FS Digest

I’m looking to get a saltwater vertical jigging setup, and I can’t find any good resources(all I could find are from 2013 or older😕) on what spinning reel would be best.

I’ll be building the rod. Seeker Hercules GTS60H blank, 5’6” 40-60lb and Fuji K guides. I’m going with a spinning rod because it’d be easier for me, maybe later on I’ll build a conventional rod.

Any suggestions? Targeted species are AJs, Tuna, basically anything that would bite in South Florida waters. I’m looking to spend no more than $250, $300 absolute max

Thanks in advance!

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by YeOldeFirstTimer

FS Digest

You should look at penn reels. They are built extremely tough and are very affordable. The battle, spinfisher, and slammer are all great saltwater reels.

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by urbanpounder

FS Digest

Had a Battle, it felt a little wonky though, curious to see how the new ones feel. The Spinfisher is a classic but I think the Slammer would be better, I like those Slammers a lot, thanks for the suggestions

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by YeOldeFirstTimer

Capt Lou

Very short rod , most of mine are 7’- 7’6” for spin application !
Conventional reels shorter rod give you a a better fighting tool but spin the longer rods keep fish away from boat and the longer taper protects break offs ! Most as I do use 16” plus butts to rest rod comfortably under my arm and have plenty of length left in taper to move a fish !
If I use that short a rod very little left in length and it’s more punishing to angler ! Spin reels boast more drags power but not nearly up to conventional reels performance for sheer strength !

hang on sloopy Loc: oakford,pa.bucks,co.

I have been using a Penn 850SS on a shorter spinning rod on party boats and trolling on my boat and it does one heck of a job , my spinfisher and Battle i use on longer rods in the surf , inlets and jetties