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slow pitch
Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2015 6:09 pm
by K R lip
OK so I started looking into vert jigging and came across something that's called slow pitch jigging aka slow pitch jerk. I could not find much info most of it was in Japanese it looks like speed jigging but slowed down and more jig action. Jigs are short and fat and rod is different then speed jigging does anybody do slow pitch and or have any info on it I can find the rods and jigs on fleebay but not in any us seller. I'm not looking to buy anything. Just looking for info and opinion on it. It looks less stressing on body.
Re: slow pitch
Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2015 7:23 pm
by keepinitreel
It can be very effective done properly. I personally prefer high speed jigging but I have seen people catch different species on the slow pitch like Cobia and Muttons. Its almost the same concept just different action with the jigs and not as strenuous.
Re: slow pitch
Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2015 7:31 pm
by HJared
Re: slow pitch
Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2015 8:02 pm
by K R lip
Thank you guys I'm surprised there isn't more info and a bigger following for it in us
Re: slow pitch
Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2015 9:02 pm
by fishnfool73
Slow pitch literally just started in the US in the last year. Not much difference than the Lucanus style of fishing.
Re: slow pitch
Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2015 9:04 pm
by gdm phil
I prefer the speed jig, if your arm aint hurting you aint jigging
Re: slow pitch
Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2015 9:20 pm
by K R lip
I'm OK with speed jigging but I know 2 ppl that can't due to health reasons it might be an option for them I just need to get the hang of it I never tried I did get a super budget set up tiger light 112 to 200 and a reel I know I'm going to have to replace the reel soon but it will get me out there for now. Off shore angler friget 6000 $ 145 together with 65 braid
Re: slow pitch
Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2015 11:41 pm
by linh
Slow jigging is a lot more productive than speed jigging. My buddy made a believer out of me with slow jigs and madai jigs.
Re: slow pitch
Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2015 11:45 pm
by Leadslinger
Started trying something somewhat similar, the flat fall jig. My shoulders cannot hold up to speed jigging for long.
Re: slow pitch
Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 9:47 am
by K R lip
Flat fall u say
Can u use a vert jigging rod for that cause the action is on the fall not reeling up
Re: slow pitch
Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 10:53 am
by BEOWULF
"Everything old is new again" lol
Re: slow pitch
Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 9:03 pm
by Rare
You guys are not living till you start "micro jigging!!!"
Re: slow pitch
Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 10:59 pm
by gdm phil
what ever kinda jiggin I do clearly seems to work, fast slow dont matter
Re: slow pitch
Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 12:04 am
by Leadslinger
K R lip wrote:Flat fall u say
Can u use a vert jigging rod for that cause the action is on the fall not reeling up
I did. So far in two trips I hooked kingfish and sizeable chunk of Florida lol.
Re: slow pitch
Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 3:13 pm
by K R lip
Im going to have to give that a try. Thank for the info
Re: slow pitch
Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 3:29 pm
by HJared
Leadslinger wrote:Started trying something somewhat similar, the flat fall jig. My shoulders cannot hold up to speed jigging for long.
We're u getting hit on the drop or was it on the fall while jigging slowly?
Re: slow pitch
Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 3:57 pm
by gdm phil
I think its safe to say we all have slow jigged before, when that 11 am hour rolls around your slow jigging
Re: slow pitch
Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 4:14 pm
by HJared
gdm phil wrote:I think its safe to say we all have slow jigged before, when that 11 am hour rolls around your slow jigging
Slow jigging= what fast jigging after 6 hours
Re: slow pitch
Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 7:57 pm
by Miami_Chris
BEOWULF wrote:"Everything old is new again" lol
Pretty much... It's essentially different styles of flutter jigs.
Most people go after bottom fish with this style, and the "slow pitch" jigs seem to run 30-40 bucks a pop with out assist hooks. My pockets just aren't deep enough to donate that to the local wrecks and reefs. Hell, I hate losing my $4 dollar bank sinker to the bottom, let alone a 40 dollar jig.
With that said, I am looking forward to all you guys jigging your life away on the pulley ridge trip, so you can tire yourselves out, and clear the deck
Re: slow pitch
Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 8:25 pm
by HJared
No wreck to catch at pr. Dude I fish non stop I might take an iv and feeding tube and a cathader so I don't have to move.
Re: slow pitch
Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 8:38 pm
by Rare
Miami_Chris wrote: Hell, I hate losing my $4 dollar bank sinker to the bottom, let alone a 40 dollar jig
Hello, $4 for a bank sinker is outrageous! How many ounce are we talking about here?
Re: slow pitch
Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 8:48 pm
by Rare
The past few jigging trip have been successful out there. Tim was glad he bought his smith limited edition rod $600
he added a real reel, BX400XN Slammer $980 from new zealand & matching clothes but you cant see.... this gem is what he brought up from the deep blue sea!!! Make sure to upgrade all your gear before the trip!!!!
Re: slow pitch
Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 9:07 pm
by Miami_Chris
16-24 ounces. 20-24 ounces being the norm for getting down on the wrecks. I lost 4 20 ounce banks last weekend, it sucked lol.
I'll actually be bringing a new 400 bx accurate on the pr trip. Bought it for local fishing, but will be a blast out there on the red groupers/muttons. 20+ lbs of useable drag is incredible for that tiny reel.
Re: slow pitch
Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2015 12:15 am
by BEOWULF
Is that a giant mutant porgy???
Re: slow pitch
Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2015 8:48 am
by Rare
Miami_Chris wrote:16-24 ounces. 20-24 ounces being the norm for getting down on the wrecks. I lost 4 20 ounce banks last weekend, it sucked lol..
Chris what does a 16oz bank cost you? $4.00? If you so, you are paying a premium for it. That's .25 cent an ounce
Re: slow pitch
Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2015 10:08 am
by Miami_Chris
A 16 ounce costs me over 3 bucks at the couple shops I frequent, even on eBay, and it just goes up from there. How much are you paying? I might just not be looking in the right places.
Re: slow pitch
Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2015 2:19 pm
by Rare
Between 0.14 to 16.5 cents an ounce. An average of $2.56 1lb. When I get home I will post 2 links. One link we do a group buy of 65lb. If you are fishing plenty and seems that you are...you and your buddies can do a group buy and just buy what you need.
Re: slow pitch
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2015 9:49 am
by Leadslinger
Miami_Chris wrote:A 16 ounce costs me over 3 bucks at the couple shops I frequent, even on eBay, and it just goes up from there. How much are you paying? I might just not be looking in the right places.
Two options for you if you want to try them out, lead bandit and another guy who doesn't have a website, Ace Sinker
dmbjr@optonline.net. I use both and they're fantastic.
Re: slow pitch
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2015 10:20 am
by Rare
Lead bandit is one, check cause when he is busy with orders you can be push back 2weeks plus..
The other is Johnny leadpot on ebay.
Re: slow pitch
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2015 11:17 am
by Miami_Chris
thanks guys, looked up ace sinker and he seems to be on thehulltruth and has good feedback. 1.99 a lb for bank sinkers!
*edit* after reading more, ace sinker isn't pouring lead anymore... sucks because that price was just too good.