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Slow Pitch Jigging: Fishing a Jig

Johnnyjigs16 Jun, 2026Business

Slow pitch jigging is an impressively effective technique that anglers all over the country are adopting in droves, not just because it is something new, but because it is effective, and more importantly, because it can be used to target an impressively wide range of target species. With that being said, let’s take a closer look at some high level notes for fishing a jig, specifically a slow pitch jig.

This Gomexus Upgrade Is the Single Biggest Upgrade You Can Make to Your Jigging Reel

Johnnyjigs13 May, 2026Business

Think about upgrades you can make to a jigging reel. There aren’t many of them. You can spool the reel with braid instead of mono, but other than that, reels aren’t very modular. But there is actually one upgrade you can make to most jigging reels that will improve performance and lessen your fatigue.

4 Effective Ways to Fish NLBN Lures

Johnnyjigs13 May, 2026Business

NLBN lures are incredibly realistic and deliver exceptional, lifelike movement. They’re also amazingly versatile, like most soft plastics, and can be fished in a variety of different ways. Four of those methods are covered below. The straight retrieve is the most straightforward way to fish NLBN lures, albeit likely the least effective. Basically just cast out to structure and steadily retrieve the lure. You can vary up the speed of the retrieve to see what is most effective.

How to Maintain and Store Your Fishing Tools, like Split Ring Pliers and Line Nippers

Johnnyjigs03 Apr, 2026Business

Is there anything worse than reaching for a hemostat or a pair of split ring pliers, or even line cutters, and realizing just a second too late that the thing is seized with rust? Well, maybe losing a trophy is a bit worse. But fishing tool abuse is no joke, and you can prevent it.

When to Replace Split Rings, Hooks and Other Terminal Tackle

Johnnyjigs12 Mar, 2026Business

Split rings, which serve as attachment points for hooks and, from the main eyelet, to your leader, should be replaced as soon as they start to manifest any signs of rust. Also, if the split rings have become deformed under a load or have started to twist open, replace them immediately. Better a few minutes of work replacing a damaged split ring than a lost trophy.

Working a Jig: Techniques and Tips

Johnnyjigs25 Feb, 2026Business

Though there is more than one type of fishing jig, and countless more ways than that to fish one, these can be among the most effective pieces of tackle in your repertoire. This short post will go over some high level notes for how to work one along with some general observations.

Working Soft Plastics in Saltwater: Some Helpful Tips

Johnnyjigs10 Feb, 2026Business

Make sure that your plastic is not twisted around the hook and has no unnatural kinks or bends in it. Also, if rigging on a jig head and it has a barb or retainer to “grip” the plastic, make sure you use it; it’s there for a reason and will help prevent the plastic from fouling.

Working Soft Plastics in Saltwater: Some Helpful Tips

Johnnyjigs10 Feb, 2026Business

Soft plastic baits are every ounce as effective in saltwater as they are in freshwater, and in some instances, they have advantages over other conventional lures. The vast majority of soft plastics are impregnated with effective scents, and some of them exhibit lifelike movement that no other jig or plug can replicate.

Introducing JohnnyJigs Slow Jigger Elite Series Slow Pitch Jigging Rods

Johnnyjigs28 Jan, 2026Business

Different rods excel at different disciplines; surf rods tend to be longer to allow for greater casting leverage, whereas trolling rods tend to be shorter and heavier to stand up to the rigors of trolling, and to put pressure on big fish more effectively. Slow pitch jigging rod are no exception, despite the fact that slow pitch jigging is somewhat more of a niche discipline than many other fishing pursuits.

Types of Jig Heads, Jig Selection and More

Johnnyjigs14 Jan, 2026Business

Fishing a soft plastic-tipped jig head is one of the simplest and most effective saltwater presentations in the whole sport of angling, and this is true in both fresh and saltwater. Now, while jig heads intended for saltwater use don’t necessarily exhibit the same variety of shapes and intended uses as their freshwater cousins, there is still quite a bit of nuance to parse.