A slow-pitch rod has a leisurely, even recoil that lifts and then “pitches” the jig, allowing it to kick to the side and fall in an enticing way. Most slow-pitch rods are built without a foregrip, which is the cork or EVA section above the reel seat.
What are jigging rods used for?
Jigging is using usually large metal jigs that you drop straight down and work vertically under the boat… hopefully over a reef or structure holding fish. A jig rod is often (but not always) short and designed to work line classes and lure weights that are relatively heavy.
Which is better fast or slow jigging?
Fast jigging retrieves are more effective for our target species, too slow and we get inundated with smaller reef species such as swallowtail. We work our jigs up to around 10 – 15m off the reef, then we free-spool the jig back to the bottom and start again.
Can you use a jigging rod for bottom fishing?
Registered. Simply put, you can bottom fish with a jigging rod and do okay, hard to jig well with a bottom rig. As Lundy said, you can spend as much as you want on jigging set-up or get something pretty decent without taking out a second mortgage.
How do I choose a jigging rod?
Things you want in a quality jigging rod include a very sensitive blank, comfortable and sensitive handle material, an overall lightweight design, and a compact package.
Can you slow jig with a spinning rod?
Both conventional and spinning reels can be used for most slow-pitch applications. Some anglers may find that the rhythmic rod lift, drop, and quarter-turn of the reel handle is easier to achieve with a spinning rod.
What kind of rod is used for jigging?
The best bass rods for jigs are going to be rated for heavy power with fast action tips. A longer rod works really well with jigs, so you want a casting rod that is at least seven feet. So much of jig fishing is about raising and lowering the rod tip.
What is slow jigging and fast jigging?
Unlike “Speed jigging” where jig falls in a straight line, slow jig will fluttering all way down, increasing your chances of catch fish.
How long should a jigging rod be?
Typically the length is 4’10” to 5’6″ with 5’0″-5’2″ being the sweet spot for most. My longest jigging rod is 5’9″ which I use double duty for casting to Mahi when they are close to the boat.
What is fast jigging rod?
Two categories of rods are available, rods for SPEED jigging, a short and stiffer rod for fast lure animation over the entire water column. And the SLOW PITCH jigging rods, a slightly longer rod, more flexible for slower and more sensitive animations, a rod which will be used to animate lures closer to the bottom.
Can you slow pitch jig in shallow water?
For quite a few seasons now I’ve enjoyed success with small inchiku jigs in shallow bays, harbour channels and inshore margins over a variety of bottom types. It’s a technique that works well on snapper, but also takes other species, including trevally, kingfish, gurnard and kahawai.
How long should slow pitch jigging leader be?
Leader. It’s common to have 5 to 8 meters of leader of Fluorocarbon. The leader is knotted to a solid ring, which is connected to a split ring which holds the jig and another solid ring with assist hooks.
What makes a good slow jig rod?
What gear is needed? Although not absolutely essential, slow-jig fishing is by far best done with purpose built rods, which tend to be very long and thin with a soft, slow action.
What is the best gear ratio for slow jigging?
Slow pitch jigging utilizes 1 turn pitch, as well as 1/2, 1/4, and 1/8 turn pitch. It depends on the depth of your field but at least 80cm max retrieve length, if possible 90cm or more.
Jigger LD by Shimano.
| Model | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Gear Ratio | 6.2 / 4.1 |
| Max Speed | 96cm / 64cm |
| Handle Length | 70cm |
| Price | JPY50,000 |
What makes a good jig rod?
Ideally, high quality jig rods for bass need to have two main characteristics: casting accuracy, and enough power to pull a hard fighting fish away from cover as fast as possible. In addition, they also need to be long enough to work a jig effectively.
What is jigging technique for fishing?
The jigging technique mainly involves catching fish by impaling (piercing) them with special hooks. In jigging generally, the line must be jerked to pierce the fish with sharp weighted hooks that when pulled will have sufficient momentum to penetrate the fish thereby preventing their escape.
What is the difference between an overhead rod and spinning rod?
The overhead rod will have more guides while having a smaller first (or stripper) guide. The spin version will have less guides, their spacing will be different and the first guide will be significantly larger.
Do you use swivel for jigging?
Yes, I always use a snap swivel with jigging spoons. I use a small swivel at all times with the possible exception of tiny tungstens in shallow water. Haven’t noticed any negative effects.