Slow
Jigging is a technical fishing style that has become very popular in Japan and
around the world, elevating the classic game of jigging to another dimension.
Slow pitch jigging is not the same as slow reeling. It is a continuous sequence
of stop and go pitches. It’s basically one pitch per second. That tempo is very
slow compared to the conventional style of jigging and has three main
variations that can be combined: Slow Pitch Jerk, Hi Pitch Jerk, Long Fall
Jerk. Of course it requires specialized Slow jigs.
The Shimano Game Type offshore jigging rod range offers specific models
for Slow jigging. This flagship Slow Jigging series is perfect for all popular
slow jigging methods in the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean. The blanks
are enhanced with Shimano Spiral X Core and Hi-Power X technologies that
guarantee incredible strength and performance, eliminating the blank torsion
when jigging and fighting a fish.
Shimano has studied the requirements of the Slow Jigging extensively and
developed this rod series, particularly for this technique. The rod is set at
6'8" long to have sufficient length for the taper of the rod, to work its
magic on the jig. Anglers will be enticed by its amazing action and smooth
loading of the blank.
The Game Type Slow J rods have been equipped with a sensitive tip, which
allows for excellent line tension control to cater to changing fishing
conditions.
This technique and this rod series is best combined with a baitcasting,
or multiplier reel, that allows you to know exactly when your lure has reached
the bottom, enables you to control the depth level of the jig and transmits to
your palm any direct contact with your line.
Three models are available, to match different requirements in terms of
jig weight and depth.
Technical Characteristics
- Spiral X Construction
- Hi-Power X Construction
- Fuji
Guides (Stainless Steel Sic)
- Custom designed Reel Seats
- EVA Handle
| Model | Length | Sections | Transport Length | PE | Weight | Guides | Lure Weight | Reel Type |
| B66-1 | 1.98 m | 2 | 150 cm | Max 1.5 | 122 gr | 10 | Max 160 gr | Baitcasting |
| B66-2 | 1.98 m | 2 | 150 cm | Max 2.0 | 128 gr | 10 | Max 200 gr | Baitcasting |
| B66-3 | 1.98 m | 2 | 150 cm | Max 2.5 | 132 gr | 10 | Max 260 gr | Baitcasting |
| B66-4 | 1.98 m | 2 | 150 cm | Max 3.0 | 142 gr | 10 | Max 330 gr | Baitcasting |