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), then I recommend the Daiwa Procyon AL in 2500 or 3000 size, or the Shimano Spheros SW (the midnight blue one) in the 3000 size. The Daiwa is just under $200, and the Shimano is right around $135 or so. Either one would be a great choice for a light tog jigging setup.
You have me to thank for Capt Mike getting that SlimwaveHi FND, thank you for your kind words. As for your questions,
Q1/ I've not seen that specific Grappler, so I can't really comment on whether or not its appropriate for the application that you describe. IN GENERAL, my understanding of "popping rods" is that they are much more moderate than most others, which aids in the intended use of gently flipping out a delicate live shrimp under a cupped float to southern sea trout and redfish, without having the shrimp fly off the hook. Would it work for light tog jigging? Maybe, possibly. Its a matter of getting it in your hands to evaluate for yourself.
I'm gonna hate myself for recommending this next rod, but for inshore tog many others have taken a liking to the whippy white Tsunami slow pitch sticks called "Slimwave." This includes my friend Capt. Mike, who does seem to think that using it has upped his tog jigging score. Me personally, I'm no fan of solid blanks, but no denying that those that use them really like them. For under $140, they are a decent buy. Hey, who am I to judge? These are definitely not for me, but I put this out there for your consideration.
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I think a better choice, and for less money, would be one of the original Daiwa Harrier rods (the blue ones), as detailed in opening posts of this thread. I hope they're still available, as they are very nice indeed, especially for the modest price asked:
New IT&T Board Feature - Hands-on Tackle Reviews 2019-21
Hi all, so as I mentioned on the "Reels" board earlier today, we are gonna be starting up a tackle review feature on this forum. George and I think this has the potential to help a lot of guys with their rod/reel and tackle selection - what works well together and what doesn't. What we are...
Another choice would be the lighter of the Dark Matter Skinner spinning sticks, a house brand at J&H Tackle. I've seen this one and ceiling-poked it. Seems real nice to me. Featured in a bunch of YT videos by John Skinner - certainly worth looking at as a potential light tog jigging candidate. In fact, this is one that I myself would consider, were I in that market. It's really a nice piece. Priced right too.
Q2/ If it were my choice, I would consider putting that lovely Stella on the Grappler you now have and getting a smaller reel for the next stick, whatever it is. While your Evict is O.K. for this purpose, if you want another reel (and who doesn't?
Let us know what you decide to go with.
Thank you so much for answering questions and writing for all these wonderful other options. I mentioned that Grappler popping model because it was such a great deal to miss and I already had the other ML in spinning model, also just bought G Loomis Pro Blue at 25% off for a slightly heavier casting application. And I imagined this kind of lighter popping rod could work for tog jigging, as some of the heavier parabolic versions also make great bottom sticks; G hunter and B-hole etc. However, with the new options, I can even get 2 rods nowHi FND, thank you for your kind words. As for your questions,
Q1/ I've not seen that specific Grappler, so I can't really comment on whether or not its appropriate for the application that you describe. IN GENERAL, my understanding of "popping rods" is that they are much more moderate than most others, which aids in the intended use of gently flipping out a delicate live shrimp under a cupped float to southern sea trout and redfish, without having the shrimp fly off the hook. Would it work for light tog jigging? Maybe, possibly. Its a matter of getting it in your hands to evaluate for yourself.
I'm gonna hate myself for recommending this next rod, but for inshore tog many others have taken a liking to the whippy white Tsunami slow pitch sticks called "Slimwave." This includes my friend Capt. Mike, who does seem to think that using it has upped his tog jigging score. Me personally, I'm no fan of solid blanks, but no denying that those that use them really like them. For under $140, they are a decent buy. Hey, who am I to judge? These are definitely not for me, but I put this out there for your consideration.
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I think a better choice, and for less money, would be one of the original Daiwa Harrier rods (the blue ones), as detailed in opening posts of this thread. I hope they're still available, as they are very nice indeed, especially for the modest price asked:
New IT&T Board Feature - Hands-on Tackle Reviews 2019-21
Hi all, so as I mentioned on the "Reels" board earlier today, we are gonna be starting up a tackle review feature on this forum. George and I think this has the potential to help a lot of guys with their rod/reel and tackle selection - what works well together and what doesn't. What we are...
Another choice would be the lighter of the Dark Matter Skinner spinning sticks, a house brand at J&H Tackle. I've seen this one and ceiling-poked it. Seems real nice to me. Featured in a bunch of YT videos by John Skinner - certainly worth looking at as a potential light tog jigging candidate. In fact, this is one that I myself would consider, were I in that market. It's really a nice piece. Priced right too.
Q2/ If it were my choice, I would consider putting that lovely Stella on the Grappler you now have and getting a smaller reel for the next stick, whatever it is. While your Evict is O.K. for this purpose, if you want another reel (and who doesn't?
Let us know what you decide to go with.
. I must admit it is good to catch fish on your precious piece, but it is also satisfying (a bit more climatic perhaps) when you get the job done in 1/2 the price. I will definitely take a serious look at those pieces for the upcoming season.
, than receiving). But I still couldn't pay the price with my eyes open and the 4000 SW model I wanted to get wasn't available in the new US version yet. I actually found the steal of a deal on one of the new Japanese sites and bought it. I think it already has paid for its value; the smile it brings just looking at it (y'know). Anyway, I already tried the Stella on the Grappler ML and caught a couple of togs. It may be just me, but the feel of that combination is somehow a little off compare to the Evict 2000 and the Grappler ML combo. That further shows how special the combo is. It just feels so right.
Matt is correct. I had seen a few others using the Slimwave effectively, but when I tried his on one of our Tog charters 2 years ago, I did feel as though it gave me a slight edge when the Tog jig bite is extra tricky. That rod is paired with my Shimano Stradic 3000.You have me to thank for Capt Mike getting that Slimwave
