Had a ball using what I believe is the best lure for slow pitch jigging during our trip to the Barrow Islands.
My mate Max was out fishing me with his “special” lure.
So much so we called him the Red Baron.
We were fishing on Wonky Holes with multiple entrances.
Wonky Holes are very productive areas for slow pitch jigging.
THE BEST LURE FOR SLOW PITCH JIGGING HAS CERTAIN QUALITIES
You want a lure that falls horizontally. If they fall on their end they may as well be a torpedo sinker.
It doesn’t provide the action of a bait fish.
The best lure for slow pitch jigging has a good fluttering action.
Colour is not so important as in the deep water the colours look quite similar.
DOUBLE ACTION
A jigging lure with a double action gives some variety and allows the angler to bait and switch.
The Levitator jig is one such lure.
If it falls in the horizontal position it generally flutters back to the bottom.
If on the apex of the lift it is vertical, it will shoot out sideways resembling a fleeing squid or bait fish.
Sometimes it will even shoot towards your target fish allowing for an easy grab.
To see the best lure for slow pitch jigging in action on Wonky Holes, check out the video.
IDENTIFY BETTER FISH ON YOUR FISH FINDER
The difference between gun anglers and average fisho’s is generally skill with their fish finder.
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USING THE BEST LURE FOR SLOW PITCH JIGGING
These are the kinds of fish you can catch using this lure and method of fishing.
The exciting part is they generally smash the lure on the fall. Before it hits the bottom.
FINDING FISH BEATS FINDING LURES
Max’s jig definitely worked… but that wasn’t the full story.
He was putting it where the fish actually were.
That’s the bit most anglers miss.
You can have the best slow pitch jig in the world, but if you’re not on the right ground, it won’t save you.
That’s really what offshore fishing comes down to.
Understanding where fish sit, how they use structure… and knowing when to stay or move.
That’s exactly what I cover in my online course Offshore Opportunities.
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