6 Jigging Tips I Wish I'd Learned Earlier

Mechanical or speed jigging is one of the most effective — and addictive — ways to target large predatory fish… but it’s also one of the easiest methods to get wrong. In this video, I share six lessons that’ve transformed my own jigging over the years… & led to some of my most exciting — and sometimes devastating — experiences on the water. Whether you fish from a kayak or a boat, these tips will help you catch more fish and donate fewer jigs to the reef. CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 0:48 Find the Current, Find the Fish 2:54 Getting Prepped for Battle 4:35 Weight Matters 5:24 Fish Vertically 6:52 Rhythm Over Speed 8:07 Win the First 5 Seconds 9:23 Final Thoughts Jigging can be brutal though. Most of the species we target using this style of fishing — amberjack, yellowtail kingfish, GTs, & others — are built for raw power. But that’s exactly what makes it so addictive. When everything comes together & a big fish absolutely smokes your jig, there are few experiences that compare… in fishing & life in general. If you've got any jigging tips or tricks of your own, drop them in the comments... I'm always keen to learn. Tight lines Guy