Fishing Techniques - Methods

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There is virtually no wrong way of animating your lure when engaging in this type of fishing.

Feel free to experiment and combine various types of different presentations during each cast: you can test your luck with fast twitching, slow jerking, one jerk and one roll up, you name it. For maximum impact, you also may want to consider combining these with a traditional high speed, straight retrieve.

If the conditions allow, it can often prove fruitful to let the jig fall all the way down to the bottom just after you’ve lifted it some two thirds of the total depth, then repeat the entire process all over again. The motion of the jig during its fall can additionally aid in triggering the fish’s reaction.

Apart from countless serious anglers from all over the globe, some of the fish species that also seem to display a keen interest in this type of fishing include Amberjacks, Snappers, Bonitos, Tunas, Groupers, Bluefish, Kingfish, among others. Furthermore, the use of a lighter tackle and smaller jig sizes can be a very productive way of targeting some smaller fish species as well.

The hits are normally very strong and the fights nothing short of spectacular, especially if you consider the fact that you’re often going to have to position yourself on the very edge of the cliff, with little maneuver space and a large, powerful fish on the other end of your line.

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As a matter of fact, the massive popularity of shore jigging has led to the emergence of a brand new category of spinning rods, designed specifically for this purpose, and many of the best manufacturers now regularly entertain such rods in their offers. Some of the most popular models include: Zenaq Muthos, Shimano Coltsniper, Major Craft KG Evolution, Xzoga Mastery, TenRyu Power Master, Yamaga Blanks Blue Sniper, Apia Foojin’ Black Line, Ripple Fisher Runner Exceed, Daiwa SJ (Shore Jigging)…

The most beloved reels used for shore jigging are surely the likes of Shimano Stella SW and Daiwa Saltiga, but there are lots of great reels in the lower price range as well, such as Shimano Saragosa, Fin-Nor Inshore and Penn Conquer, only to name a few, so it shouldn’t be a problem to find a model to suit the needs of almost any fisherman. The reel should have a hi gear ratio and must be able to wind the line perfectly.

Arming yourself with a waterproof drag is welcome, but not mandatory. The two things we should pay attention to regarding the drag are the fact that it must be super precise, as well as the maximum tension that it can endure. This kind of fishing will really put your equipment to the test, so if you want yours to last years, it’s useful to pay close attention to these sorts of features.

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Jigs

There is a great number of manufacturers and jig models that can be used for shore jigging. Some of the best and most popular of lures are the HTO Shore Jig, Maria Shore Blue EX, Maria Mucho Lucir, Maria Metal Flicker, River2Sea Searock, DUO Press Bait.

Most of the lures designed for shore jigging technique are intended to be used with an assist single hook attached to them, but the smaller ones are usually used with treble hooks instead. Assist hooks for jigs can be bought, and some of the best hook manufacturers, such as Owner, do have them in offer. If you’re feeling particularly adventurous, you can even try tying them yourself.

Here’s a tutorial teaching you exactly how to do it:

A couple of extra items that can come in handy while shore jigging include a nice pair of gloves and a net with a long handle for landing the fish.

Try this technique on your next fishing vacation

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