Extreme Jigging: Dogtooth Tuna, Yellowtail Kingfish (Hiramasa), Amberjack, Samson Fish > Tackle & Techniques

What's your favourite jigging style and for which species?

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dogsoldier:
I would have to say long jerk favourite species would be yellow tail kings and the good old sambo's some of the by catch with the bronzies are good for a bit of fun and a arm strech


Andrew

Brandon Khoo:
mate - if you foul hook a bronzie, you'll really know about it!!

Tony Jreige:

--- Quote from: dogsoldier on March 19, 2007, 08:54:30 PM ---I would have to say long jerk favourite species would be yellow tail kings and the good old sambo's some of the by catch with the bronzies are good for a bit of fun and a arm strech


Andrew

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i find the short jerk armpit a very effective technique for yellowtail kingfish. I fish off sydney and i have bagged out 3 times in the last 4 outings, the day i got 2 fish i was the only one who landed any on the boat. Scotty Thorrington found my technique a little slower than the usual angler on his boat, i landed 7 fish out of 18 between 4 guys that day. i have been working on this technique for a few years now and i wont change it when fishing for kings.
Nonetheless i cant say i have jigged for any other species, althoughi have caught a couple of dollies and striped tuna on jigs, so i am not sure what mid water species would react more to.
I am dying to give the yellowfin in the burley trail a go this winter... we'll have to wait and see on that one.
Tony

Cam Foley:
A lot of guys in NZ jig pretty slow for kings and it seems to work, i don't slow down until i get tired.

Chris Wong:

--- Quote from: Cam Foley on June 10, 2007, 05:11:35 PM ---A lot of guys in NZ jig pretty slow for kings and it seems to work, i don't slow down until i get tired.

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most Japanese style jigs don't suit sheer flat out speed. Centre weighted jigs rely on a little slack line or hesitation during jigging so that they can flutter. Most tail weighted jigs are quite streamlined and do require more speed to work. Your technique should depend on jig shape which depends on water depth and jig weight.

I've been trying hard to get kiwi jiggers to slow down, give the jig a chance to work rather than you do the work.  Jigging shouldn't be hard heavy work. When you watch Mogi San jig, then you'll understand what I'm saying -  truely a relaxed individual.

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