Slow Pitch Jigging - Expert Tips with Reel Deal Tackle - Part 1 - Rod & Reel Setup

Slow Pitch Jigging, aka SPJ, is the latest craze in offshore saltwater fishing. At first glance, one look at a typical slow pitch rod and you would not think it was powerful enough to catch a 10 pound fish. However, avid SPJ anglers are tackling everything from snapper, grouper, yellowfin tuna, and swordfish on SPJ gear with great success.
After accepting a recent invitation to join Mike Lipski and several other SPJ pro's for a deep jigging adventure to Pulley Ridge in the Tortugas, I thought it might be a good idea if I learned a think or two about SPJ and picked up a rod to get ready for the trip. Mike Lipski is owner of Reel Deal Tackle in Pompano Beach. Their shop is stocked with all of the right stuff for whatever type of fishing you want to do and they are the foremost experts in the world of SPJ with an entire section of the store devoted to the SPJ craft. If you're like me and just getting started, hopefully you find the information in this video very helpful when it comes to choosing the rod, reel, and gear you need to get started!
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[@siobhanbuchanan-johnston7984]

Final update: this little reel is the little engine that could kzbin.infoUgkxSlytCJqozTF7EbdP4LWP-HUXf9WRDJ0e . It performed flawlessly and was easy to adjust drag in the moment while I was battling a 35lb bat ray behemoth. Mind you, this reel is spooled with only 25 lb braid and 25 mono topshot. It's paired with the kastking telescopic heavy power rod and the two work well together. This has now earned my respect and confidence when traveling and fishing. If you have ever hooked into large rays and sharks, you know they pull extremely hard and can run forever! This thing clamped down on the fish and was easy to adjust during the fight. It has a nice decently fast retrieve as well. Twice the fish went on mad runs and I was able to gain back line quickly to avoid spooling.

[@gabrielmerienne5463]

Great video, excellent info! Thank you for sharing!

[@rayarca6644]

Well explained! Very nice Vid.

[@jorgeferrer7319]

Brother freaking awesome video ..... I'm pumped...awesome.. seriously. Great job.

[@michaelyanni4422]

If you’re into slow jigging there’s not a better video thanks guys explain very well

[@fishbluewater]

Thank you!!

[@jasielm5258]

Great video

[@bajacobs3165]

Glad I found this channel. Subscribed. Great info.

[@fishbluewater]

Glad you found us too!

[@striper8311]

Awesome explanation

[@bunsguns8222]

One of the better slow pitch vids. Thanks from the west coast!

[@fishbluewater]

Glad you enjoyed! New videos are published every week!

[@thejackfishingmanokwari8388]

waaaoooo recomended mate,,,, i like rockcaster fishing story jig

[@felixvargas4112]

Excellent video!

[@fishbluewater]

Thanks for the feedback 👍🏻

[@uncleornash]

nice n great tips sir..

[@fishbluewater]

Thanks

[@orlyerese]

Nice tools for jigging master..shout out from Philippines...all ways support your video

[@fishbluewater]

Thank you!

[@shawnmeredith3975]

Moving to the Philippines soon, thankful for this video. Thank you.

[@rickbold9337]

I’m moving thee too! Negros Island

[@limegreen77mr.greentoyou63]

I want that whole setup

[@Jritchey1211]

Mikey Mike 💯

[@christopherc930]

fye vid jamie

[@Rick95593]

Just ordered that hearty rise rod power 3 I’m out in Cali can’t wait for it to get here to slay some tuna

[@fishbluewater]

What reel?

[@DanTheFireman]

I've got the Tokayo (Hearty Rise) SJ3 Power1 with an Accurate 500 narrow spool 2 speed, sweet combo. Have three of the Accurate 2 speeds, when you drop into low gear it reels so easy you'd think the fish got off. The Ocean Jigger (gray one with the slow fall lever) is a really nice reel also ( heavier than the Accurates), paired with a Poseidon custom rod is a pleasure to fish.

[@crazycoyanzz6772]

Nice video... that explain how the fishing style much more exciting to do.. f you have old slow jigging reel can i have it pls, 😊😊 i do fishing but only shore casting , really wanted to try jigging and cought decent size for a living.... thankssss

[@fishingtacklechannel]

Once you go jigging, you never go back. When I lived in Japan and Korea, every fisherman uses jigging rod and reel. I can’t believe america is like a decades behind most countries out there.. great video!

[@anton2417]

It depends, I mostly use bait but then again i fish in norway in 100-300m depth.

[@pickle9232]

Surface lures are More fun

[@kenth6140]

Sal 35jh is very smoothest. Very powerful. 47 inch re.crank

[@kurtis105]

I can't find anywhere online where yo-zuri braid is as strong as old mate suggested? Any videos of proof?

[@Grady252]

By chance, was that Diawa Reel the Saltiga SAGLD35 model? It was hard to tell. That is the one I am chasing now but I want the 2 speed model to have a chance at getting the grouper off the bottom. Maybe he was showing a single speed model? Also, I found the brand rod was called Hearty Rise. I have the Diawa Harrier rod also in my sights to go with the Saltiga reel.

[@fishbluewater]

It's the LD35JH. Loving it so far!

[@jerrykozak3865]

@@fishbluewaterhow much was the whole set up all together ?? How do you pronounce the rod name or spelling ??

[@DanTheFireman]

@@jerrykozak3865 Tokayo is the brand (Hearty Rise). 600 for the rod and 600+ for accurate Valiant 500 2 speed, 1300 spooled. I had a Truth (now called Seigler) and hated it, never right from day one so sent it back and they did nothing so I gave it to a guide buddy to play with. The Accurates are hard to beat.

[@triathletechink69]

I always thot it was just me and I was jigging wrong, with vertical jigging. After like 3 drops for real, the sweat pouring outta my pores like a faucet.

[@marcgigliello4142]

In terms of the way you jig, is there a different way to jig when it comes to micro jigging or is the only difference the depth of water. I’m on the east coast, I’d like to try this with fluke and bass fishing from depths of 80-150 + feet.

[@fishbluewater]

I have not experimented with the micro jigs yet, however, the concept is the same so I would not expect the technique to change. I would recommend you reach out to the crew at Reel Deal Bait & Tackle in Pompano Beach. They will likely have some good insight for you.

[@jemilatlig2342]

I slow off if nj 3 to. 4 times per week. Concepts hold. I use micro as well as jigs upto 280 grams. My go to us 112 and 135 most of the time. I pulled 3 striper less then 2 miles out over 35lbs on them just last week. Was dropping out at the rock pile in 180 to 230 caught so many black sea bass and blues i could barely reel anymore. No exaggeration if i lifted more than 3 times thought something was wrong.

[@captnjerry4950]

I am trying to find info about this tackle shop but can't seem to find anything. I would like to stop there. I would appreciate any help. You have done a really good video. Thanks

[@fishbluewater]

Glad you enjoyed it! They are located in Pompano Beach and their number is 954-280-2248. Tell’em fishbluewater sent ya!!

[@shoregamesdxb]

Tokayo rods 👌🏽

[@hornmtn]

What do you use to keep jig secured to rod when on the boat? Is that some sort of rubber band?

[@fishbluewater]

Shops sell Velcro straps that work well but a heavy duty rubber band will do the job also

[@jimhilliker7641]

Hello. I'm a lefty and need to know if the direction of the spiral wrapped guides matter? Should the guides spiral away from the reel handle?

[@fishbluewater]

Great question. I don’t think that’s a factor whether you are right or left handed but I would contact Reel Deal Bait and Tackle Pompano Beach for confirmation

[@fazleyabas5758]

Great video, pls help me setup slow jigging, currently im use OJ1501HG,mainline 20lbs,rod Pe#2. Its ok or need to change new mainline and rod setup

[@fishbluewater]

Great setup!

[@NemoBusy]

Super Video ..🤩🤌🤙

[@cresendiz84]

I have the following Saltigas: LD55 2spd, LD40 2spd, LD35 2spd, 30HA star drag, 10H star drag. Which would be best for the Megalodon PE 6-10 that I just bought?

[@fishbluewater]

I would go with one of the two speed lever drag reels. Match the size and weight of the reel to the weight of the rod. If you are going to be deep jigging make sure you go with a reel that gives you plenty of line capacity

[@sunilramnath9660]

Excellent excellent video 👏👏👏👏👏. Can you please post the name, specs and cost of the rod and reel that was selected for you for the deeper depths? I am new to slow pitch as well. Do you do international sales? I am in Trinidad in the Caribbean.

[@fishbluewater]

Sorry we do not sell equipment but you can reach out to Jyg Pro or Johnny Jigs and they can help you for sure!

[@mrdanger4851]

Hey man nice video thanks for makin it, gave me CONFIDENCE in my slow j setup! I think that was the ingredient i need. BTW are All married fisherman such sissies? All are scared to let their wives know what they bought lol. I work at a B&T shop in Longneck Del and I hear that statement Daily lol. Thanks again for this video

[@fishbluewater]

Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@vincci1794]

❤ from Malaysia

[@dannyshepard9293]

Could you post the info on the Rod & Reel combo he recommended? Thanks - enjoyed the videos 1 & 2!

[@fishbluewater]

Danny the rod and reels are listed in the description section for the video.

[@besearchingforwisdom6267]

@@fishbluewater No they're not

[@jemilatlig2342]

Accurate spj 300 for under 600ft spj 500 n if over 600ft. Temple reef makes 3 great choices depending on your budget. Biggest factor how much do you want to spend.

[@dannyshepard9293]

@@fishbluewater not there.. just the link to store.

[@dannyshepard9293]

@@jemilatlig2342 thanks.. any info on the Rods?

[@manuelpinzon9854]

Do you have any Rod for Spinning Jigging ?

[@brenterwin99611]

Can you tell me what model rod this is? Jigger II or Jigger III is it an S what weight anything to narrow my search down. Thanks.

[@fishbluewater]

Which rod are you asking about? The Hearty Rise we featured or Daiwa Harrier?

[@ShipMonster]

Slow pitch work in Jacksonville?

[@seanblanch9536]

What slow pitch rod and reel combo are they using for swordfish?

[@fishbluewater]

Not aware of many people that are slow pitch fishing for sword but we can ask around

[@seanblanch9536]

@@fishbluewater In your video description you stated people are using SPJ for swordfish. "However, avid SPJ anglers are tackling everything from snapper, grouper, yellowfin tuna, and SWORDFISH on SPJ gear with great success. " I just wanted to know more. Thanks.

[@fifisik1576]

Hello, would you recommend a 2 piece jigging rod ?

[@fishbluewater]

We have a 2 piece Jyg pro rod and it fishes nice!

[@juanm_23]

Not sure if I missed it, but leader # recommendations?

[@fishbluewater]

We were fishing 30 to 40 pound fluoro leader

[@rudyperez1938]

What was the size of that reel yiu showed.

[@melanielindana4172]

Can you advice please what is the best set up size for deep jigging 200 to 300m deep . Using jig size of 300 to 400 grams max. And what size of braidline need to use. . Thank you so much

[@fishbluewater]

The lighter the braid the better. In that depth I would run with 20lb braid

[@melanielindana4172]

@@fishbluewater what about the size of the reel please and can you recommend me the brand reel and budget friendly. Thank you sp much

[@bringit3164]

Did you pick up a reel? If so what did you end up buying?

[@melanielindana4172]

no i havent buy yet cant decide. as im not really expert on it.

[@bringit3164]

I'm new aswell but I ordered a Shimano Ocea Jigger F Custom from Japan. I spent $380 on it. Not sure if you want to spend that much but I figured wth I might aswell get one of the best reels at a great discount.

[@manuelpinzon9854]

I'm looking for a Micro Slow Pitch Rod for Spinning 20 pound Max.

[@fishbluewater]

Reach out to Johnny Jigs or Jyg Pro for recommendations

[@jefffrizzle2001]

Can I use a Calcutta 400d to jig for snapper?

[@fishbluewater]

Would probably want to stick to shallower fishing with that reel or scale down to a lighter braid in the 20 to 30 lb range. Does not hold enough line for deeper jigging

[@gonefishingbalichannel9192]

tokayo is the best rod for slow jigging bro

[@ryanferrari3737]

Do they make slow pitch reels left handed?..

[@fishbluewater]

Absolutely. Reel Deal Tackle in Pompano Beach will have what you need

[@levibates8148]

Hi, what is the name and model # of the Daiwa Harrier Rod

[@fishbluewater]

Hearty Rise SJ3S 581C/500

[@raidenarmstrong3346]

What’s the PE rating for those rods?

[@fishbluewater]

Not sure what you are asking

[@marklayland5424]

What’s the name of that fishing rod, Japanese carbon?

[@fishbluewater]

Hearty Rise

[@patrocinioiiiapura1872]

How long should be the rod in slow jigging?

[@fishbluewater]

The majority of the SPJ rods are in the 6 foot range

[@manuelpinzon9854]

Should I use Mono Leader or Flurocarbon ?

[@fishbluewater]

Fluoro for sure

[@manuelpinzon9854]

@@fishbluewater I'm using 30 pounds Braid , how big should be my Leader for Jigging ?

[@captainjaxfishing3444]

💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪

[@pissywilly]

I kayak fish on the gulf coast. Deepest we see is about 20' 😅

[@fishbluewater]

I’ve gone 90 miles from Cape Coral just to be in 60 ft of water 💀

[@pissywilly]

@@fishbluewater that's where I live. Crazy actually how shallow it is. We are going to have more trips to the east coast in 2022. Tight lines great vid!

[@fishbluewater]

@@pissywilly appreciate the kind words. Tight lines

[@mikeoltedal5383]

What is an asid wrap ?

[@fishbluewater]

Wrap pattern style

[@ATC235]

Can u post a link to that setup

[@fishbluewater]

Which set up are you asking about?

[@flyjets]

I'm right hand dominant. When bottom fishing I've always used a Penn Senator type real with a right hand crank and the butt of the rod tucked under my right arm. I just bought a slow pitch rig with a right hand crank and it feels totally wrong. I've sent the reel back in favor of a left hand crank... I'm wondering what most of you are using if you're right hand dominant... Never seems to be addressed anywhere....

[@fishbluewater]

I’m a lefty but used to fishing with right hand reels. Like anything else the more you do it the more comfortable you will get with it

[@husseinmesharafa2843]

Can you please list the Rod Type

[@fishbluewater]

Jyg Pro 240-540G rod and Hearty Rise SJ3S-581C

[@PhuNguyen-bs5rv]

How much this comboo ?

[@fishbluewater]

Daiwa reel and JygPro combo is around $800

[@antonio821]

the lline is yo-zury?

[@fishbluewater]

Yozuri yes

[@jonathanyamson5806]

Can I have one

[@captainjaxfishing3444]

Bro u should have said that rods don’t break , idiots break rods 😂😂

[@joshuaong4619]

Reel better get shimano ocea jigger f custom.

[@DanTheFireman]

That and the Accurate 2 speeds are my favorite reels, the F Custom is a bit heavier.

[@Reload77725]

"I'm a competitive dude, and I don't like anyone to beat me at anything". Bro, you've got a beer belly and aren't even in good shape. Just stop.

[@fishbluewater]

lol because that has anything to do with being competitive. I’ve spent 30 years competing in fishing tournaments. If you want to throw your hat in the ring, Pompano Beach is the spot.

[@kurtis105]

I can't find anywhere online where yo-zuri braid is as strong as old mate suggested? Any videos of proof?

[@fishbluewater]

No videos but most top tackle shops have line testing machines to easily be able to test the breaking strength of any braid or mono

[@kurtis105]

I can't find anywhere online where yo-zuri braid is as strong as old mate suggested? Any videos of proof?

[@fishbluewater]

Not sure where you would find it online but they have line testing machines in their shop that allow them to test the breaking strength of any line