How to catch fish Shore Jigging - the rod, reel, lures and technique

[@rakapokboncos]

I love shore jigging👍

[@geohabitat]

awesome place. nice catch Idol thanks for sharing

[@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches]

Thank you very much!

[@popsfishing]

Great spot!

[@timucinkaan9634]

Nice hunt,l love shore jig👍 thanks

[@kwoli3170]

Nice guide, awesome work

[@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches]

Thnaks :)

[@QwikKota]

That water is amazing. I like the idea of a single or J hook on the jig rather than a treble hook to avoid snags. Thanks.

[@tanvirina]

Chances of hook up also reduces

[@louivou7907]

@@tanvirina not really, most of these fish are induction feeders. Meaning a single hook is ideal when looking for a proper hook set. Trebles tend to get in the way of each other. Tuna jigs often have a single hook for this reason

[@AllanKingSantiagoBuhay]

great video bro,beautiful spot and tips

[@asetr3w45]

Nice video

[@FerdzPerrera]

Nicentutorial buddy.. tight lines. 👍👍👍

[@Steven-cx6lb]

Finally see someone in nz doing a shore jigging video. I've been doing it for 2years now my biggest catch is a 10kg kingfish I lived at the Rodney area. can show anyone how to do the whole thing. from light to heavy.

[@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches]

Nice fish off the rocks....

[@shinheeyi]

Hi there I have just started shore jigging too. I have yet to grasp the baisic art of shore jigging and what to look for before casting the jig. Can we organize a fishing session please message me. I live in North shore. If we can have fishing session one weekend that be grate

[@joey2658]

Hi Steven, I find most of the jigging rods are shorter than 7ft. Could you tell me what kind of rod should I use for shore jigging if I wanna try for something big. Thank you very much.

[@shinheeyi]

@@joey2658 yeeehaaa at Mt Wellington has tail walk manbika ver2 saltyshape dash shore jig and Shimano coltsniper you can find it fishing and hunting

[@wemme]

Like all your videos

[@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches]

Thanks :)

[@rickymartinfishing3391]

Really looking forward to chasing some snapper over here in aus on some slow jigs this season from the stones. Loved the video, best i have seen on shore jigging for demersals. We call parore luderick over here and they are a considered an excellent table fish and are targetted on specialist float outfits with sea cabbage and weed ( also on weed flys ). Fight great for their size and are great eating when skinned.

[@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches]

Yes, for some reason Kiwis don't rate them for their eating although they look and taste similar to snapper when fresh and taken from a clean habitat.

[@gabifishing642]

Excellent video Well done, I subscribed to your channel

[@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches]

Thanks for the sub!

[@terzoangler3564]

Dalle vostre zone gran presenza di pesce, complimenti per il vidso, follow for you

[@peeka6277]

i ll give u some advises better to stick with solid and split rings insted of this when u shore jigging unless u want to swap jigs and lures rly fast for some mahi mahis

[@mohamadrfawaz4859]

Can you use baits such as chunks of fish or shrimps

[@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches]

Not really for shore jigging, jigging is really for using lures. You could still throw a piece of bait out and twitch it to try and get a strike.

[@crazycoyanzz6772]

Nice video very informative. Love it... hope i can buy rod n reel i love fishing very much... hayzz realy want to go fish someday

[@Steven-cx6lb]

Nice video by the way alway liked your vids

[@johnhalk1304]

On what depths do you use the 20-30 jigs. Thanks.

[@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches]

Sorry for late reply - about 6-8 meters and under.

[@mytube3687]

Hi, thanks for the nice video. I have a rod of 2.1 m length and 5g to 35g , can I use this rod for casting and jigging?

[@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches]

yes it sounds like it would work although it depends on the rod's action as well. you could use the smaller jigs just fine.

[@vsonic86]

Does color on jig matter?

[@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches]

Sometimes, I think as it gets deeper the colour changes because of the physics of light but the shade/pattern becomes more the trigger than the colour. In shallow water colours are retained more accurately so it can make more of a difference. The jig movement in any case is important. I know the last few years the lures coming out of Japan have more vertical bars on them and UV paint and from my experience these have had more success (not overwhelming success but its noticeable some days)....

[@diegochavi]

Hello from Spain, first of all congratulations for this video, and to the channel in general.... One question, I'm new to heavy fishing, I need you to tell me what brand and size of reel you use for this type of fishing, line thickness "PE." , and lastly , what rod is length and action , a thousand million thanks .

[@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches]

the rod should be about 9-10 feet long and a 6000-8000 size (Shimano reel - maybe a Saragosa or Twinpower) with PE2-4 line. It may depend on the size of the fish you are targeting as well.....

[@antonioradulescu1724]

Hey what you remonand for a spinning rod in the length is better a long rod or a shorter ? For big fish

[@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches]

10' is about the longest I would use if the fish are like 25kg+

[@joshzfishing]

Hey mate how you think of a Shimano Anarchy 6-12kg with a Shimano sustain? Gonna put some 30lb braid and is that a good combo for jigging?

[@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches]

Sounds like a great little combo if you're fishing within it's limits. We dont get that rod here but online it looks good and the Anarchy rods have a good name....👍 the Sustains aren't too bad either. I think it would balance well and perform well.....

[@joshzfishing]

@@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches thanks bro tight lines!

[@lewisfbskate6116]

love your videos man

[@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches]

Thanks for the positive feedback!

[@lewisfbskate6116]

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[@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches]

Sure..

[@jgsadventures1673]

nice snapper love the vids

[@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches]

Thanks :)

[@BasicFishingNZ]

awesome video lol so unusual to see a parore take a lure XD

[@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches]

Doesn't happen often but I have done it a couple of times....

[@PESCASARGOS]

Great video

[@aniqnadzmi942]

Hello nice video. What rod should i pair for my bg3000. Does 8 feet rod will give the best performance? I want to learn about shore jigging. Thank you

[@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches]

You will probably need a longer rod, between 9-10ft long. Not sure what species you are trying to target but its good to have about 300M line on your reel, so about PE 1.5 but again it depends on the species/terrain you are fishing. Any of the Shimano Coltsniper 10ft rods would be fine.

[@aniqnadzmi942]

@@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches big thanks for your reply sir. I want to catch some gt or grouper by using 3 inch Zman softplastic and also with 10-20gram of jig. Just using this BG3000 for bottom fishing before.

[@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches]

@@aniqnadzmi942 If the fish are under 7-10kg and the area isn't too rough with lots of reef then you should have a decent chance of landing them....good luck :)

[@budidmx6037]

Can i use light popping tackle for shore jigging???

[@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches]

May depend on how long the rod is to get the best action out of the jig, also, if the braid is light enough and the jig heavy enough so that the action of the jig isn't impaired. Those would be the limiting factors I think.

[@budidmx6037]

I think the main problem is the length of popping rod is not suitable for long cast, but i’ll try it any way mybe i can hook up for something, thanks i love ur video

[@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches]

Thanks, good luck!

[@bojangabroski5578]

Hi,will xzoga black mamba 3m be a good rod for shore jigginh?

[@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches]

Hi, sorry I dont have specific experience with the black mamba - if it is like the other long Xzoga 10ft rod it maybe a bit too whippy to work heavy lures but the smaller 20-40gr lures should be fine.

[@themedip]

Instant subscribe.

[@joey2658]

Hi, I find most of the jigging rods are shorter than 7ft. Could you tell me what kind of rod should I use for shore jigging if I wanna try for something big. Thank you very much.

[@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches]

There's the standard mechanical jigging rods for using on the boat and then there's the shore jigging rods which usually start at around 9ft. The heaviest rods that seem to be marketed as shore jigging rods are the Jigging Master Shore Game 9'8" Heavy, max drag about 16kg at 50 degrees and Zenaq also make some similar heavy rods. The're not cheap unfortunately. eg www.lurehouse.gr/en/zenaq-1/zenaq-muthos-accura-100hh-k.html

[@joey2658]

@@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches Thank you so much I'll check it.

[@stavroskess4879]

Nice video my friend 👍 but can you please tell me how long is the shock leader? Thank you so much.

[@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches]

It depends a bit on the rod but usually around 2 meters

[@007-Bond]

Where is this spot? Also, do you know any good spots in Auckland? Cheers :)

[@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches]

Karikari peninsula... Whatipu is a good place, the nine pin is good if you can safely walk to it at low tide. Only fish when the swell is under 1M.

[@007-Bond]

@@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches Thanks!

[@ozar5825]

What lure weight do you use?

[@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches]

40-60gr suits my rod and gives the lure a good hang time in the water column.

[@jamesson4682]

I'm curious about jig at the Rock?. After cast your jig and when you lift your jig.... Is stuck under the water or rocks any tips for that

[@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches]

No, it is a bit of guess work as to how deep the rocks are underneath. Starting shallow and letting it sink a little further each time until you just touch the rocks but not snag the jig is usually best.

[@jamesson4682]

DIGITAL FISH - Content that catches thank you

[@咖啡王子-l9o]

can i use suf fishing rod for shore jigging course is over 9 ft.???

[@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches]

They are a bit heavy to use for shore jigging, you could do a bit but if you want to jig for long periods of time I think it would be tiresome. It would also depend on the action of the rod.

[@咖啡王子-l9o]

you means jigging rods is more lighter, can you please! introduce a jigging rod for me, cheap, long(9’), lines weight about 15~30lbs, no boat jigging, only shore jigging . thanks! i can only find LW about 10~17 i afraid it will break fish unknown.

[@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches]

@@咖啡王子-l9o Hard to find cheap rods for shore jigging because they have a lot of carbon to make them light and strong. Here's some ones that would be ok www.plat.co.jp/shop/catalog/product_info/language/en/products_id/29065/cPath/38_4049_4154_2281/rod/2016-coltsniper-bb-s1000mh.html www.plat.co.jp/shop/catalog/product_info/language/en/products_id/18334/cPath/38_4049_2428_2429/rod/shore-jigging-category-majorcraft-xrs-1002h.html www.plat.co.jp/shop/catalog/product_info/language/en/products_id/31986/cPath/38_4049_2428_3726/rod/light-shore-jigging-n-one-nss-1002lsj.html

[@ilexwang715]

what are the main target species in New Zealand? Have been people targeting rock species at overseas using light shore jigging. do you reckon it will work here for reef or bottom species ? thx

[@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches]

Snapper, kahawai, kingfish, some times trevally. If you pick the right location you can catch quite a few different species, anything that will attack a small fish would be a target.

[@stephenspiteri8748]

thanks for your videos,I would like to ask you a question, can I use slow jigging lures with a fast x action rod. thanks in advance

[@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches]

Yes, it may have to be slightly lighter lures though so the action stays crisp.

[@stephenspiteri8748]

@@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches thanks a lot

[@stephenspiteri8748]

Example I am using a hart fishing rod 30-120 grms how much weight have to be a perfect slowing jig

[@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches]

@@stephenspiteri8748 You'll have to do some trial and error testing but I would start at 80gr and see if I would need to go lighter or if that weight gets worked well by the rod...

[@stephenspiteri8748]

Thanks again

[@rozariofernandes6455]

What the difference between the Fast action and other rods

[@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches]

Action refers to the bend in the rod, and where the strength is in the rod - a fast action rod will quickly bend down to the lower third (near the grip). A slower action rod will stop bending as much near the middle. (ie its stiffer )

[@shinheeyi]

Hi digital fish Nice instrutional. I need some advise. I have got Tailwalk manbika Ver2 110HX rod with ragural action 11 foot casting 100g max its 369g I be using daiwa Frym LT 6000 which is 360g. I been told shore jigging for deep water like 20m down off the rock. Like you know there are hardly any rock around Auckland or whangarei where has deep water more then 5m at casting range. I believe with this rod I be able to cast out 40g the lightest. will I be able to make good use out of this rod as shore jigging? I been told I can also use stick bait with this but I want to try shore jigging and chase those big trev snapper 70cm ultimately kingfish in hot summer maybe around cromandel. All my friend tells me I will not be able to use it for shore jig because rock around Auckland dont drop that deep and 40g jig will hit the bottom too quick before fish be able to chase it. I all so have talkwalk egin for casting 20 to 30g jig also a eging rod. what is your take on it

[@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches]

Hey thanks for the question, looks like you have a nice setup. Shore jigging doesnt have to be in water 20 meters or deeper. My snapper was caught in about 12 meters. Deeper water can be more helpful for working the lure and it not getting snagged but you can adjust your technique and lure to still work areas where the fish are. West Coast ledges are generally steeper and the water does drop off to 10+ meters. It can be over sand as well so less chance of snags. It may take a bit of homework to find the areas and know the depths to work the jig properly but don't be afraid to step outside the 'rules' and try stuff to catch fish eg - shallower water (6-8 meters) different lures, different areas (sandy or muddy) etc etc... check out my shore jigging video - its meant to be a starting guide, not an ultimate guide....

[@shinheeyi]

@@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches Digital fish where are you bases. So do you think I can use this rod with jig? I am guessing with this one lightest I can go would be 40g any lighter I will not able to cast I think prime jig weight for this stick is 60 to 80g. I will deffinatly check out your vid on shore jig. I use to do surf casting for 10 your and now find its too heavy to walk hour and half with bait and 10kg buerly so I going jig and lure. at the moment I am consentrating on Shore jig to land big travs and kingy at about 1m size as this rod max at 8kg

[@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches]

@@shinheeyi You could fish lighter I bet maybe even 25gr. You wont be able to cast like a long long way but there will be places you can cast into the fish zone. You are right, the best lures will be about 60gr I think.

[@shinheeyi]

@@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches can you please give me the link to your shore jig action on your youtube chennel I can't find which one it is?

[@shinheeyi]

@@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches if I was using 25g I have light a setup. I just want to test this baby out. By the way I wonder how you could shore jig the westcoast like phia murwai bethells I thought swell and wave will be too high it be not safe to shore jig the west.

[@danielshimoda5621]

Do you reel while jigging or just keep the jig in one area until you get a strike?

[@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches]

Usually keep the jig moving, if you leave it in one spot it will snag on the bottom, unless you are sitting high enough in a position to jig it up and down in the same spot but even then it is better to move it around a bit.

[@12kabubi]

Jigging from the rocks ?. Hope you're ready to spend a lot of money on snagged lures. There are much better ways to fish from the rocks. Please let me know where you are fishing, I'll go snorkling at low tide and collect a fortune in snagged expensive lures

[@insane-hf6ux]

nice vid but why the oversized 10000 size reel ?? and also why use 4x braid and not 8x ? i don't get it

[@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches]

yeah good question - 10000 reel because at the time i didn't have the cash to own a decent 10k and 6k reel. I use the 10k for shore jigging, topwater and stray lining (see kzbin.info/www/bejne/nX_Ch4yDhLWqeqs when I hook a suspected huge ray or shark). I was running an est 10kg of drag on 15kg mono. So yes a little on the heavy side but as the rod can handle 13kg of drag, a reel that won't internally bust at that drag rating is a good thing..... re 4x vs 8x - again, a matter of cost.... I have multiple spools for the same reel rather than multiple reels...PE 3, 5,8...it starts adding up... hope that makes sense?

[@mertsagcan]

Can i learn the rod ?

[@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches]

Jigging Master Shore Game 9'8"M www.maguro-pro-shop.com/jigging-master-shore-game-9-8m-9-8h-

[@johnjustin129]

Whats is the rod PE if I want to cast jig weighted from 5g to 30grams? Many thanks

[@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches]

PE1 would be about right. The rod might be rated in a range from PE 0.8-1.5 but it should include PE1 in its range....

[@TheOpelkoenjas]

One of my rods is also only 5g to 30gr, from a Japanse brand called Jatsui (my local tackleshop imported some when they came back from Japan from an angler convention). It says on the rod PE 0.6 to 1.2. Way to light to successfully land a seabass in my opinion, yet they are sold specifically to land seabass (Jatsui Seabass Black Eagle J-8ML). I don't see how they are able to even land a midsized seabass on such a light rod. I mostly use it for inland water canals though. It does hold his ground there, but like I said, a big wild seabass? Nope, I don't think so. Something tells me it would simply snap when put under that kind of stress. For seabass - and other big species that can be found at the shore here (Belgium) I use a Cinnetic Explorer Sea Bass 270, 100% carbon, with Fuji reel seat. This rod can cast between 15gr and 60gr (recommended CW being 35gr). Casts very far and lands a fat 42cm seabass without a problem. Usually I cast lures (with or without a jighead) that are between 30gr and 35gr, but I've been casting 40gr with it too, without a problem. There is no mentioning of PE on it though, on that particular rod. Cheers.

[@whatacoolguy4094]

love your videos, i brought a shore jigging rod and haven't had any success due to spot i go to isn't deep enough quite disappointing because the rod isn't cheap. could you point me out some spot that is accessible without boat or kayak?

[@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches]

Where are you based?

[@whatacoolguy4094]

Auckland but I go Coromandel for fishing most of the time.

[@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches]

HI, I haven't tried the west coast but I think places like Muriwai (when it's safe) and white's beach (north piha) would be worth trying...

[@Steven-cx6lb]

Go to www.tide4fishing.com and check out when is the next high activities for the fish to bite that mite help because I heard coromandel has lots of kingis

[@Steven-cx6lb]

Or if you wanna join me in morning sessions in mahurangi

[@rozariofernandes6455]

Hi I am looking at picking a new ROD (moving from basic bait fishing) to lures and jigs.. Any tips on what type of Rod should i looking at ... as i would like to be able to use Lures and Jigs with the same type of rod

[@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches]

Probably need a bit more info but this is what I would start with: www.ebay.com/itm/Shimano-COLTSNIPER-BB-S906-M-Spinning-Rod-New-/262922821130?epid=1392893240&hash=item3d376bde0a:g:4J4AAOSwpkFY4yrI What I need to know - what fish you targeting? Are you in NZ or another country? What kind of lures/jigs you planning to use?

[@rozariofernandes6455]

i am in UAE.. DUBAI... spanish mac queens, small groupers and small trevallys is wat we target and the occasional snappers... 15-25 grs lures and 10-30 grs jigs is wat i have been suggested

[@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches]

That rod maybe a little heavy for those weights however it's rated for PE 2 and those fish will need PE2 line, it will cast those weights though maybe not quite as far as a lighter rod however I don't think you want to go lighter because you need some power to play those species....

[@mohiyaddinhiyanhiyan3152]

isit rasak kaima)?

[@piercel.6845]

Wow, never realized shore jigging famous 7++ years ago. I always thought this technique was famous onlt 3-4 years back then 😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@lansiman]

Pointing your rod towards the snag will put all the pressure on the reel's line roller and shaft, repeat this a few time and you'll have a rough sounding reel

[@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches]

Never had a problem with it. If you were doing it all day long it might be a problem with heavy braid. With heavier line I wrap it around a cloth and pull.

[@Davide608]

wtf is a pe?!

[@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches]

P.E. refers to the diameter of braided line. This then corresponds to the strength of the line eg PE 3 line is around 30-50lb breaking strain. When a reel manufacturer has a line capacity rating for their reel, they will often measure it by how much of a certain diameter line it can hold eg 300 meters of P.E. 3 line. More info here - www.oceanbluefishing.com/magazine/pe-rating-fishing-line-diameter-chart/#:~:text=When%20applied%20to%20fishing%2C%20the,weight%20polyethylene%20(UHMWPE)%20fibers.

[@lewisfbskate6116]

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[@harleyanderson6778]

I know exactly where that is

[@evilcaptainkirk7031]

Can't you just use your own voice? Fake voice and faux-music meant a quick exit for me. Could have been informative, but I'll never know.

[@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches]

Sorry bro I do the same voice over in all my videos, nothing fake....

[@aquasmoke8539]

Hello m8, what lbs line would you advice me to use for a shimano 4000lt c. Got a 7'6 rod for mainly shore jigging. Currently got 25lbs line on it

[@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches]

Yeah 25lb sounds pretty good to be honest. If it's good quality braid then start with that. I'm assuming it's within the rod's range of rated line it can handle....

[@medaova]

Excellent video Well done, I subscribed to your channel

[@DIGITALFISHContentthatcatches]

Thanks for the sub!

[@Jamiewipiiti]

awesome video