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How to find the afternoon tuna bite with slow-pitch jigging
Drift a 250 g jig over deep reef structure, work it near the bottom, and stay alert for strikes during the retrieve.
The method
This slow-pitch jigging method uses a 250 g jig over deep reef structure, working near the bottom and through the water column on the retrieve. A strike can come while winding the jig back up. The demonstrations below show the jigging motion, line angle and drift adjustments that bring the setup to life.
See it in action
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South Florida SALT · Main demonstration
Gear & bait
01 / Rod
Star Plasma slow-pitch rod
Star Plasma slow-pitch rod rated for 150–400 g jigs.
02 / Reel
Accurate Boss Fury 600N reel
Accurate Boss Fury 600N conventional reel.
04 / Leader
40 lb monofilament leader
40 lb monofilament, approximately 10–11 ft.
05 / Jig
250 g prototype stick jig
250 g stick jig with a diamond-shaped profile, two bottom hooks, and one top hook with Mylar flash.
06 / Terminal tackle
Barrel swivel
Barrel swivel at the end of the leader.
07 / Tool
Split-ring pliers
Split-ring pliers for attaching and changing the jig.
08 / Tool
Fishing glove
Fishing glove for jigging.
09 / Tool
Ice for the catch
Ice for keeping the landed tuna cold.