Has anyone used the tsunami slow pitch rod?

[yakscientist]

So J and H tackle, which I won a contest with over black Friday, recommended the tsunami MH slow pitch spinning jigging rod for my specific (ches bay) kayak fishing needs. Saw a few anglers on youtube, including John Skinner, seem to really like them. Has anyone on here used them? I don't know anything about slow pitching and I've heard they aren't a true slow pitch rod but I don't care really, as they seem really light and sensitive for LTJ. Thanks everyone

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[Redfish12]

I’ve picked them up and shook them but not fished with them. My take is it’s a lot like a Trevala with bonus of spiral wrapped guides and almost half the price. Similar to the Trevala (non S regular butterfly rods) is that the rear handle is pretty long and makes jigging on the kayak a challenge. Additionally, because it’s a composite blank the action is a little soft for Chesapeake Bay style LTJ with plastics. If you were going to bottom fish for tog, bounce bucktails, spoons, or anything else you can do straight up and down hen I think it would be a cool rod to have in the aresenal. Of the two, the spinning rod seems to have the shorter rear handle so you may get away with casting and jigging with it easier. The rod seems quite sensitive (also like the Trevala) so no doubt you could jig plastics with it with a little adjustment to the softer tip.

Congrats on winning the contest! If you have a choice in Tsunami’s take a look at the SlimWaves. Shorter rear handle, very light, still at little softer for jigging thank a 100% graphite rod but you can definitely get used to it. Skinner also uses these in his videos. All Tackle in Annapolis, Anglers in Annapolis, and Chesapeake Outdoors on KI all carry a nice selection of Tsunami’s if you want to go shake one. I’d give them a call before you go since it’s winter and they probably aren’t restocking as fast.

[yakscientist]

I’ve picked them up and shook them but not fished with them. My take is it’s a lot like a Trevala with bonus of spiral wrapped guides and almost half the price. Similar to the Trevala (non S regular butterfly rods) is that the rear handle is pretty long and makes jigging on the kayak a challenge. Additionally, because it’s a composite blank the action is a little soft for Chesapeake Bay style LTJ with plastics. If you were going to bottom fish for tog, bounce bucktails, spoons, or anything else you can do straight up and down hen I think it would be a cool rod to have in the aresenal. Of the two, the spinning rod seems to have the shorter rear handle so you may get away with casting and jigging with it easier. The rod seems quite sensitive (also like the Trevala) so no doubt you could jig plastics with it with a little adjustment to the softer tip.

Congrats on winning the contest! If you have a choice in Tsunami’s take a look at the SlimWaves. Shorter rear handle, very light, still at little softer for jigging thank a 100% graphite rod but you can definitely get used to it. Skinner also uses these in his videos. All Tackle in Annapolis, Anglers in Annapolis, and Chesapeake Outdoors on KI all carry a nice selection of Tsunami’s if you want to go shake one. I’d give them a call before you go since it’s winter and they probably aren’t restocking as fast.

Thank you for the tips! I will definitely try to shake a few in person, but I think my shopping might be limited to BassPro or Cabelas as of now. I've got about $100 in gift cards to BPS so I'll probably just use it on a rod, though they don't have the best inshore rod selection. I like the mojo inshore, Fenwick HMG, and a couple others. Can you recommend anything else that they might carry in stock? My price point is right around $100 with a max of about 150. Also do Harry (on the fly) and Tom (medicyaker) still work there? I could always message them and get some info or even stop in there and talk to them as well.

[Redfish12]

Well, riddle me this, what are you looking for? Jigging rod?

[yakscientist]

Well, riddle me this, what are you looking for? Jigging rod?

Yeah something a bit more sensitive and lighter than my current ugly stiks. Would def be my go to jigging rod, but also would use it as a light tackle trolling rod, and for general casting/topwater usage. Sensitivity/weight would be my top concern. Jhoss gave me a lot of good info about the mojo bass and the mojo inshore, so they're contenders as well. The mojo yak seems nice too but I think the butt is too short on them. I think the SC3 graphite in the mojo bass and the mojo yak is a better material for lifting heavier fish than the sc2 in the mojo inshore. It'll be paired with a BG2500 w/20 lb braid that I already run on an ugly stik elite. Usually I troll 1/4-1oz jigs/plastics with it and jig in that same range, maybe up to 1.5 oz. Probably looking for a 7' 1 piece or 2 piece spinning rod. Will eventually incorporate a baitcaster into my arsenal but won't be spending too much on that as I'll just be re-learning that sort of tackle.

[J.A. Veil]

Also do Harry (on the fly) and Tom (medicyaker) still work there? I could always message them and get some info or even stop in there and talk to them as well.

Harry, Tom, and Bruce (EMSer) all work at Bass Pro.

[Redfish12]

That helps. Check out the St Croix Premier 6'6" MH rod. The current rage in LTJ is to go as light as possible (M or ML) but to me it is a lot easier to get the feel with a rod that is a little stiffer and can handle slinging bigger leads/double duty to troll paddle tails. I have one that I have caught numerous big fish on (40+ inches) fishing the CCNP from a boat and use on almost every kayak fishing trip from freshwater to tog and have even used it to snag bunker in jbay on it. It's not ideal for big bluefish but it can survive as long as you don't highstick. Cabelas has a split grip version and it's nice for jigging but not as stable in a rod holder for trolling so keep that in mind. It's hard to find a rod that can do everything well but something like the premier with the full cork grip does a lot of things pretty well and is sensitive enough to jig with. At the very least, give it a shake to give you a feel for the fast action graphite type rod to look for for jigging. If you want something lighter the M is also well liked and if you want even lighter then check out the Mojo Bass 6'6" MH or 6'8 Medium Extra Fast.

[yakscientist]

That helps. Check out the St Croix Premier 6'6" MH rod. The current rage in LTJ is to go as light as possible (M or ML) but to me it is a lot easier to get the feel with a rod that is a little stiffer and can handle slinging bigger leads/double duty to troll paddle tails. I have one that I have caught numerous big fish on (40+ inches) fishing the CCNP from a boat and use on almost every kayak fishing trip from freshwater to tog and have even used it to snag bunker in jbay on it. It's not ideal for big bluefish but it can survive as long as you don't highstick. Cabelas has a split grip version and it's nice for jigging but not as stable in a rod holder for trolling so keep that in mind. It's hard to find a rod that can do everything well but something like the premier with the full cork grip does a lot of things pretty well and is sensitive enough to jig with. At the very least, give it a shake to give you a feel for the fast action graphite type rod to look for for jigging. If you want something lighter the M is also well liked and if you want even lighter then check out the Mojo Bass 6'6" MH or 6'8 Medium Extra Fast.

Thank you! I actually think the mojo bass MH is the front runner as of now, but going to BPS will allow me to really narrow down my options. Those Premiers sound nice too, if I feel like the full cork grip is the one for me.

[Redfish12]

Sounds like a winner! The mojo bass and the premier use the same blank material compositions with slightly different tapers.

[yakscientist]

I think the mojo bass actually uses the SCIII graphite now which I hear is better for bay/inshore purposes, whereas the premier and the mojo inshore use the SCII graphite. I think the mojo yak uses the SCIII graphite, but I'm not crazy about the extra short stubby handle, maybe I'll get a better idea when I try it out in the store. I also like the tidemaster series, which uses the SCII graphite but might be a bit more suited to inshore applications than the premier, doesn't look quite as cool as the mojo inshore though. So many choices!

[ComeOnFish]

Sorry YakScientist for the interruption. I have a question to Redfish12.

Redfish12,
I am interested in Tsunami TSSPJC-681H Trophy Slow Pitch Jigging Casting Rods. May this heavy power rod be compatible to Shimano Trevala S, TVSC63MH for Tog and Sheepshead?
Price is good

Thanks
Joe

[Redfish12]

It's more like the original trevala (non-s) in that the action is slower and the tip is not as stiff/responsive as the S. It's still sensitive and would work great for the bottom fishing you do. Plus you could cut a few inches of the back to make it more comfortable and you'd still have 5 more inches than the S to clear the front of your kayak.

I have a rod for you that I need to give you. I finally fixed that reel (or at least it's usable now!). Are you coming through Annapolis any time soon?

Yakscientist - Tidemasters are awesome rods but less sensitive than the premier or mojo. If you want something you can troll, cast, jig, live-line, snag bunker etc, then a MH tidemaster (I liked the 6'6") with a 4000 sized baitrunner does a great job. It's pretty heavy duty for our 20" stripers though.

[ComeOnFish]

It's more like the original trevala (non-s) in that the action is slower and the tip is not as stiff/responsive as the S. It's still sensitive and would work great for the bottom fishing you do. Plus you could cut a few inches of the back to make it more comfortable and you'd still have 5 more inches than the S to clear the front of your kayak.

I have a rod for you that I need to give you. I finally fixed that reel (or at least it's usable now!). Are you coming through Annapolis any time soon?

Thanks. I will be there to see your family soon after getting skunked at CBBT. Togs are still biting... And I will bring tog fillets.
Joe

[yakscientist]

It's more like the original trevala (non-s) in that the action is slower and the tip is not as stiff/responsive as the S. It's still sensitive and would work great for the bottom fishing you do. Plus you could cut a few inches of the back to make it more comfortable and you'd still have 5 more inches than the S to clear the front of your kayak.

I have a rod for you that I need to give you. I finally fixed that reel (or at least it's usable now!). Are you coming through Annapolis any time soon?

Yakscientist - Tidemasters are awesome rods but less sensitive than the premier or mojo. If you want something you can troll, cast, jig, live-line, snag bunker etc, then a MH tidemaster (I liked the 6'6") with a 4000 sized baitrunner does a great job. It's pretty heavy duty for our 20" stripers though.

Thank you! Yeah so far mojo bass is the front runner followed by mojo inshore, then premier.