium light - spinning blank, but I built it up with a casting reel seat and casting guides.

It works great.

If you don't build your own rods, get a custom rod builder to build one for you. I think that it will become your favorite rod, as it has for me.

Take care

REW