Fuji RV16-H for tuna jigging rod

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Re: Fuji RV16-H for tuna jigging rod

Posted by: Bill Falconer (---.lightspeed.brhmal.sbcglobal.net)

Date: May 18, 2020 05:07PM

Chris -

Yes you can use that guide for that application. While it seems high, you need a high first guide to keep the line of the tip end of your fore grip under heavy load with a parabolic jigging rod. I actually have used and really like the CLCSG20 or BLCAG20...this is a low rider surf style guide you can reverse with the single foot facing the reel. This guide is even higher than the RV16-H. In my experience you need it. You can order these directly from Angler's Research if you have an account or find them on @#$%& (most normal Fuji dealers don't stock them).

Make sure you test your set up with the reel you will use with enough line off the reel to simulate the depth you will be jigging. Sometimes your set up is great with a full reel but line will hit your fore grip under heavy load at depth with 1/2 or 1/3 of the line out on that narrow spooled jigging reel. Hope this helps.

Bill

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