[KILSONG]

I just got a 6' jigging rod from rodwinder. Whenever I got a rod from rodwinder, the problem is I am afraid to use the rod as it is so beautiful. The Blank is GUSA Challenger which Ralph got from Billy40. It seems the rod rating is inbetween 60 - 80 lbs. This rod is very similar to 400g Jigging Master. The weight of both rods are same(13 oz) though Jigging Master rod is 2" shorter. The action of both rods are similar though Jigging Master is parabolic and the GUSA rod is fast action. This rod is going to be used inbetween Japanese style jigging and Conventional style jigging.
As Airline regulations get tougher, I got to shorten my jigging rods or use two-piece rods for traveling by airplane.

comparision with 400g Jigging Master (GUSA on the right)

 

[KILSONG]

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This post edited by KILSONG 06:47 PM 04/24/2008

 

[Rodwinder]

Kil, i wont be happy unless you get this rod good and dirty and full of blood

 

[ahiman]

Some beautiful looking work there by Rodwinder.

Go catch some big ones Kil.

 

[paul708]

pretty rod kil
nice work ralph

 

[GrouperHawg]

Very nice rod, I'm going fishing tomorrow, ru?

 

[KILSONG]

GrouperHawg wrote:
Very nice rod, I'm going fishing tomorrow, ru?
I know weather is so nice tomorrow, but I have a jigging seminar in RI on Saturday. Wednesday looks fishable but it is too small window as of now. I can't wait to test my new rods.

 

[GrouperHawg]

Call in sick, I'll write you a note.

 

[Rodwinder]

Thanks Everyone

 

[MisterX]

Great work as usual Ralph!

I never get tired of seeing your finished products.

Im anxious to see how the GUSA performs.......

 

[CAPT RICHI]

WOW

Love the colors

 

[Rodwinder]

Sergio, Richi.....thanks

 

[ckonkol]

Awesome work Ralph. One quick question about the Jig Master rod, how come that first guide appears to be places upside down?

 

[657804]

That is the japanese style of mounting the first guide. It is the new tradition. For a spinning rod the 2 leg frame doesn't get in the way if mounted this way. For a rollover wrapped rod I do not think it matters the direction.

This is fancy work. I can't wait for my book order to arrive so I can learn the secrets of this wrapping technique.

This post edited by MadJigger 11:30 AM 04/25/2008

 

[bretabaker]

awesome looking rod

 

[Rodwinder]

Bret, Chris...thanks

Chris, the first guide is reveresed on this short spinning rods so that when the line shoots off the spinning reel the coils dont slap the guide from thus reducing the casting distance

 

[bretabaker]

Rodwinder wrote:
Bret, Chris...thanks

Chris, the first guide is reveresed on this short spinning rods so that when the line shoots off the spinning reel the coils dont slap the guide from thus reducing the casting distance

ahhh good point, hadn't heard that before!

 

[BobWheeler]

Gusa Too Long

The GUSA and or the Jigging Master is too long at 6 feet for Japanese style jigging. Ideal lenght is 5'2" or something close to that.

 

[657804]

I e-mailed Billy Vivona as per the recommendations of many Noreasters, and he sent me the full list of GUSA Jigging blanks. The rod Kil has here is available in 5', the model numbers of the blank is URJ-500, and P-URJ 500. His e-mail contact is [email protected]

 

[bretabaker]

BobWheeler wrote:
The GUSA and or the Jigging Master is too long at 6 feet for Japanese style jigging. Ideal lenght is 5'2" or something close to that.
I do not think 6' is too long for that style of jigging, just as 5' is not too short to jig with a diamond jig IMO. Many times the hit is on the drop, in which case the rod is irrelevant.

That being said - I think using a shorter rod is easier, and wouldn't really want to jig with a pole vault pole.....but 6' shouldn't be a problem.