Striped Bass Jigging
The conventional rod and reel combo we recommend features a Shimano Torium 20 reel on a Tallus conventional rod (model TLC-70MHA). This is a very versatile conventional outfit and is perfect for nearly all diamond jigging applications.
We recommend loading the reel with 30lb Berkley Big Game which is attached to 4ft length of 80lb Berkley Big Game Fluorocarbon leader using a #10 Mustad Rolling Swivel. A 2inch dropper loop should be tied in the middle of the leader. The dropper loop will then be passed through the eye of a 7/0 Mustad 92553BL Ultrapoint Beak Bait style hook. A Berkley Gulp Alive 4inch Swimming Mullet should be threaded onto the hook until the hook eye was covered. The swimming mullet can be sprayed with Mustad Activate Spray. This product is prefect for soft baits. It is very easy to apply and re-apply it as needed (every couple of drifts). The rig is topped off with either a 4oz or 6oz hammered chrome diamond jig.
A Berkley Fish Flipper Release Tool should be used to ensure that all the fish were returned quickly and safely to the water. This tool allows the angler to release any lip hooked fish with ever touching. It eliminates the chance that the angler will be hooked and minimizes wear and tear on the fish.
