Slow Pitch Jigging

Target Species

Fishing Locations

Fishing Tips

1. 1

   Use a dedicated slow-pitch rod (PE 1.5–3) that loads during the stroke and unloads on the fall — the rod spring, not the angler's effort, imparts the flutter action to the jig.

2. 2

   Match jig weight to depth: roughly 1 g per metre is a starting guide. At 150 m use 150 g; increase until the jig drops nearly vertically beneath the boat.

3. 3

   The strike usually comes on the fall after the stroke, not at the top of the lift — stay alert and maintain semi-taut line during the descent so you can feel the tick of a take.

4. 4

   Rotate jig colours and shapes after 15–20 minutes without a strike; blue-eye trevalla respond well to pink and purple; snapper and nannygai often prefer red/orange or silver.

5. 5

   Anchor or drift slowly — if you're drifting fast in current, your jig is planing behind the boat and not working correctly. Adjust weight or use a drogue to slow drift speed.

Gear Setup