Reviews and comments: Jigging and popping reels
These reels are rising to the forefront of tuna and striped bass fishing.
KilSong has started a site exclusively devoted to selling stuff like this, and the buzz over jigging and popping reels is reaching anglers who traditionally fished conventionals. They are trying to bring this info and learning to show anglers the quality that would be needed to put up with brutal, drag screaming runs. He mostly specializes in higher end stuff, and has been involved in offshore fishing for a number of years.
This is the first post in what may be a series of reviews of these reels.
There are also a series of lower end reels out there. Some of the reels may not be worth the low dollars or the hype. Some others may be a great value for people who don't fish much. One thing I've learned about reels over the years...if you buy cheap reels and use them hard they will blow up on you when it counts the most. :burn: :plastered:
The object of the reviews is to post the positive and negative aspects of the reels, and be honest in your criticisms. If you want to criticize a particular reel and have personal experience using that reel, feel free. :thumbsup:
Feel free to post up and add to this if you have any info.
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Banax GS7, GS9 Series jigging and popping reels
This one was sent in by Rip-Plugger, thanks!
Retails for around $79, 7 ball bearings, power handle.
2009 - 2010 models
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Higher end jigging and popping reels
Some of the higher end ones are:
Shimano Stella, 8000, 10000, or 20,000 series.
The 20000 series is one of the most popular for tuna jigging.
Accurate twin spin, 2000 or 3000 series
Daiwa Saltiga 5000 and 6000 series
VS 275 and 300
Daiwa dogfight SA-Z 6500H
All have their merits and negative points. All at different price points. If you have anything to say about any of these, let's hear it.