Speed jigging combos?

**barefootin** · #1 01-08-2010, 01:01 AM

It would be great to hear from Ksong or Gman on what they would reccommend for a jigging combo for the most of us fishing the shallower rigs and reefs in the GOM.
I am in the market for a speed jigging combo for fishing less than 200' targeting snapper, grouper, cobia & ajs. Not a tuna setup, just a reef / rig combo (90 - 200g jigs)
I figure I would be most comfortable with a spin rig but most likely will not be able to afford a Stella this year.
I was checking out the OTI 200 with a Saragossa but heard of some reliability concerns with the reel.
A nice, light, balanced rig that won't break the bank.
Thanks for your opinions,

**ksong** · #2 01-08-2010, 04:26 AM

Saragosa is a decent reel. Unless you put too much drag, it should be OK.
The other option is to buy used Stella FA models. It runs about $400 and I think it is a good investment.

**JFLORES** · #3 01-08-2010, 05:42 AM

You could also look at the new Shimano Sustain.

**BretABaker** · #4 01-08-2010, 12:10 PM

by shallower are you saying out to like the intersection rigs and up to about 200-250'? If so then a 300g rod should be fine. Could even go lighter depending on your preference. I would get a small spinning reel........as far as stella sizes go, 6000/8000FA size. sustain is a good recommendation by john. i wouldnt get the 18000 saragosa or that sized reel unless you're going to bring it for tuna. just too heavy for the lighter rod IMO. pe4/5 or 50lb braid should work well.

btw - we caught a 100lb AJ at the intersection rigs this year so there are big fish there

. but for snapper , crevalles, small AJs, kings and smaller grouper this light setup should work well.

**barefootin** · #5 01-08-2010, 01:33 PM

I am definately looking for a light setup. I have a TN 30 and Saltist 50 on Cape Fears for the heavy work. A heavy jigging combo is just not in the budget right now. 80 miles to the Horseshoe rigs and the Tunas from here so I don't do the trip often.
The Sustain 8000FE on a OTI 52S seems like a good combo with 65# braid, but I will take the time to shop a used Stella.
Thanks for the info guys.

**BretABaker** · #6 01-08-2010, 01:35 PM

with that i'd go with the 60S to be honest. its a 300g rod and better suited for lighter work than the 52S which is rated to 400g (disclaimer - affiliated).

**barefootin** · #7 01-09-2010, 05:34 PM

Point taken Brett; 60S seems a better fit.
Still shopping it out.
I understand the budget rod combos like Hopper and the high end stuff like Stellas and Hots. Lots of confusion in the middle ground, but enjoying the research.
Thanks,

**abz400** · #8 01-09-2010, 08:36 PM

hopper rods are a geat starter rod and alot people say great things about it.