Here is a link to a website that gives instructions on how other assists hooks could be tied. This website is maintained by a very experience jigger, Tak.
Assist Hooks- Jigging
I reckon this is the easiest way to tie your own assist hook. I found this to be the simplest way and has yet to fail me so far.
First, estimate the length of assist cord needed and cut of slightly more than the estimated needed length.
Next, tie an overhead knot but do not over tighten.
Slip the hook into the overhand loop.
Tighten the knot and pull the assist cord through the eye of the hook.
Pull the knot tight against the hook eye and its done!
Some anglers add a drop or 2 of super glue to the knot for added security.
STELLA SW 08 MODEL
The JDM Shimano Stella 20000PG has always been my dream reel. Check out the latest Stella promotion video here. But at a price tag of around $1100 USD, seems like I'll have to buy mine second hand. That means waiting for people to sell the previous model Stellas when they change to the 08' model.
The Stella 8000PG would be a good reel for lighter applications. It holds 300m of PE4 line, max drag of 25 kg and a low cranking ratio of 1: 4.9 makes it a very good light/mid jigging reel. Although I still thinking why the max drag is so high for such a reel. Maybe someone can enlighten me?
Sydney Jigging
The first jigging trip for 2008 went ok. Caught 1 Kingfish weighing in at approx 9kg. According to Jim the captain our trip was the first trip that managed to land keeper size fish. All of the 7 anglers (except 1 managed) to land a decent Kingie and some even manageg to bring up Flutemouths ( AKA trumpet Fish). The only angler that scored zero must have angered Poseidon or something. During one particular drift when 4 angler managed to get a hook up, he got no hits and instead got bitten off by Leather Jackets. The following drift 3 anglers managed to get hook ups while he could only watch. When we chanced upon a school of Dolphin Fish AKA MAHI-MAHI, he caught nothing too! I don't believe in Fishing Luck but.... What can I say.
Anyway, the Mahis were caught on jigging rigs without jigs. We simply attached bait to them and cast it out. What a sight when all jigging rods were used as casting rods.
My kingie!
Kelvin with his first Kingie.
Kelvin with his Flutemouth. 
Kelvin with both his and my fish.
Tackles used:
Daiwa Catalina Stick 6/7s
Daiwa Saltiga Z4500
50 lbs Tuff line
80 lbs Fisherman Leader
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