SCFD rtrd. Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 I've used a 7 ' Star rod for Grouper fishing for years. The rod is heavy and more like a broom stick. I use 90# braded line with the drag locked down. I cast pin-fish to structure with a conventional reel. I saw another Star rod that I like, rated for 30# to 80# line. It's lighter and the rod blank is much smaller in diameter. It's labeled as a "jigging rod". Does anyone have any experience with "jigging rods"? Is it good for casting? Thanks in advance for any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPFit Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 I've used the shimano trevala 'jigging rod' for grouper digging. It's nothing short of amazing. Weighs nothing and rated for 50-100lb braid. I had the 6'3" which, while not having the most leverage on the boat, never failed. I would hold one of those shimano rods before you purchase anything- I've even asked the fish store guys (Betts in Largo) and they say they can't reccomend any other rods since they're so affordable and light.. and indestructible. I have a dogfish stick I use for light bottom fishing and king fishing too that's I'd reccomend but I use it mostly for kingfish during the tournaments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPFit Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 Also- on the cheap end I still have a pair of Ugly Stick Tiger Lite Jigging rods with Penn Fathoms on em that have lasted 3 years now minus a broke tip (my fault) which I repaired myself.. they're bulletproof and I give em to family when they come in town since they're not the most salted- (levelwind reels helps for this). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted February 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 Do you think there would be a problem casting pin-fish (maybe 50ft.) with the shimano trevala 'jigging rod' ???? It's a casting rod right? Made for a conventional reel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbum321 Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 I'm surprised as handy as you are your not building your own Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPFit Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Yes it's a conventional casting rod. And no I don't think it would be too much of a problem to cast some pinfish. The rods are way more thin than their line rating would lead you to believe. While not the most whippy, getting the 6ft or longer rod should be easy to have some decent (for a jigging rod) casts. Theyre sold at west marine and most fishing shops- I'd reccomend you get your hands on one and see how you like it- it's an impressive rod. Can always go a little longer for farther casting too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted February 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Thanks MPFit, I'll take a closer look. 49 minutes ago, fishbum321 said: I'm surprised as handy as you are your not building your own I can so some things well, but I wouldn't even know where to start building a rod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brew1891 Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 1 hour ago, SCFD rtrd. said: I wouldn't even know where to start building a rod. mudhole.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue dolphin Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 I have Shimano trevala, Penn Carnage and Star Jigging rods. Have caught many Yellow fin tuna up to 100 lbs as well as a120 lb bigeye. Like the Stars and Trevalas for live bait grouper in Key West. Penn is a little stiffer and prefer for tuna. The bigeye was caught on a Trevala with a Tyrnos 12 with 50 lb braid took 45 minutes, rod at times was doubled over, amazing technology. The Star is a little cheaper at $99 at KW Bait and Tackle, think the others were around 120. As far as casting the rods are like heavy trigger sticks used for bass fishing, Use Tyrnos 10s and 12s as well as Avet, have no problems casting a 4 inch pinfish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted February 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2017 Made up my mind to buy the Shimano Trevala Butterfly Jigging Casting Rod TVC66M. Got some Cabelas gift cards for Christmas and got to use them up. Thanks for the help!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPFit Posted February 12, 2017 Report Share Posted February 12, 2017 You'll like it! Good luck out there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamaskeet Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 4 hours ago, SCFD rtrd. said: Made up my mind to buy the Shimano Trevala Butterfly Jigging Casting Rod TVC66M. Got some Cabelas gift cards for Christmas and got to use them up. Thanks for the help!!! I suggest you get a little heavier action than medium. I use XH for snapper and grouper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINCHASER Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 ^This was just going to say the same thing... youll be short on power for sure. Also as to casting with the jig rods... you will notice an awkwardness casting with the 6'6, drove me nuts when I bought one. The main issue is the jig rods have longish rear grip sections which leaves a lot less rod forward of the reel to cast with. Your rig will have a lot to do with it.... trying to cast a fishfinder rig with the Trevalla is going to be a chore if not impossible to reach 50',,, knocker rig might be doable. Check out the Terez rods... a heavy or X heavy should work perfect for you and you can stay in the 7' range Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted February 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 Thanks buds, doing more research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted February 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Just wanted to thank everyone for the responses. Ordered the Shimano Trevala TVC66MH, 6'- 6", med-heavy, rated for 50# to 100# braided line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPFit Posted February 18, 2017 Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 You won't be disappointed. Nice rod there let us know how you like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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