JIGGING RODS | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BUY

[@TheFishingKit]

Rods in the video Fast Jigging Abu Garcia Japan OCEANFIELD Jigging OF JS-60 / 180 Abu Garcia Japan SALTYSTAGE KRX SXLC-632-120-KR Long Fall Major Craft Giant Killing GKJ B78/3LF Slow Jigging Zagan Zen ZZSP661b1-2 Hots Stiletto SLOW STYLE SSS63XH

[@SaltyShoresADV]

Thanks very helpful

[@jordanroev]

This is probably the best educational video for jigging ever created! Really good job!

[@TheFishingKit]

cheers :)

[@ChiefToad]

Glad I found this channel. I have been an avid shore/kayak jig fisherman for sometime, and your vast knowledge of this style of fishing has added to my education greatly. You throw out some specific info that others never touch on, and it has really helped me get a better understanding of some of the finer points to jigging. Thanks for all the great content. I am also a big fan of the abu garcia rods.

[@TheFishingKit]

Welcome aboard!

[@HuyBui-xv9rs]

Watched several of your videos. I must say i have never seen anyone have so much knowledge and very informative. Thank you for all your videos. Keep it up.

[@TheFishingKit]

You are very welcome

[@matthewbeckwith663]

Your mindset of slow, long fall, and fast jigging setups being a system is helpful - rather than obsessing about which techniques is "best", I now have a better understanding of the tradeoffs between techniques.

[@TheFishingKit]

Glad this helped!

[@fefedom5386]

Thanks for your comments very instructive about Japan style and Asian style and how to use the rod.

[@TheFishingKit]

No problem!

[@ZoofSkillzFishing]

Thank you so much for covering this topic in detail. I was not able to find any detailed videos on this technique on KZbin. I recent started jigging in South Africa, and managed to land my first fish on a slow-pitch jig.

[@TheFishingKit]

There are similar videos, but they are all selling, and honestly, some sellers like those in areas of the world, where this type of fishing is relatively new, are questionable. I thought it would be a good idea to actually have a useful one for a change. ;) Congrats on your fish! My cards are set to fishing SA soon, so watch for a few videos from there soon!

[@ZoofSkillzFishing]

@@TheFishingKit Cool... If you ever visit Durban, on the East Coast, hit me up. I know alot of awesome land-based spots you can try in salt and fresh water as well. Almost all of them are free.

[@tnick4392]

Hello. I recently purchased Abu Garcia SaltyStagePrototype Light Shore, XLSS-992M40. Is Shimano TP 4000XG a match for the rod? Thank you.

[@TheFishingKit]

yup...nice rod :)

[@bz6]

I always appreciate your content brother. Keep up the good work!!

[@TheFishingKit]

😁

[@RH-qk5lt]

Agree 100% with everything you said. Great info.

[@TheFishingKit]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mustafish]

very informative vid once again kit! looking forward to the next one

[@TheFishingKit]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@francoismulder1043]

Thanks Kit! Now I understand the process better. Keep on with the good work. Enjoy your videos and tips. 👊👍🇿🇦

[@TheFishingKit]

Glad to hear it!

[@lornehargis2614]

Very informative. I'm learning about slow pitch, have been reading and not doing yet. Now more to think about....long fall? Is that the happy medium? I will need to watch this again. No worries about the length when the information is good. Thank you

[@TheFishingKit]

Glad it was helpful! Not really the happy medium, it's just another technique...

[@caocao0]

This is very helpful - keep 'em coming, Kit! I need some expert Majorcraft rods advice - I current use a FirstCast (FCS 962M) for shore jigging, but I've been really thinking I need the Crosride 5G (XR5-942ML/LSJ). Its a bit lighter, but would it cast and/or give better action than my FCS? would you make the investment? (triple the price)

[@TheFishingKit]

Crossride is their top end, while First Cast's concept is quite simple - when you start fishing it is the line of rods you...FIRST CAST...get it? The actions are beginner friendly, as is the price.

[@keilefrainchavez8578]

Thanks for this, definitely shortens the learning curve for me who’s looking into Jigging…

[@TheFishingKit]

No problem!

[@robertdejonge3607]

Interesting stuf kit, definitely learned something here, Thanks!

[@TheFishingKit]

Glad to hear it!

[@jorgerodrigues7056]

obrigado amigo,um abraço meu aqui de Portugal para ti na Indonesia.

[@TheFishingKit]

I'm in Dubai :D

[@owenphillips9166]

Thanks Kit, appreciate your info!

[@TheFishingKit]

Any time!

[@owenphillips9166]

@@TheFishingKit Hiya Kit! Just re-watched this vid after spending the last month or so trying to develop the jigging side of my kayak fishing. I have to say, there is so much information in your video! After making my own mistakes and putting some things into practice I can grasp the things you said much more clearly now. Let me give you an example. I found an Abu Garcia Salty Stage jigging rod going cheap in a 2nd hand fishing store. It said it can handle jigs up to 200g, so I thought "great, I can pair it with my new Torium 2000." (you're probably way ahead of me now!). So I tried it out and of course, with the rod being a spinning rod with a large first guide, and the reel having no line-guide, it made putting line back on the reel when reeling a lot of line in, a nightmare! I'd always thought the bigger line guides on the rods were for helping to cast - I hadn't considered that small line guides help when winding in on relatively small jigging reels. Fortunately I have a spare spinning reel to pair with the Abu rod, so the purchase won't go to waste!

[@TheFishingKit]

@@owenphillips9166 Glad it helps :D

[@ayman-gh1853]

Thanks 👏👏👏 .. your the best latterly ❤

[@TheFishingKit]

Thank you - very kind of you :)

[@aboabdullah82]

8:50 can you please give examples for the in betweener slow rods that can do both fight and work the jig? and thanks allot for this informative video.

[@TheFishingKit]

Asian rods are mostly these types - made in asia, outside japan.

[@dsworks9760]

Great video.... I have the Zagan slow pitch PE2-4 rod ... The newer version is spiral guild....

[@TheFishingKit]

they are a nice asian style rod :)

[@dsworks9760]

@@TheFishingKit yes... I know the boss of extreme angler... I just started slow jigging... He suggests me to get the Zagan slow pitch PE2-4 rod

[@GulpAction]

Im thinking of getting an 8ft rod for jigging for blue mackeral but im not sure whay type. Isbgraphite good?

[@TheFishingKit]

what type of jigging? if it's anything like what the japanese do, an 8 foot rod is no good. If you are talking about what the people in the US West Coast are doing, then that's a different story.

[@GulpAction]

Fast jigging in aus onshore. Should I get 9ft instead then?

[@TheFishingKit]

@@GulpAction if its fast jigging you want a short rod - like a 5'6 length. Get a rod from a reputable manufacturer not one of thosr 3rd or 4th tier brands. Japanese brands like HOTS have some good jigging rods

[@buricatchjapan8055]

Nice video!Hey sir can I ask you something?i have grappler slow jig rod overhead.what reel is supposed to pair?Is it PG reel or HG?thank you somuch 🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵

[@TheFishingKit]

Depends on the depth you are fishing. You can effectively use PG reels in depths of up to 50M. after 50M, the stretch of the line will start to become a problem, as with the ability of the reel to take more line to move the jig effectively. After 50M, an HG reel is better.

[@mk1ss87]

Great video 👍🏼keep it up

[@TheFishingKit]

Appreciate it :D

[@Baksan_Dog1988]

Hi Kit.. thank you for this video, I would also like to get my head on a jigging rod and a plugging rod which is very obvious on their intended use, but where I’m lost is I’m trying to decide to get the Shimano colt sniper xr 100h or the Shimano colt sniper xr100h/Ps which is the plugging special, I want to throw plugs and jigs at the same time, what would be my advantages/disadvantages if I use one rod to the other because i like to use both jig/plug, would i use the normal jigging rod & have it as a plugging rod or do i use the plugging rod and can I easily use it on jigs?? I know there’s always a compromise. Do you think the normal coltsniper 100h would be more versatile rod to use for both in my intended use?? Thank you and apologies for the long rant..😅 watching from Australia P.S. And o forgot to mention the plugging special rod is 10.6 long compared to the normal jigging rod which is they are similar rod rating & I fish land based off the rocks..👍🏽 cheers

[@TheFishingKit]

Colt snipers are shore jigging rods. The rods discussed in the video are vertical jigging rods - boat rods. Do a search on the channel for shore jigging. There are at least two videos that will answer your question.

[@DeeZ36]

very informative

[@TheFishingKit]

Glad you found it helpful.

[@amazingace876]

This has been the most complete guide but I'm sorry to trouble uu sir , what's your take on rod brands like madmouse and ecooda ?

[@TheFishingKit]

Depends on what type - like for fast jigging, Ecooda is ok for fast jigging rods usable, but still not 100%, but for slow jigging, I can't say. Madmouse...I would probably stay away from.

[@gasimisims4978]

Great information. What rod would you suggest for deep water (400m+), a 6f or 5.5f ??

[@TheFishingKit]

5.5 makes it way easier.

[@fishingtacklechannel]

Very educational! Thanks! Also, the whole jigging differs based on whether it’s light or heavy rod, right?

[@TheFishingKit]

I don't get the last part, please expand?

[@ronmb81]

Is this a guide for shore jigging or boat vertical jigging? Sorry I'm a noob..

[@TheFishingKit]

Boat. shore jigging rods are long.

[@ShinkiZer0]

Master Kit if your gona buy your first spj rod. And the jigs you mostly use are 80 to 250g. What will you go for? A 80-200g or 100-300g rod? Thanks!

[@ShinkiZer0]

Been eyeing on Shimano Gametype slow J, Daiwa Saltiga slow pitch rod, Oceans legacy Elementus and Tokayo spj rods. I just in the dilema which rod power shud i get because of jig weights we use. Thanks.

[@TheFishingKit]

100-300 rod would be the best fit.

[@arnoldespinosa4005]

Hey kit can you help me i have oj 1500xg, what can you suggest a good oh rod that’s budget wise, TIA

[@TheFishingKit]

Majorcraft Giant Killing, or Storm Adajo+

[@arnoldespinosa4005]

@@TheFishingKit tnx bro

[@MistahDjimoen]

Im slow jigging whit a normal boat rod, i cant afford a new rod yet, do you have any tips because i get the feeling that i dont feel the bites or to late.

[@TheFishingKit]

slow jigging is specialized, can't really be done with other types of rod unfortunately. Save up and get a proper one, not one of those weird ones either...get a proper one from a good brand. At the very least a Rapala/Storm slow jigging rod from Asia.

[@MistahDjimoen]

@@TheFishingKit i just got started few weeks ago, i caught a 5 kg red snapper and a few groupers. Hope i can buy 1 in the near future whithout my wife getting mad at me🤣 grts from a small island in indonesia. Learned alot about jigging from you! THNX!!!

[@ngoctu2603]

Ok. I would like to get a right rod for my Daiwa saltiga 20k spinning reel. Which one is the best for it? I like to catch some tuna.

[@TheFishingKit]

lots out there, depends on your budget.

[@ngoctu2603]

@@TheFishingKit how about around $300?

[@TheFishingKit]

@@ngoctu2603 your location?

[@ngoctu2603]

@@TheFishingKit southern california

[@ngoctu2603]

Riverside CA

[@felixvargas4112]

So I bought an Ugly Stick.Tiger Lite Jigging Casting rod 50-100lb rating.. Any idea what type of reel is supposed to pair with this rod? Any info appreciated. Thanks.

[@TheFishingKit]

sounds like a fast jigging rod - look for something like an accurate fury - you need a low retrieve rate reel - for fast jigging.

[@felixvargas4112]

@@TheFishingKit oh thanks! I've been going crazy trying to figure out what matches up to this rod..

[@TheFishingKit]

@@felixvargas4112 get a good reel, then down the line, get a better rod.

[@aquillae]

Any slow jigging rod with "the most jig weight capacity range"? Or just simply get the max weight capacity and if we use light jig, we use the rod softly?

[@TheFishingKit]

any rod rating can be "overridden " you can put a 300g jig on a 100g rod, only the action will be slow. The rating is there to guide you ONLY of a range of weight that the rod can manipulate comfortably.

[@kenphillips2178]

Hi there from New Zealand :) awesome content! Can you recommend any micro jigging rods please? I fish what I consider shallow up to 30m

[@TheFishingKit]

Hi Ken, there are really tons of these rods right now, what I can say - go with a good Japanese brand like Yamaga or Ripplefisher and the like.

[@kenphillips2178]

Thanks very much for such a quick response. They look amazing although unfortunately a bit out of my budget. Would you have any suggestions for someone on a budget? Thanks again!

[@TheFishingKit]

Major Craft? But honestly, for me, its better to set aside a find for the gear and buy only ONCE and you are done with it. makes you spend more and keeps you from looking at other stuff. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2SalZehZ8pqfac

[@spasi57]

I am actually thinking to try one of this rods on spinning for pike. The reason is that they seem to be powerful but light. Do you think is a good idea?

[@TheFishingKit]

Not a good idea.

[@conchon-wq4kb]

it's actually not that much powerful, exemple can load a 200g jig but it only for vertical dropping, not casting, in my experience, a 200g jig rod only can cast a lure around 30g

[@Gods-Shepherds]

I use one for large bass fishing when they won't bite larger lures. Pulled in a 7.7 lb largemouth the other day and the pole bent for days but I was never once worried it would break.

[@joemargesim4229]

Can shimano sienna 4000 reel used in jigging set up?

[@TheFishingKit]

you need a metal bodied reel to jig - otherwise, you will feel the body flex, your gears will get messed up quite fast coz of the misalignment.

[@joemargesim4229]

@@TheFishingKitthank you for the feedback

[@Fishing-o9t]

What kind of brand of jigging rod is that in the video?

[@TheFishingKit]

which one are you specifically asking for?

[@CTPtech]

Hello the fish kit i am a long time fan and just a request can you start a fishing channel where you go fishing like the chest mounted go pros and jigging content

[@TheFishingKit]

There's a lot of those online already - I do upload those types of video from time to time, and will be doing so regularly as I go through the basics (the videos I am making now).

[@laxyguy12]

can i pop or use floating top water sticks with a 8m jigging rod ? basically asking if its ok to cast 60g-100g lures on a jigging rod

[@TheFishingKit]

you can, but don't except excellent results. Firstly, it is your rod, you can do whatever you want with it. No one can tell you, what you can or you can not do with it. You might not be able to cast as far, or even make the popper work...but if there is a fish that is wanting to strike the popper, even if you don't move it...it will strike the lure. Just don't expect that to happen a lot in your lifetime.

[@jordanroev]

Is it safe to cast a jig with a jigging rod? I can't find conclusive information on that topic. Sometimes I want to cast the jig a bit farther from the boat, but some people say that it is not safe to cast with a blank for vertical jigging as it may break. Please share your thought on this!

[@TheFishingKit]

I think I have answered this on IG :)

[@jordanroev]

@@TheFishingKit yes, thanks :)

[@TheFishingKit]

@@jordanroev hakuna matata :D

[@mohamednabilhamza8699]

Good one

[@TheFishingKit]

Cheers!

[@jasonlockhart4647]

So it sounds like you can use a regular rod for long fall in Long fall works for both so it sounds like you can use a regular rod for both

[@TheFishingKit]

Sort of but not really, you will need to jerk the rod tip at the of the stroke to snap the jig up. since even long fall rods have a recoil action that snaps the jig up. You can try with a regular jig and see how it works, but slow jigging rods have a pronounced recoil action on the tip that flicks the jig upwards to make it do its action. normal rods don't have that recoil.

[@flypip]

Hello, thank you very much. How do you know if it's an Asian or Japanese rod? Origin of the brand? Country of manufacture? Is it possible for a rod model to have both versions, Asian and Japanese ?

[@TheFishingKit]

Country of Origin basically gives it away, with majority of the rods you can fight fish on coming from outside of Japan. There are only two rods from Japan that can do this- Takamitechnos and Garage Nagi.

[@flypip]

@ thank you I will take a look

[@Side85Winder]

Lots of information and here i was thinking i could just put a jig on a existing rod i own and try it out. Looks like its very popular way of fishing that seems to work well. Can you please put all the rods in the description in their category type (slow/ fast) 👍

[@TheFishingKit]

I could, but depending on where you are, you might not even find them.

[@Side85Winder]

@@TheFishingKit we get a lot of abu and shimano gear here in Australia. The other specialist asian rods will be a different story. I mostly want to keep a eye out on whats avaliable 👍

[@TheFishingKit]

Australia! - ok, here's what you need to look for that won't break the bank - Storm Adajo+ :) JDM abu might be hard to find there, same with the JDM Shimano. www.anglerswarehouse.com.au/products.asp?categorynospaces=storm_adajo_rods_230

[@Side85Winder]

@@TheFishingKit thanks very much 👍 Abu is very well stocked here and very popular expecially the ugly sticks style rod. Best to add to the description for everyone to find it easier 👍

[@ShinkiZer0]

Great vid! Slow pitch jigging set up question please for US peeps. Whats a good low or mid priced spinning rod for slow pitch jigging

[@TheFishingKit]

Check out majorcraft. Unless you are fishing really shallow water, slow jigging with spun rods isnt a good idea.

[@ShinkiZer0]

@@TheFishingKit yes very shallow 10 to 30ft. Thanks ill look into it.

[@TheFishingKit]

In this case then, what you are looking for are micro jigging rods. 10g jigs and lighter for your jigs as well - the general guide is 1g per meter of water (not feet).

[@nl5657]

@@TheFishingKit in the US they explain 1g per feet that why i am confuse!

[@TheFishingKit]

@@nl5657 that's VERY wrong. :) firstly, gram and feet don't mix. So whoever thought of that does not know math.

[@stuartderham4620]

Thanks, Kuah!

[@TheFishingKit]

Glad to help!

[@mikemulrooney4574]

Thank you

[@TheFishingKit]

You're welcome

[@Comrade_Akimov]

Hey, Im getting into brackish/salt from a pier, south Sweden. Often it’s very windy and in the straight there is always strong current. To a void my line making a big bow, im planning out this medium spinning setup. Rod will have to be 11-12ft (3.6m), jigs are 40-80g + sabiki, to ensure distance in wind and reasonable contact. Depth is 20m, but mackerel and gar are both pelargic/top water fish. The line will be PE-1/1.5 or maybe even thinner+ fluro shock leader ~0.5-0.6mm. The spinning reel will be PENN size 3500/4500. What’s your take on this?

[@TheFishingKit]

If you can get a proper shore jigging set up, then it will be lighter and the action is suited for the task. There are rods in that range for shore jigging rods. Otherwise, specs are ok.

[@lenoxcebu6533]

Got my biggest fish on a abu stealth II, love my Abu🤣

[@TheFishingKit]

Nice. haven't heard of that rod actually. might be something regional.

[@TailsandTrailsFishing]

I’m looking for a rod that can handle anything from 20 yo 60 or more grams that is acid wrapped but can’t find anything that is that

[@TheFishingKit]

20-60g max?

[@TheFishingKit]

A max 60g spiral rod?

[@TailsandTrailsFishing]

60g max or more

[@pakpagitztv6137]

Tnx sir 🎣 fish on

[@TheFishingKit]

You are welcome

[@k.yang7]

Can you recommend me a rod for sliding long jigs from 200-350 grams?

[@TheFishingKit]

Fast or slow jigging? What brands can you get there?

[@k.yang7]

I live in the U.S. but do occasionally order from Japan…I use CB one semi-long and sea floor control semi-long jigs

[@k.yang7]

I guess slow jigging

[@TheFishingKit]

Evergreen Poseidon (old tech, but can't beat the original), Deep liner, Beat propagate, SFC Jam rods, Hots Stiletto (this is what I use)

[@bicalijd_pierfishing9652]

Hello my friend I would love to someday buy a Japanese Abu Garcia jigging rod and reel I love Abu Garcia brands and gear 👍🏼 🎣

[@TheFishingKit]

They are quite good for their price to tell you honestly. You can try Amazon Japan and see if they deliver to your country.

[@bicalijd_pierfishing9652]

@@TheFishingKit hello my friend happy Monday thank you very much I will see and check it out thank you very much I always enjoy seeing your videos 👍🏼

[@viviendolapesca]

Thank you man. I have slow and fast jigging rods. It's possible to go fast with slow jigging by using lighter jigs under what is specified, so the action gets faster with a slow rod. Also, in the same sense, if you have a light mod-fast jigging rod which is 6 to 7ft rod, you are able to go slow with heavier lures, forcing the rod tip to bend more and with some help from your hands movement. Of course, this is about comfort and performing better with the proper equipment, which carries you to get more specialized. What do you think about fast rods with slow jigs and vice versa?

[@TheFishingKit]

it boils down to the jigs - there are slow jigs that move fast and fast jigs that move slower than normal. I always say that its a system and both are practically the same, only going different directions. As mentioned, you can use both fast and slow jigs on long fall. Slow jigs will not be able to work 100% on slow jigging rods and vise versa. The actions of the rods are just too different. There is a merit to using the right jigs on the right rods. You can not expect everything to work at the best possible level if you mix them. To worry less about mixing and matching things and actually concentrate on catching - just use the right jigs on the right rod, on the right system. This is a Japanese system and quite specific, deviate from a system that has already been refined and you get inconsistent results...or no result at all.

[@emilymarble1174]

Best rod you can get for the money on the market.

[@TheFishingKit]

...

[@norbertooczon1186]

Can i have one of your jigging rod? Branded rods are quite expensive here in the philippines.

[@TheFishingKit]

Can't. also bought them and I am using them.

[@miamiwax5504]

I like how u literally laugh at spinning setups 😂

[@TheFishingKit]

Coz honestly, for slow jigging, people that use spin gear don't have a clue...for fast jigging, different story.

[@miamiwax5504]

@@TheFishingKit i agree i actually like baitcasters like lexa's and tranx best. very comfortable.

[@TheFishingKit]

@@miamiwax5504 Goes back to your first comment. 🤣 you were sleazy enough to detect that. hahahahahhahah

[@SketchbookGuitar]

I'm like yes... my arm is like NO. *takes a kabura jig instead*

[@TheFishingKit]

=)) that was funny. Tell you what, firstly off, if you are having a hard time with slow jigging - it means there is something wrong with your system. When we fish, we don't really get tired from all the jigging, we get tired from fighting the fish.

[@SketchbookGuitar]

@@TheFishingKit not only that but the weather is extra spicy and there's no roof on our boat. I feel like i get fatigued way too fast to do much

[@TheFishingKit]

@@SketchbookGuitar we fish in the summer in close to 50C weather, so I understand the heat issue...but we go out there and the boat we use doesn't have a roof all the way around it. But ye, tai kabura is easier by miles.

[@johnsmith-xd9ej]

How about GOOFISH rods?

[@TheFishingKit]

What about them?

[@Comrade_Akimov]

No one uses 8’ from piers where I’m from. 10-13’ it is.

[@TheFishingKit]

How is your comment relevant to a video talking about jigging rods used from a boat?