spin or overhead for jigging?

[reggy]

From most of the videos I have seen lately, spin reels seem to be most popular for jigging.
I intend to indulge in a bit of jigging soon and would be interested to know if they are a better choice than an overhead.

[lethal098]

Depends on what you like, the retrieve rate is everything, i use a high speed overhead for my jigging and i like it, my mate uses a spin reel and he likes it rather than the overhead, Good High speed overheads tend to be a cheaper than there spinning counterparts, But i think its all personal choice.

Cheers Lee

[Mrs Ronnie H]

Hey Lee
Have also investigated this. Think what the end result is, overhead or spin comes down to what you feel most comfortable using.

Ronnie

[TimiBoy]

I love the overhead. Seems nice and clean, thumbing is easy. It's always seemed so natural that an eggbeater just doesn't enter the mind.

Can you get 15kg of drag on an eggbeater for $300? My Torium and an annual service to beef up the drag get me that, and I've pulled some very big beasties on that kit. The last one snapped the rod .

Cheers,

Tim

[Target]

Can you get 15kg of drag on an eggbeater for $300? My Torium and an annual service to beef up the drag get me that, and I've pulled some very big beasties on that kit. The last one snapped the rod .

Cheers,

Tim

Can you get 15kg of drag out of an overhead?? Torium/saltis/saltiga/trinidad even avet and the like will struggle to put out much more than 10kg of drag. I have reworked my Torioum like you, and can get a max of 12kg. there are some reels that will put down plus 15kg of drag, but they are specialist reels.

do you need this much drag? where are you fishing and what are you chasing. I fished NZ a few years back, and my torium could have had more drag as smaller fish were certainly taking line, and have seen 20kg of drag on Stellas taken by fish that made it back to the reefs. So yes, 20kg of drag - with the right rod, can be warranted if you want to stand any chance of landing the fish of a lifetime.

Overhead (if drag suits what/where you are fishing) or Spin.... Personal prefference.

BTW, high speed or low speed ..... Most preffer low speed as it suits the mechanical jigging style better.

Adrian

[TimiBoy]

do you need this much drag? where are you fishing and what are you chasing. I fished NZ a few years back, and my torium could have had more drag as smaller fish were certainly taking line, and have seen 20kg of drag on Stellas taken by fish that made it back to the reefs. So yes, 20kg of drag - with the right rod, can be warranted if you want to stand any chance of landing the fish of a lifetime.

Usually no. But the 5 foot Bronzy finished the job an 8 foot silver tip did to it last year. 15kg still saw the reel spinning backwards, even a fist around it couldn't stop it. We got the fish up next to the boat each time though, ain't that what counts?

Cheers,

Tim

[Noelm]

so then, do you NEED 15KG of drag? seeing as it broke your rod! I think it is a personal thing (as mentioned) for me a spin outfit is a bit more "universal" you can still cast, jig and bottom fish with a spin outfit, an overhead is restricted in casting ability, but I use an overhead for jigging myself, so what I just said is kind of against myself (if you get what I mean) in some ways I think it depends on how much gear you have, and how often you will use it for a single purpose, I have more "stuff" than I can poke a stick at and I have plenty of specialised gear, whether that is the way to go or not is anyones guess.

[diabolical]

Can you get 15kg of drag on an eggbeater for $300?


Spheros or Salina ii would get it done within budget.

[tenzing]

I use an overhead for deeper jigging(torsa on 37kg jig rod), but am happier with a spin reel for lighter stuff (catalina 4500 on golden mean pe 3-4 rod)

[hooknpull]

in the end i think it comes down to personal preferance, go to a shop and try to get the feel of either ones. Feel which one is more lighter or more balanced. Just try to remember that you will be holding it for some time...

[wags on the water]

http://www.ausfish.com.au/vforum/sea...=1725763&pp=25

If you have the time....

http://www.ausfish.com.au/vforum/sho...hlight=jigging

http://www.ausfish.com.au/vforum/sho...hlight=jigging

[bluefin59]

I use a saltiga spin but at near a grand its out of your budget but maybe a tuff tackle spin reel might might fall into your budget ,have a look on their web site they have some big drag and big warranty might be worth a look ...matt

[GPB]

I use a saltiga spin but at near a grand its out of your budget but maybe a tuff tackle spin reel might might fall into your budget ,have a look on their web site they have some big drag and big warranty might be worth a look ...matt

I don't believe a budget was mentioned by Reggy, like everything though, you get what you pay for.
I started jigging [read learning] with overheads but soon went to Spin, as did my mates as we found it easier over long sessions, still it was a personal decision. IMO a Saragosa will do the Job for occasional jiggers but Twinpower SW's, Stella's or Saltigas are for serious and heavy jigging for longer life and less tears.
The Torsa, new Telica and Saltigas are good in the overhead range.
Speed is not needed either as any/all action can be performed with the Rod.
Enjoy

[deepfried]

double post

[deepfried]

Go a shimano charter special

Seriously though for me i prefer spin as it was easier to learn on as i dont use overheads that much. A decent spin reel will also pack a lot more than 15kg of drag and at times i have needed it. I also am not a fan of high speed spin reels for jigging.