What is slow jigging?
Slow jigging is a style of jigging that is said to have originated in the Akashi region.
Mainly, the metal jig is made to fall flutteringly and drop to the bottom, and it does not require a violent shaking action like normal jigging. It will be jigging aiming at play fish.
Beginners can easily start as there is no need to shake hard.
slow jigging fish
Slow jigging is basically the same as the fish that can be caught by jigging, such as large blue fish such as yellowtail, amberjack, and amberjack, large root fish including groupers such as longtooth grouper and grouper, red sea bream, and flounder. Makes it easier to catch fish. High-end fish such as gurnard and John Dory may also be caught as a pleasant foreign road.
/slow jigging rod
When choosing a slow jigging rod, it is classified by taper (rod bending) and elasticity (repulsive force). The taper is the condition of the rod, the fast taper is the tip, the regular taper is the berry (middle from the tip of the rod), and the slow taper is the bud (middle of the rod).
Elasticity is the resilience of a rod to return to its original state after being bent. slow jigging rod High resilience (high elasticity) and slow taperis suitable, and many dedicated rods have been released from each manufacturer.
Shimano Grappler Type Slow J B68-3
The grappler type slow J B68-3 is a world standard offshore standard rod and is a slow jigging model equipped with Shimano's latest technology Spiral X and High Power X.
The suitable jig weight is MAX 260g, the suitable line is PE2.5, and it is a medium-class rod that demonstrates its power in areas aiming for depths of up to 100m. It can also be used for mid-deep sea slow jigging aiming at a depth of about 250m.
Daiwa Catalina SJ 60B-3
Daiwa's Catalina SJ 60B-3 is Daiwa's middle-class slow jigging rod, and it is a standard model that can be used for a wide range of medium-sized blue-runners, root fish, cod and red tuna in mid-deep water.
The high-resilience and high-sensitivity HVF Nano Plus blank suitable for slow jigging is reinforced with X45, making it possible to jerk without shaking, and it is a model that can handle unexpectedly large objects. The jig supports up to 260g and the PE line up to 2.5.
slow jigging reel
High rigidity in slow jigging Bait reelis suitable. Rigidity is a word that expresses the durability and toughness of a reel, and a highly rigid reel is essential for big games such as slow jigging.
Other reasons why bait reels are suitable are that they often catch hits during the fall, and you can quickly feel the jig's bottom and prevent it from snagging.
In addition, it is important to use the high gear type when attacking the deep water range well, and the low gear type when luring slowly in the relatively shallow water range, depending on the situation.
Shimano Thorium 1500HG
Shimano's Thorium 1500HG is a high-performance entry model that pursues cost performance, adopting an S compact body that can be gripped firmly and a rigid HAGANE body.
Equipped with a spool lock mechanism that makes it easy to concentrate on jigging, and a clutch auto return mechanism. The 1500HG is the most compact model in the series and is recommended as an introductory model for slow jigging.
Shimano Ocea Jigger 1500HG
The Ocea Jigger 1500HG is a representative jigging bait reel among the bait reels released by Shimano, equipped with high rigidity HAGANE and micro module gear & infinity drive with smooth and light winding feeling and power.
It features a compact body that is easy to palm while having high rigidity. The gear ratio is 6.4, the maximum drag force (kg) is 7kg, and the weight is 405g, making it a recommended model for slow jigging reels.
Daiwa Catalina 15H-SJ
Daiwa's Catalina 15H-SJ is a model developed with the concept of "actual fishing first principle jigging bait" with toughness and power. It becomes an offshore jigging reel with performance.
The gear ratio is 6.4, the maximum drag force (kg) is 8kg, and the weight is 485g, making it a recommended model as a slow jigging reel like the Ocea Jigger.
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Electric reel option
The advantage of using an electric reel for slow jigging is that you can send a heavy jig to a deep water point and attack it with good returns. Disadvantages are the need for batteries and the high cost.
The electric reel suitable for slow jigging is a small and powerful model. In recent years, small electric reels and batteries have been released by various manufacturers, so we recommend a type that is convenient to carry and durable.
Daiwa Seaborg 200J-SJ
Daiwa's Seaborg 200J-SJ is equipped with the functions required for electric slow jigging, and comfortably captures the target mid-deep sea redfish, chromefish, and high-grade root fish. Slow jigging exclusive design modelwill be
An aluminum barrel-shaped knob is mounted on the 85-95mm variable handle arm that can be wound firmly even in manual winding operation, making it a recommended model for electric slow jigging.
Jigs suitable for slow jigging
We will introduce the shape, size, and color of metal jigs suitable for offshore slow jigging.
shape
A metal jig that is suitable for slow jigging makes a weakened bait flutter and fall slowly. thin and flat shapewill be Among them, there are types that flash violently when jerk and jigs that suppress fall speed, so it is good to choose according to the target and situation.
weight
The weight of the metal jig suitable for slow jigging is based on the water depth x 2, but it is adjusted according to the speed of the tide and fall speed. weight is About 150g to 250gis often used, and it changes depending on the target and situation.
Also, it is important to choose a metal jig that matches the tackle. Choose a light jig for light tackle and a heavy jig for hard tackle that targets big fish.
Color
The color of the metal jig suitable for slow jigging is a natural color that is conscious of bait. Silver systemand seen in bait flushing Gold systemis the basis.
Other manufacturers have released orange and pink lures, but it would be a good idea to use the basic silver and gold lures and mix them with the color of the day to build a slow jigging game. Zebra glow color is also popular for root fish.
Major Craft Jig Paravertical Slow Pitch
The slow pitch model of Jig Paravertical is designed to easily turn to the side and minimize the movement distance as much as possible, and is ideal for slow jigging when the predation zone is narrow or when you want to thoroughly and persistently attack the bottom. It's a metal jig. It is also a nice point that the price is cheap.
shimano ocea stinger butterfly wing
Shimano's offshore brand Ossia Series Stinger Butterfly Wing is a metal jig that features an abdominal wing that grabs water when falling and a leaf-shaped body with a slightly rear center of gravity, which generates vibrations during the fall and induces a bite. To do.
slow jigging line system
Introducing the main line and leader for the slow jigging line system.
main line
The main line of slow jigging is based on PE1.5 to 2.0. Slow jigging, in which a metal jig is dropped into a slow, does not require intense action, so you can use a thin line and enjoy bargaining with the target.
In addition, the length should be about 200 to 300m according to the target water depth, and we recommend the 8-strand type, which is stronger than the 4-strand type.
leader
There are nylon lines and fluorocarbon lines for shock leaders suitable for slow jigging. Nylon line is flexible and does not easily get curled, but it is vulnerable to root slippage, while fluorocarbon line is resistant to root slippage and has excellent sensitivity.
Fluorocarbon line is recommended for slow jigging, and it is four times thicker than the main line and tied with a strong FG knot.
Slow jigging hook setting
We will introduce the number and size of hooks, assist lines, etc. for slow jigging hook settings.
number of hooks
There are single and double hooks suitable for slow jigging. Single hooks are used for large hooks, and double hooks are used for small to medium hooks.
The single hook concentrates the force on one point, so you can hook it firmly, preventing it from hooking out due to the swinging of a large fish, and when you want to take a bite that is small and playful, you can use a double hook for a short bite. to ensure hooking.
Also, in normal jigging, hooks are attached only to the front, but in the case of slow jigging, hooks are attached to both the front and rear.
/hook size
The size of the assist hook should be matched to the size of the fish and jig, and the difference in size can result in poor hooking, tangling between hooks, or tangling with the line.
As a guideline, among the hook sizes from 1/0 to 7/0, use a small hook size for small targets and a large hook size for large targets so that the hook does not get entangled in the metal jig. The point is to choose
assist line length
The point is to adjust the length of the assist line according to the size of the metal jig used. Slow jigging that uses a maximum of 4 hooks can not only move the original metal jig if the front and back hooks are entangled, but even if it is hooked, it may come apart.
Choose an assist line that is long enough so that the front and back hooks do not get entangled.
How to shrug of slow jigging
I will introduce two basic actions for slow jigging. What these two have in common is that the action should not be too slow. Don't move the jig slowly just because it's "slow" jigging, but keep in mind that the action should be instantaneous.
slow pitch jerk
After the jig touches the bottom, turn the reel handle 1/4 to 1/2 to float the jig. At this time, the repulsive force of the rod causes the jig to act, and then the weight of the jig causes it to fall.
After falling, turn the handle again to make the jig move... doing this continuously is the slow pitch jerk.
long fall
For a long fall, the rod tip is pointed straight down, and then the rod is pulled straight up to float the jig.
It can fall a much longer distance than slow pitch jerk, and you can appeal to fish more thoroughly.
/Challenge Shore Throw!
Just as there is shore jigging that is done from land, slow jigging also has a fishing method called shore throw that is done from land. Shore throws, like slow jigging, are effective on less active fish. The same tackle can be used as for shore jigging, but it would be best to use a tackle dedicated to shore throws.
A jig with a slow fall speed is good, and jigs for shore throws are also on sale. As with normal slow jigging, the repulsive force of the rod is used to make the jig move, so when you cast and sink the jig to the target range, invite it with a slow pitch jerk.
For more information on Shore Throws, please see the article below.
Enjoy slow jigging with the optimal tackle system
About slow jigging, I introduced the features and tackle system, but how was it? Slow jigging, which does not require vigorous metal jig movement, is easy to start even for beginners, making it a popular salt lure fishing. Please go out to the field and enjoy slow jigging.
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