Shimano Slow Jigging Rod

Built with shimano s highest performing rod blank technologies the shimano grappler type slow j jigging rods are purpose built for the japanese inspired technique of slow pitch jigging.

Shimano slow jigging rod. The grappler type slow j features a moderate action conducive for slinging jigs upwards off of the seafloor and allowing them to flutter downwards on slack line. We ve specially designed the speedmaster slow jig to damper the load effect of the jig s movement on anglers so that they can enjoy the joys of slow jigging for the whole day. That tempo is very slow compared to the conventional style of jigging and has three main variations. Utilizing shimano s highest performing rod blank technologies spiral x and hi power x grappler slow jigging blanks are 250 more structurally rigid and 180 less prone to twisting than standard.

It is a continuous sequence of stop and go pitches. These are the qualities anglers look for in a slow jigging rod which is slowly becoming the preferred jigging style of anglers. An elastic rod with a sensitive rod tip. This is the state of the art jigging technique that has been spreading in japan and now all around the world elevating the game of jigging to another dimension.

Shimano s butterfly flat fall and whirligig jigs as well as williamson s crippled herring jig and savage gear s squish jigs are prime examples of slow pitch jigs. Successful slow pitch jigging is a balancing act where the right rod reel jig and line class changes day by day. Grappler slow j is designed to fish with lighter powerpro and leader to ensure there is a fluid connection between your rod movements and the jig. In strong currents and deep water lighter rods and line with heavier jigs give you more control.

Almost alive lures produces unique slow jigs such as the sammie hadar and jabbah. Slow pitch jigging is not slow reeling. It s basically one pitch per second.