Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Preparation is Key (New Jersey, Atlantic Coast) - Seabass Jigging 2010

In preparation for the trip I decided to limit the amount of gear used and brought along this time around.  Less is more and more is better right?

Species: Black Seabass, Cod, Pollock, Monkfish, Bluefish, Porgy (3 out of the 6 can be jigged successfully).
Jigs: Limited to 20 jigs ranging from 100gram to 250grams.  Inchiku, Madai, Hammered Diamond, Flatside.
Line System: Sunline HG PE2, Momoi Blue Diamond PE3, Jerry Brown Solid PE5, 40-50lb Mono/Fluro leader system.
Rods:
  • Spinning:  Spinal LaCosa 54SLH, Daiwa Saltiga 66M
  • Conventional: Shimano Tescata 63MH, St. Croix 8'0 PMG80HF
Reels:
  • Spinning: VanStaal VM150, Shimano Sustain 5000FE
  • Conventional: Shimano Ocea Jigger Narrow 2000P, Abu Ambassadeur 7000







Saturday, December 11, 2010

Spinal Nano 150g SLH Jigging Rod - 215fishspot x fishhead.Greg Collaboration 2010

Spinal Nano 150g SLH  (SUPER LIGHT HEAVY)
Collaboration with 215fishspot x fishhead.Greg
Spinal 150gram Nano
9.8oz total rod weight
 Matagi Hardware
 Gulfstream Blue colorway
 Eva ripped to perfection
 Fuji DPSSD Soft Touch
 Aqua metallic end-checks
 Curved rear grip
 Tips in Top shape
 Shield Type-f winding check
Form figure finish :D

Friday, November 19, 2010

Van Staal VM150 Spinning Reel, Fall Gear 2010



****** READ the On-going Review******
>>http://215fishspot.blogspot.com/2011/08/my-vm-150-stood-test-of-4-trips-18-hour.html<<

Just wanted to do a cover for this reel.
I've previously owned the VS150 gold.  This one is a pewter/chrome combo.  I will reserve my review until after a few good weeks.

Cheers.