jigging rods - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

lowprofile · 11-01-2012, 05:11 PM

i'm surprised i haven't seen more of those really light but stiff jigging rods on the kayak forums. like the shimano travella butterfly rods and jigs.

was thinking of getting a set up, something in the 25lb class like the TVC70ML to carry around to jig up everything from rockfish to yellowtail but doesn't seem like alot of guys use them.

any ideas why? and if you have one or used them before can i get some feedback?

DanaPT · 11-01-2012, 06:50 PM

I have a Trevella TVC70L w/ shimano 300dsv. The reel is sexy, fun to hold. The rod is light and as you suggested is a also "stiff".

I'm looking to put it to good use with either species you mentioned. Just haven't found either in dana point.

dwntwnall4u · 11-01-2012, 10:24 PM

Check out Jaws Rods.

11-02-2012, 04:01 AM

People are scared of the light stuff because you need a back bone to pull a fish out of the kelp. I pulled a 50 class WSB up with a Trevala. If it were in kelp, I would have lost it. I bring a Terez waxwing out for open water fishing. I love fishing the light stuff, but here Its all about getting fish to the boat without risk.

For the record, I fished trevala with saragosa 4000F combos for sail fin and mahi on the east coast....flawless performance

11-01-2012, 05:11 PM	#1
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,477	jigging rods i'm surprised i haven't seen more of those really light but stiff jigging rods on the kayak forums. like the shimano travella butterfly rods and jigs. was thinking of getting a set up, something in the 25lb class like the TVC70ML to carry around to jig up everything from rockfish to yellowtail but doesn't seem like alot of guys use them. any ideas why? and if you have one or used them before can i get some feedback? __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

11-01-2012, 06:50 PM	#2
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,605	I have a Trevella TVC70L w/ shimano 300dsv. The reel is sexy, fun to hold. The rod is light and as you suggested is a also "stiff". I'm looking to put it to good use with either species you mentioned. Just haven't found either in dana point.

11-01-2012, 10:24 PM	#3
dwntwnall4u Kevin C. Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San Diego/Hawaii Posts: 146	Check out Jaws Rods.

11-02-2012, 04:01 AM	#4
Drake Guest Posts: n/a	People are scared of the light stuff because you need a back bone to pull a fish out of the kelp. I pulled a 50 class WSB up with a Trevala. If it were in kelp, I would have lost it. I bring a Terez waxwing out for open water fishing. I love fishing the light stuff, but here Its all about getting fish to the boat without risk. For the record, I fished trevala with saragosa 4000F combos for sail fin and mahi on the east coast....flawless performance