Coming straight from Japan and developed by a deep-water angler called Norihiro Sato, this revolutionary fishing technique consists in bouncing the jig with a more or less strong amplitude (50 cm to more than 2 m). Do not hesitate to vary the animations in order to make it more "alive" with sudden accelerations and tremors. The game consists of blowing up the jig with precise movements in order to mimic a wounded fish trying and failing to swim away from the seafloor. The animation can be done as well with pulls and releases on the cane as by a simple recovery with the reel. The main thing is to stick as much as possible to the reliefs of the bottom. The initial handling is carried out by lowering and raising the rod parallel to the surface. From this initial position, it will be possible to lower the scion or raise it during the animation in order to vary the action of your jig. Slow Jigging requires a slower gesture than conventional jigging and is distinguished by a lighter material and a much more technical approach. This technique must be practiced to the maximum vertically for a perfect control of the lingcoy. It will therefore be necessary to adapt its lead to the depth as well as the speed of your drift. A wide choice of slow jigs which are masters of deception will therefore be required.
There are three different types of handling in slow jigging:
1. Slow pitch: series of short shots (15/20 cm) executed at a slow pace (1 soft scion stroke every 1 to 2 seconds). The recovery with the reel is carried out by traction at the rate of 1/8 to 1/2 turn of crank per pull.
2. High pitch: series of high-amplitude shots where the cane is raised high towards the sky gently and gradually. It will be necessary to wait for cane raised that the scion finishes working the lingcoy. The reel recovery is about 1 turn of crank per pull.
3. Long fall: the scion is violently folded back towards the water. This gesture is often executed after a High Pitch to have a huge amplitude. It can also be performed after a slow pitch in case of touch so that the fish attacks again. The slow jig then flows gently horizontally, twirling in an attractive way.
Slow Jigging is in fact the combination of these different types of handling performed at changing rhythms. These movements always remain relatively slow in order to benefit from the ability of the slow jig to be attractive on the descent. As with all lures, variations in the tempo as well as in the amplitude of the gesture will make your jig more alive and therefore much more attractive. The slow jig works both on the ascent and during the releases thanks to its unique design. Almost half of the catches are made during this release phase. With its asymmetrical profile, the slow jig descends by butterflying on itself horizontally or by making a very slow dead leaf descent. A form of extreme rolling and wide deviations that are very attractive on fish. The fisherman must therefore wait to feel the weight of his jig again after the descent before giving back a jerk. Since the slow jig fishes both on the descent and on the ascent, it is possible to exploit only the layers of water in the immediate vicinity of the bottom in order to target benthic species without having to systematically raise your jig to the surface. The rod needs to be very flexible and parabolic during the fight while the fitting to be appropriately supported. Necessary to compensate for its elasticity by raising the cane high while very quickly milling several turns in order to deeply anchor the hooks in the powerful jaws of the predator. It might be necessary to repeat this action at least two or three times, both with the rod and the reel in order not to suffer untimely stalls. Almost all marine predators will be interested in this type of lures either near the bottom (such as groupers dentis and pagres) or in open water (such as amberjacks, pelamides and tunas). Having tried it, know that you will be amazed to see the impressive curvatures of these rods in view of their incredible finesse. Slow jigging is a technique with seemingly limitless potential. This high-tech way of fishing is all about finesse, balance, and really knowing your gear. You need to know exactly how much drag you can safely pile on and how quickly you can reel in when the fish runs your way. Sensations guaranteed!
Inchiku is an old traditional technique of Japanese fishermen. Very clever structure of the bullet shape jig head and octopus skirt armed by two hooks tied on a solid braid, which looks really swimming on the simple retrieve. The body of the lead lure has retained the warhead shape of its origins with a generally flat upper face while the lower side has a concave shape resembling the keel of a boat. This specific shape gives the Inchiku a flickering horizontal swim with unstable points of support on the water that have the effect of producing a left right oscillation on its axis (rolling). At the same time, the joint between the body and the octopus transmits a natural and very attractive movement of the flexible part representing the tentacles of a small cephalopod. Glow or sound effect makes an Inchiku irresistible for many fish. It swims better in the diagonal alignment than in the straight down vertical alignment. You can do either steady retrieve, some change of pace and some rod actions. It is also advisable to practice breaks with your Inchiku which, thanks to the rolling of the body and the joint with the flexible part, will continue to be attractive even when stopped. Inchiku is very versatile and is aimed at a large number of fish. The small squid it represents is certainly a favorite prey for a majority of species, some of which are sometimes not very carnivorous. Near the bottom, it will affect all benthic predators like dentis, pagres, scorpion fish, etc. In open water, we also caught pelamides, bonitous and even tuna.
This technique is also called Tai-Kabura. The modification of the traditional fishing technique has developed to this popular snapper game. “Tai” means Red Snapper. Kabura is a shaped jig head with “skirts” and “ties” which swim with rather small hooks. These lures are supposed to imitate small octopuses evolving near the bottom. They are equipped with lightweight assist hooks that are easily sucked in by predators during the attack. Red Snappers peck and tease a lot sometimes before making the bite. The skirt consists of silicone strands that swell and retract in water creating a very attractive volume effect. Long silicone trailers vibrate and undulate at the slightest animation and feature the legs of the cephalopod. Basically, we don’t make any actions. A slow steady retrieve from 0.5 to 2 turns per second. The skirts and ties flutter to attract fish. Changing the colors and the jig head shapes are considered important. You can try different speed, but making actions is said to be ineffective. The species targeted by this type of luring are primarily benthic species such as pagres, dentis, capons but it is also possible to touch serioles, wolves (named there "suzukis"). This type of technique was initially intended for fisheries in less than 50 m of bottom. It is perfect for difficult and educated fish in highly caught areas thanks to the finesse of the lines used and the very realistic presentation of these lures. A carnivore is as programmed to attack what is fleeing, let us not forget. The fish sees the object of its curiosity fleeing upwards to the surface, which prompts it to attack it. A simple technique to adopt, accessible to all and which brings back magnificent fish.
Originated in Polynesia and rapidly becoming popular in all Asia, jigging is also called speed/vertical jigging. As the name suggests, the animation is very fast and consists of an energetic recovery. The pace of the jerks is high and this repetition proves physically demanding. It is therefore reserved for people who are sufficiently sporty. Normally, the rod is wedged under the arm, we pull on the rod and at the same time, we make a reel turn, it's a perfectly synchronized move. The result generated by this movement ascend the jig by jerk while giving an illusion of fleeing prey. Our goal is to imitate a fish trying to escape, quickly passing through the layers of water without pauses. The retrieve speed should be fast enough to create this illusion. Usually, we don't bring the jig up to the surface, after 20 to 30 turns, we drop the jig again, we lift the rod up rapidly to avoid hanging and repeat this movement until a fish hit your lure. You will not feel any fish bite, your jig will only be stopped, your rod will bend, your retrieve will be blocked and you will hear your reel screaming. That’s jigging! A vertical jig is made of a long and slender piece of metal that cuts through the water mimicking an injured baitfish. Vertical jigs will have one or more dangling hooks attached to a split ring which can be attached to the top or the bottom of the jig. No matter which type of jig you are using, knowing how to set up a jig is important. That means matching the weight of each jig to the depth at which you are fishing.
Fishing with live bait or dead bait is a unique challenge. It all depends on what type of fish you are trying to hook. The best thing about using a live bait is the scent it creates in the water and the movement of a wounded baitfish which is simulated perfectly. because that is exactly what you are using. Most of the big predator fish you are trying to catch prefer the lone, wounded examples of their prey. When a baitfish struggles on a line, that is what drives them into the striking frenzy. Catching your own baitfish can have some advantages as well. Firstly, you save money getting it fight off the side of the boat. Secondly, this bait fish is the exact type of prey moving through the waters where you are located. The predators are already attuned to striking the fish you find schooling around you. Bringing those baitfish in and putting them on a hook makes them exactly what your target fish are already looking. On the other hand, nothing drives a predator to strike hard in the water like the smell of blood and fresh meat. Using dead bait can really give you an advantage here. There are multiple species to try, from sardines to squid. One drawback of dead bait is the lack of movement. Simulating that with your reel technique is important. Often, dipping the dead bait into the water and testing how it moves and jerks can key you in on what you need to do with your line. You want to make the bait look like it is alive.
In a nutshell, trolling is a fishing technique that employs dragging a hooked lure or a live bait through the water from a moving boat. Of course, trolling has a lot more to it than just dragging a few lines through the water. Depending on where you’re fishing and the species you’re targeting, you can troll for fish in a wide variety of ways. From essential fishing gear to picking your spots and presentation tactics, the options are endless. We thus simulate a prey in swimming action supposed to trigger the attack of crossed predators on its trajectory. In the majority of cases the swimming depth of the lures (which depends on the speed of the boat, the shape of the lures, the distance of the trolling and the currents involved) is between the surface of the water and a maximum depth of about 35 meters by carefully adding weights to the line. The fish targeted are all hunter fish like albacore, bonito and many more. Trolling is, without question, one of the best techniques an angler can try. Deadly effective and incredibly fun, this is one of the most addictive ways to catch fish.
