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How to slow-pitch jig around a deep sea wreck
Work a fluttering jig around deep wreck structure for a mixed catch.

The method
This method works a metal jig near the bottom around a deep wreck, allowing it to flutter between lifts. Set the drift beside the structure rather than dropping directly onto it, where hooks can snag. The demonstration covers reading the drift, working the jig and recognizing bites on the fall, with catches of false albacore, mutton snapper and blackfin tuna.
See it in action
How to do SLOW PITCH JIGGING on a DEEP SEA WRECK (opens in a new tab)
South Florida SALT · Main demonstration
Gear & bait
01 / Rod
Star Plasma II slow-pitch rod
Star Plasma II spiral-wrapped rod rated for 150–400 g jigs.
02 / Reel
Conventional jigging reel
Accurate Boss Fury 600N narrow-spool conventional reel.
03 / Main line
30 lb braided main line
30 lb braided main line.
04 / Leader
40 lb monofilament leader
40 lb monofilament leader, approximately 15 ft long.
05 / Jig
200 g silver-and-glow jig
200 g silver-and-glow JYG jig fitted with four hooks. Let it flutter between lifts.
06 / Tool
Fish finder
Fish finder for locating the wreck, checking depth and watching fish marks.