Penn Jigmaster vs a Penn 155 reel

[hammer4reel]

Originally Posted by Mark G

Putting together a sea bass fishing rod that uses a 3way tackle setup with a weight and uses a bucktail lure will be using 50lb. braid. I'am copying a setup that John Skinner talked about in Fishing the Bucktail, he was using a Jigmaster Penn conv. reel for the spool, I already have a Penn 155 that is ready to go would this be a good alternative instead of the Jigmaster any feedback from the group TIA

You have posted about a few rods /reels from reading John’s book .

If you set up a rod to jig fluke with , that same set up is ideal for sea bass .

Example would be a Penn battalion 1220c70 casting rod with a Revo beast Lp 40 reel or a max 4.
20 pound braid .

No need for 50 pound braid and a heavy rod and reel for either species you have asked about .

Lighter rod is just so much more pleasant to fish all day .

[Mark G]

Thanks Capt. Dan I take all the replies from folks seriously I'am still pretty new to this thanks to all

[frugalfisherman]

A regular 500 jigmaster has 4 to 1 retrieve. A 505 jigmaster 5 to 1. A 155 has 2.5 to 1 retrieve. I use the 505. There is no question a jigmaster is better, just don't by a new one. Made in China crap. Get an old one in on ebay or I'm sure someone on this board has a nice one for sale.

[RedBank16]

Have you considered Penn Squidder 140?
Same dimensions as a 155, with a 3 1/3:1 gear ratio and ball bearing.

[frugalfisherman]

Originally Posted by RedBank16

Have you considered Penn Squidder 140?
Same dimensions as a 155, with a 3 1/3:1 gear ratio and ball bearing.

I had one. If you accidently hit the extra lever it goes into freespool both directions. Just a pain.

[Mark G]

thanks to all that responded I picked up a barely used Jigmaster 500s which should work out great I will look for a 505HS on the different sites Tight Lines to all

[bunker dunker]

i have three of the 505hs i purchased in the early 80's and they are all still going strong.i may be a little biased but the 505hs is the best by far.