justtrynafish Posted November 16, 2020 Report Share Posted November 16, 2020 I have a blackhole 701l that I've used for fluking, using bucktails and chicken rigs up to 6-8 oz. According to reviews of this rod, it can probably handle a bit more. I'm looking for a small reel that I could use for tog jigging as well as hook&sinker rigs when needed. I know the rod can handle heavy sinkers, but I don't want my reel to blow up under all the weight. I've been looking at the Daiwa BG 2500, Penn Battle 3 2500, and Tsunami Evict. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 16, 2020 Report Share Posted November 16, 2020 Get a 4k or 5k reel. 2500s will last a bit but are doomed to fail. "Depend not on fortune, but on conduct." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaps Posted November 16, 2020 Report Share Posted November 16, 2020 Mike , the 4 and 5 k are big Daiwa BG 3000 not much diff btw 2500 and 3000. Not a fan of spinners for Jigging Tog, too funky for my liking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 16, 2020 Report Share Posted November 16, 2020 I suggested larger for the larger stronger gears in 4k reels. 3k are usually just the 2500 with a larger spool. 4k and 5k are also often the same gearing. "Depend not on fortune, but on conduct." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaps Posted November 18, 2020 Report Share Posted November 18, 2020 I hear ya, but, IMHO, Spinner NADA for Jigging Tog, so, you need a bigger reel ????!! Small baitcaster has sufficient drag and gearing. But he wanted a spinner because he wants his spinning rod to do double duty, to jig for tog. Saseach his own !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickrazz Posted November 18, 2020 Report Share Posted November 18, 2020 59 mins ago, Snaps said: I hear ya, but, IMHO, Spinner NADA for Jigging Tog, so, you need a bigger reel ????!! Small baitcaster has sufficient drag and gearing. But he wanted a spinner because he wants his spinning rod to do double duty, to jig for tog. Saseach his own !!!! What the living **** are you talking about? The Magnificent Presence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickrazz Posted November 18, 2020 Report Share Posted November 18, 2020 Daiwa saltist 4000. The Magnificent Presence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachglass Guru Posted November 18, 2020 Report Share Posted November 18, 2020 On 11/16/2020 at 0:55 PM, justtrynafish said: I have a blackhole 701l that I've used for fluking, using bucktails and chicken rigs up to 6-8 oz. According to reviews of this rod, it can probably handle a bit more. I'm looking for a small reel that I could use for tog jigging as well as hook&sinker rigs when needed. I know the rod can handle heavy sinkers, but I don't want my reel to blow up under all the weight. I've been looking at the Daiwa BG 2500, Penn Battle 3 2500, and Tsunami Evict. Any suggestions would be appreciated. The rod is more than capable for tog jigging... And imho, of your stated reel choices, the evict would be your best bet.. I would opt for the 4000 size.. I believe tsunami even marketed the evict for jigging/bottom fishing.. stainless main gear, pinion and shaft.. some seals.. my buddy uses the evict for tog jigging off his kayak and it's been rock solid.. worth mentioning that he seldom cleans or services his gear, so anything that survives his abuse, is likely a fairly well made product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaps Posted November 18, 2020 Report Share Posted November 18, 2020 12 mins ago, mickrazz said: What the living **** are you talking about? nevemind. 11 mins ago, mickrazz said: Daiwa saltist 4000. why the eff woud you want to use a spinner for jigging tog??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 18, 2020 Report Share Posted November 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Snaps said: nevemind. why the eff woud you want to use a spinner for jigging tog??? Because all the cool kids are doing it. "Depend not on fortune, but on conduct." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gellfex Posted November 18, 2020 Report Share Posted November 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Snaps said: why the eff woud you want to use a spinner for jigging tog??? John Skinner explained that while he likes a baitcaster for fluke he uses a spinner for tog because he can instantly get that first few reels up before the tog figures out what's going on and heads for cover, as opposed to switching hands. Seems to me a lefty conventional would serve, but people got religion about that stuff. Me, I always use spinners because I wasn't raised using conventional and the switching hands thing always seemed totally stupid to me. Obviously it works for many so it's just a preference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z-man Posted November 18, 2020 Report Share Posted November 18, 2020 Any reel will work fine for jigging tog. Most of the fish weigh a few pounds maybe above ten if you’re real lucky. They fight hard for the first few seconds trying to get back to the bottom but that’s it. We’re not talking about jigging giant bluefin tuna here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clammer Posted November 18, 2020 Report Share Posted November 18, 2020 I like spinning for jigging … can use much lighter gear & still get to the bottom or pitch it if you have to . this year // for some stupid reason I started also using my fluke baitcasters for tautog . Garcia ambassadors / or corsirs / & I,m been able to stay in shallow waters . 15 - 25' / great for small fish well that,s all changed . I,m now looking for a conv larger than what I,vs been using but not up to my stripers setups . the spinning so far has been great with 4000,s but when ya hook large on the small conventional its only a matter of time before ya pay the price .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickrazz Posted November 18, 2020 Report Share Posted November 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Snaps said: nevemind. why the eff woud you want to use a spinner for jigging tog??? I'm answering the man's question. He didn't ask if I jigged for tog. The Magnificent Presence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickrazz Posted November 18, 2020 Report Share Posted November 18, 2020 Who the hell is this John Skinner guy? Is he the tog whisperer? I bet Slacker out fishes him 3 to 1. The Magnificent Presence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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