*Nice flexiable rod. Love this rod **enjoyable.fishing** recommend I usually spend much more for my rods,however this is my second Fenwick and love them both.*
Yes, they are good multi purpose rods but the Terex XX series (similar price) may be an even better option as they were specifically designed as multi purpose
Thanks for the video. I’m considering the grappler type j 60MH 250g model to jig and pop from a kayak. I know that it is designed to jig but for you think it could handle 90g poppers as well? What would you say is the ideal fish weight that this the 60MH is suited for? Would 50-100# tunas push it to its limit?
The MH can handle those fish but have a rating of 50lb PowerPro max. The 5'6" and 5'8" H and XH are more suited for bigger tuna... the length though may hurt your casting distance.
Hi, thanks for your videos and explanations. I hesitate between a Terez 50/80 lbs and Grappler Type J PE 6. In case of hooking up a GT approx 65 lbs, do you feel that the Terez will really be more stronger than the Grappler? Thanks for your help!
If the power is the same the problem will be the taper as the Type J is far more parabolic, meaning it will be slowing in action and have less back bone. A 65 lb GT is no joke and I would think a 50-80 lb blank would be under rated as that’s what we use in Panama for Bluefin Trevally. Go up one power at least.
@@JPDeRoseOutdoors Thanks for your answer. I've finally bought the Grappler Jigging in PE6 because I use to fish in 60 lbs. I had a 60/80 lbs destroyed the last week by a 80 lbs GT. My opinion is that a pure 60 lbs is better (weight, resistance...) than a 50/80 lbs rod which is too big for jigging in 50 lbs and too small for 80 lbs. The 50/80 lbs Terez weights 385g, the Grappler S566 weights...245g !
Hello, fırst thanx about video, second i have got grappler type j s604 and it recomanded reel size 8000-10000, when i put 8000 (trabucco exceed 8000 sw max drag 30 kgs) reel its looks too big, i think somethings wrong. What is your thinking? Thank you again.
Grappler have a very small blank diameter so it makes every reel look bigger than the rod. The 604 is a medium power and I run an 8000 Saragosa SW with it.
I have an Ocea 2000PG and looking for the right Grappler for Slow Jigging in depths of 150 to 250 feet for grouper off of southwest Florida. Going to Pulley Ridge and Dry Tortugas
Get the rod that matches the weigh of the jigs you'll be using at those depths. That is how the rods are rated and should be matched for best performance. Not sure how much current and other factors there are so go off jig weight rating.
They have been in stores for a bit but are back ordered due to excellent sales and reviews. New shipments should be arriving this spring. Best bet is to check with your local retailer to find out a time frame.
Would the Type C rod 8’2” MH, H or even XH work well for shark fishing from a pier? Looking for something that can cast good distance and these seem to match the lure weight and line rating I would be looking for. Would look to pair with a Saragosa or Twin Power 8-10K
Typically surf casting rods are longer than 8 feet but the 8 foot Grappler Type C MH would be a great all around rod for both casting distance and throwing plugs. For Surf Casting I typically run Tiralejo rods. fish.shimano.com/content/fish/northamerica/us/en/homepage/Shimano_Product_Page.P-TIRALEJOA_SPINNING.html
Really there are no pros to using an oversized jig on your set up as the rod will not have enough backbone to Snap the jig and get the proper action out of it. That's why they have lute weight ratings more so than power ratings. Jigging rod blanks are designed to "snap" or "fling" a weight range properly making the jigging more effective for the action imparted and ease of use for the angler
I want Shimano but I want no jigging rod! Does anyone know what type series that is? Like fishing for red snapper about 300yrds deep. That’s the rod I’m looking for anyone??? 🙏🏼🎣
I would go with one of the 8'2" Type C models. It will depend what pound test braid you're throwing and size lures but there is an MH rated to 65#, a Heavy rated to 80# and even an XH which is more of the GT / Bluefin set up in my opinion.
@@JPDeRoseOutdoors Hi JP! I'm torn between the 8'2 MH, H, or XH. Planning on 65 lb braid/100 gram lures. I've scoured the forums and I can't narrow down if MH, H, or XH will create the best lure action pulling up a 100 gram stick from 200-300 feet down. Any input you have on this specific issue would be greatly appreciated!
@@JPDeRoseOutdoors Hi JP, likely pelagic fish not beyond 100 lbs. I've never thrown stickbaits before, I want to make sure I purchase the correct rod that provides the best action for pulling the lure up from a few hundred feet of water. Cheers
@@miketexas4549 with that weight of lures I would go with the heavy bud. The MH would be more sporty and a bit lighter in hand but you may need the extra muscle if you get into a big YellowFin!
The 8'2" H is a lot of rod power wise. Are you throwing bigger lures for bigger fish like GT's. The only challenge I really see if how it will work a jig as the rod is not parabolic like the Type J rods designed for jigging.
@@JPDeRoseOutdoors Yes sir, I am using big lures for GT's and any big fish shore casting here in Oman (dhofar region). Unlikely till now I didn't catch any GT. Hopefully, once I complete the set-up (TP-14000 and T-C S82H.
Not sure as the Orca Plugger is not available here in the North American market. May be the same with different branding or for a different species. Sorry! Wish I could help with that one
@@reareoanglerbanyuwangi3515 did some digging, the Ocea Plugger blanks are Spiral X and Hi Power X and the Orca Plugger is a TC4 Blank. The Ocea Plugger is a much lighter and stronger blank but most likely will also cost more.
@@JPDeRoseOutdoors do you know about the angle of inclination of the bending rod for the orca plueger and the maximum drag force of the pack? because I use this fishing rod
@@reareoanglerbanyuwangi3515 not sure on those as the Orca Pluggers are PE rated and here in North America we use LB Test. Depending which model rod you have will determine the PE ratings so I'm not sure if you have the PE 4, PE 5 or PE 6 rated Orca. If you're worried about stopping power for spinning, the Twin Power 8000, 10000 and 14000 are tough to beat with 55 lbs of drag
For the fisherman who know all about technology in rods, and whats good and not so good and who understands why in the 1st hell the reason for 18 jigging models, Im sure this is a good commercial. For the average person like me, who wants a good rod, this is a waste of time, because I dont give the 1st damn about all of this BS. I need a new rod for my Shimano 8000 spinning reel. Show me what you have for tuna and big fish.