Comments on: Product Review-Ugly Stik Tiger Lite Jigging Series

By: Matt

Matt — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:21:19 +0000

Was looking to get a Couple of set ups for jigging Sea water in North Ca, 75-180 ft water only Chart boat. QoH’z
20# Lings Are in the rocks and the Beast are coming !! Lots of” Gold,Copper Sliver,Reds-Snappers”, china-Cod, Ocean trout Etc out there as well

Tiger stick BWCA022027 1p 7′ 0″ Action:Medium Heavy 3/4 – 8 oz lure 8Tips Metal
Penn 500 Jiggmaster w/ 20# P-Line Extra Strong

Any one have any info or Tips on Choosing a Tiger-rod For Jigging Using fly’s and Squid Bait for Rockfish.
I see some 7′ rods with All metal Shiny eye lids and Few that have Bold Gray Unpolished Color to the Eye’s.
Then some Tiger Rod models Have The Fuji Inserts

Please also Suggest jigging reels that feature a Line Counter That are Decent for Sea Fishing?? Price not over $200 tho.

Thanks !!!

By: Capt. Jot Owens

Capt. Jot Owens — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:27:16 +0000

Mat,

Depending on how heavy of line you are using and/or how big of fish you are mostly catching, will make a major difference on what reel I would recommend. Here are a few different ones at different classes of size and price.

On the lighter end of things, but very strong for its size; check out the Abu Garcia Revo Inshore, Abu’s web site is; http://www.abugarcia.com

For some heavier reels try the New Penn Fathom Star Drag Series, I use these reels on a weekly basis and they work great; strong drag and a great gear feel!

If you would like to go with a even stronger workhorse of a reel try the Penn Torque Star Drag Series. One of the very cool aspects of the this reels is the Versa-Gear Kit system that allows you to change the gear ratio of this reel from 6.0:1 standard to 5.4:1 or 4.8:1. This allows the angler to have a reel for there specific type of fishing. Check out all the Penn reels at http://www.pennreels.com

If you have any other questions just let me know.

Thanks for reading at B3Fishing.com,

Capt. Jot Owens

By: Mat barz

Mat barz — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:53:39 +0000

What do you recommend for a Bait Casting Reel for Jigging Fly’s and squid bait ,
Rock fish will be at the 150 Feet to 75 Feet Prime fishing zones.

By: John

John — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 01:22:13 +0000

Thanks!!! I cant wait to try them out

By: Capt. Jot Owens

Capt. Jot Owens — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 23:57:15 +0000

John,

The Tiger Lite Jigging rods are very strong yet very sensitive! I have caught Tarpon over 100 pounds, Cobia over 80 pounds and too many to count Bull Redfish from 5 to over 40 pounds on my Tiger Lite Jigging rods. I think they will work just fine for big Catfish and jetty fishing. If you have any other questions John, just let me know.

Thanks for reading John,

Capt. Jot

By: John

John — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 01:34:15 +0000

Would these rods be good for handling big catfish and the occasional jetty fishing?

By: Capt. Jot Owens

Capt. Jot Owens — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 15:08:13 +0000

Kenneth,

I have never seen a jigging rod over 6’6″ long, not to say there is not one out there; most jigging rods are short due to the high torque loads that are put on them while jig fishing in deep waters. Also shorter rods are much easier to jig with during high speed vertical jig fishing. I hope this helps, what kind of fishing do you want to use the jigging rods for? Maybe I can make a recommendation of a rod?

Thanks Kenneth,

Capt. Jot

By: Kenneth Hall

Kenneth Hall — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 14:51:52 +0000

I am looking for a 7ft heavy jigging rod. no one in my area seams to have anything like this, could you help me.

By: tommy

tommy — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:51:39 +0000

i bought a tiger lite jig 5’10″ 80-130# line, and it broke in half the first time i used it. i have lots of ugly stick rods and this is the first to let me down. the problem i have is the costumer service. i cant get in touch with a real person and all the recording says is to send them $10. i already paid $70 + tax and 2 hours of gas driving to get the rod, just to only fish 3 hours before 3lbs of fish and the rod snapped in half.

By: hasmi

hasmi — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:51:18 +0000

i juz bought a tiger lite 5″10″ would it go nicely with my penn 309 levelwind ? thanks