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Topic: Slow pitch rockfishing  (Read 20077 times)

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Field tested my Tsunami TSSPJ C 701H today.  Conditions were windy 15 mph + and fast drift.  Depth was 30 to 60 ft.  I had a 5.5 oz chrome jig with teaser shrimp fly up top.  Bouncing the jig was smooth and required less effort compared to my Phenix Inshore.  I matched it with an Abu Garcia Toro 50 with regular handles. Next time I am going to switch to a power handle on the Abu.  The rod does not cast as far but very to easy vertical jig.  No more spectra wraps on the rod tip with the acid wrap.
Were the hooks at the head?  What type of jig? Did you drop back down after a few cranks?  Was there a certain depth that was a sweet spot?  Did you full pitch or half or long fall or just go for it?  Anykine way... :smt006
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Field tested my Tsunami TSSPJ C 701H today.  Conditions were windy 15 mph + and fast drift.  Depth was 30 to 60 ft.  I had a 5.5 oz chrome jig with teaser shrimp fly up top.  Bouncing the jig was smooth and required less effort compared to my Phenix Inshore.  I matched it with an Abu Garcia Toro 50 with regular handles. Next time I am going to switch to a power handle on the Abu.  The rod does not cast as far but very to easy vertical jig.  No more spectra wraps on the rod tip with the acid wrap.
Were the hooks at the head?  What type of jig? Did you drop back down after a few cranks?  Was there a certain depth that was a sweet spot?  Did you full pitch or half or long fall or just go for it?  Anykine way... :smt006
Hook is a single siwash at the bottom.  You can see the jig on the left side of the picture. Its a chrome metal jig I got at ebay.  I did good old vertical bottom jigging by banging metal on the rocks.  I casted out and ahead at the direction I was drifting.  When the jig hit bottom I'd start jigging it towards me.  When the  line is no longer vertical retrieved it and cast over again.  I stayed between 30 to 60 ft because the drift was fast and I can stay at the bottom longer.
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Field tested my Tsunami TSSPJ C 701H today.

Nice haul, Mel. Of course, I'd be surprised to see you with anything less.

Y'all are really selling this slow-pitch business. Anyone have negative reviews to share before I jump on the bandwagon?
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Field tested my Tsunami TSSPJ C 701H today.

Nice haul, Mel. Of course, I'd be surprised to see you with anything less.

Y'all are really selling this slow-pitch business. Anyone have negative reviews to share before I jump on the bandwagon?

Thanks for compliment.  My Tsumani rod does not have a hook keeper and a butt cap.  I went to the hardware store for a diy butt cap.
Other than its really well priced.
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Field tested my Tsunami TSSPJ C 701H today.  Conditions were windy 15 mph + and fast drift.  Depth was 30 to 60 ft.  I had a 5.5 oz chrome jig with teaser shrimp fly up top.  Bouncing the jig was smooth and required less effort compared to my Phenix Inshore.  I matched it with an Abu Garcia Toro 50 with regular handles. Next time I am going to switch to a power handle on the Abu.  The rod does not cast as far but very to easy vertical jig.  No more spectra wraps on the rod tip with the acid wrap.
Were the hooks at the head?  What type of jig? Did you drop back down after a few cranks?  Was there a certain depth that was a sweet spot?  Did you full pitch or half or long fall or just go for it?  Anykine way... :smt006
Hook is a single siwash at the bottom.  You can see the jig on the left side of the picture. Its a chrome metal jig I got at ebay.  I did good old vertical bottom jigging by banging metal on the rocks.  I casted out and ahead at the direction I was drifting.  When the jig hit bottom I'd start jigging it towards me.  When the  line is no longer vertical retrieved it and cast over again.  I stayed between 30 to 60 ft because the drift was fast and I can stay at the bottom longer.
I'm imagining paddle kayak having more difficulty staying vertical, was the peddling aspect super essential for your maneuvering to stay vertical?
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Field tested my Tsunami TSSPJ C 701H today.  Conditions were windy 15 mph + and fast drift.  Depth was 30 to 60 ft.  I had a 5.5 oz chrome jig with teaser shrimp fly up top.  Bouncing the jig was smooth and required less effort compared to my Phenix Inshore.  I matched it with an Abu Garcia Toro 50 with regular handles. Next time I am going to switch to a power handle on the Abu.  The rod does not cast as far but very to easy vertical jig.  No more spectra wraps on the rod tip with the acid wrap.
Were the hooks at the head?  What type of jig? Did you drop back down after a few cranks?  Was there a certain depth that was a sweet spot?  Did you full pitch or half or long fall or just go for it?  Anykine way... :smt006
Hook is a single siwash at the bottom.  You can see the jig on the left side of the picture. Its a chrome metal jig I got at ebay.  I did good old vertical bottom jigging by banging metal on the rocks.  I casted out and ahead at the direction I was drifting.  When the jig hit bottom I'd start jigging it towards me.  When the  line is no longer vertical retrieved it and cast over again.  I stayed between 30 to 60 ft because the drift was fast and I can stay at the bottom longer.
I'm imagining paddle kayak having more difficulty staying vertical, was the peddling aspect super essential for your maneuvering to stay vertical?

Yes pedaling sure helps.
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Stinking black friday...got 15% off on new rod because I lost one to the ocean this salmon season.  Went with the same ghost hunter slow pitch rod and upped the specs to 300g jig weight 5'8" length and had them switch the spiral wrap for a lefty reel.  Look out guys, gonna slay those 4lb rockfish like a boss... :smt006
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Stinking black friday...got 15% off on new rod because I lost one to the ocean this salmon season.  Went with the same ghost hunter slow pitch rod and upped the specs to 300g jig weight 5'8" length and had them switch the spiral wrap for a lefty reel.  Look out guys, gonna slay those 4lb rockfish like a boss... :smt006
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Stinking black friday...got 15% off on new rod because I lost one to the ocean this salmon season.  Went with the same ghost hunter slow pitch rod and upped the specs to 300g jig weight 5'8" length and had them switch the spiral wrap for a lefty reel.  Look out guys, gonna slay those 4lb rockfish like a boss... :smt006
heard Lingzilla calling ur number..
I'm scared, gotta pound the bottom with a 12oz head, or 3/4oz depending on the fish.  Going vertical in the drift, while on meclazine... :smt005 :smt006
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I'm scared, gotta pound the bottom with a 12oz head, or 3/4oz depending on the fish.  Going vertical in the drift, while on meclazine... :smt005 :smt006
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Maybe I missed the comment, but in case it hasn't been mentioned, jigs that have some glow to them tend to catch more than those that don't.  I like to make sure mine have absorbed some sun light into the glow paint before dropping them down into the abyss.  Jigs that don't have glow paint, and be modified with a thin strip of glow tape which can be purchased off ebay.


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I've always liked glow colors...
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I couldn't resist and got an Okuma Hawaiian slow pitch rod.  Dying to try it out when SIP is over.  I got the HCSJ-C-631MH

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I couldn't resist and got an Okuma Hawaiian slow pitch rod.  Dying to try it out when SIP is over.  I got the HCSJ-C-631MH



Please let me know how you like the rod.   I am considering getting one too.

Thank you.

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I couldn't resist and got an Okuma Hawaiian slow pitch rod.  Dying to try it out when SIP is over.  I got the HCSJ-C-631MH



Please let me know how you like the rod.   I am considering getting one too.

Thank you.

Paul

I started with a Tsumani jig rod for about $90. Comparing the 2 rods, the Okuma has higher quality components. I've pulling on it my garage paired with a Lexa 400 HD. Its got a lot more lifting power.
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