I need a little help. I see Jack coming over the rail. What size tackle is being used along with rigs and/ or baits.
Thanks for your input.
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I need a little help. I see Jack coming over the rail. What size tackle is being used along with rigs and/ or baits.
Thanks for your input.
Same as for kings: 15-20# line, 7-8' rod and live bait on a wire leader. They don't have teeth, but given that you might hook a Spanish or king, you need wire.
A cobia-weight rod would be better since Jack fight and pull like hell but a king rod will do.
Thanks for the help. I'll be down at the first of aug. for a quick weekend. I got a 6'6" penn slammer with a penn750 that I needs to see more action than it did In June. Looking forward to meeting some of you guys.
Agree on the Cobia rod for jacks, all I have right now is a Cobia 8' and it handles the jacks nicely, but is too much for the kings. Need to swap it out for a king rod, the Cobia rod is just too stiff, I think I'm pulling hooks.Quote:
Originally Posted by CarlF
pound-for-pound, a jack is probably the hardest fishting fish I have ever hooked. I was amazed that it took almost an hour to subdue a 24 lb fish. this was on a king outfit.
That rig work just fine its a bit short for casting but it is a board and has more than enough backbone to make short work of a big jack.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sgarrison
As I (think) I understand it. A King rod would need a medium action as opposed it the stiff slammer I have.
I would just need to used less brag for the King to keep the stress off the line?
Thanks guys. I look forward to spending time with you.
Yep, the action of a king rod lets you sling a live bait farther. And less drag & lots of line lets them make those screaming runs.
Jacks are more like a charging bull. They won't run as far or as fast, but they will pull your arms off for 30 minutes.
That slammer with heavier line wont cast a live bait as far, but you will be able to put more pressure on the fish. Its all a trade-off.
Thanks Carl. Hope I can shake your hand for the info in 38 days.
No need to fight a jack for 30 mins - an hour unless using light tackle, if you trust your gear, line, leader, and knots.. Lock em down
What's the difference in the jacks run compared to the kings that would tell me how to fight the fish?
King will keep moving and a Jack will set the parking brake from time to time.
Also, a king will sometime run straight back at the pier.