SALTWATER|2012
Vertical Jigging Rods OCEA BLUE ROSE That Shimano’s rod designers managed to produce such an incredibly light, slim, sensitive, yet incredibly powerful and inherently beautiful range of jigging rods almost defies the laws of physics, but in creating Ocea Blue Rose this is precisely what they achieved ! Our flagship range of jigging rods, single piece Blue Rose rods are available in both fixed spool and multiplier versions and are the ultimate choice for the serious blue water jigging angler looking to cross swords with powerful Trevally, Tuna Grouper etc, though, of course, they are superb sport fishing rods for those of you targeting fish closer to home as well.
XT250
BR193MS BR183MHS BR183HS BR183XHS BR193M BR183MH BR183H BR183XH
1.93 1.83 1.83 1.83 1.93 1.83 1.83 1.83
The Jigwrex AX range is purpose designed for the fast growing arena of vertical jigging from boats. The range covers use of both fixed spool and multipliers. Our stunning two-tone Jigwrex finish is complimented by the finest fixtures and fittings which includes Fuji SiC guides, Fuji reel seats, XT250/XT100 carbon blend blanks and EVA grips . Jig weights from 100 to 400gr are covered in the truly remarkable range of fishing rods.
1.78 1.65 1.82 1.57
113 100 115 157
237 242 313 290
6 6 7 6
2 2 2 1
100 200 300 400
1.57
157
351
7
1
400
XT250/XT100
JIGWREX S.T.C. High performance vertical jigging rods in STC format may seem an unlikely proposition - but Shimano have achieved that in style with the new Jigwrex STC range. A high quality delight for travelling saltwater boat enthusiasts, choose from 1.65m M/L (200gr max) or H (500gr) versions, or 1.83m M (300gr) or M/H (400gr) models. All four are superbly appointed with Fuji SiC guides, Fuji reel seat, XT250/100 blanks plus protective hardcase tube.
TJWS165200 TJWS165500 TJWS183300 TJWS183400
1.65 1.65 1.83 1.83
61 65 70 70
250 320 369 373
6 6 7 7
3 3 3 3
200 500 300 400
195 185 290 550 200 225 255 515
8 7 7 7 11 10 9 9
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
55-170 85-200 160-420 1000 55-170 85-200 160-420 1000
Shimano have been championing Butterfly Jigging (a unique and highly effective style of fishing in Japan) for some years now and the level of interest and takeup is growing rapidly due to its simplicity and effectiveness.
JIGWREX
JWAXS178100 JWAXS165200 JWAXS182300 JWAXS157400 MULTIPLIER VERSION JWAXC157400
193 183 183 183 193 183 183 183
XT100/XT250
The technique itself is not complicated - just different. It has nothing to do with traditional pirking, where you move your pirk over a limited column of water. Butterfly jigging covers far more water, the average lift being from around 10 to 30 metres of water. So what happens next? The special jigs are unbalanced and will move sideward. It’s similar to the surface lure technique known as ‘walking the dog’ only you’re fishing in a vertical water column rather than horizontally. Numerous saltwater species are tripping up to butterfly jigs, producing hammering bites on relatively light tackle. Species we never thought would hunt in this way, such as Pollack and big Cod are falling victim. One advantage of butterfly jigging is that you do not need live or deadbait. A few jigs are all that’s required for a day’s sport. The bites are so hard and the demands so tough, that the technique demands heavy-duty reels and rods. A simple spinning reel or multiplier will probably die on the first trip. For multiplier reels, the Torsa, Trinidad and Torium are all up to the job whilst Stella SW, Twin Power SW and Stradic fixed spool reels are also suitable.
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