Hi Josh! Yes, I remember chatting with you 🤙🏻 Did you end up buying a jigging setup? I’m happy to hear you found the video useful! Thank you for watching 🙏🏻
Thanks for all of your video's...just purchased a kayak...and starting to pick up gear. Your explanations are very helpful. Any chance you could do a full walk-through video of your kayak setup please? I'll be purchasing/installing accessories with the incoming Black Friday sales...rod holders, what works and what you found didn't work. I've been stalking the flats fly-fishing for bonefish these past few years here on Oahu and with the kayak, can now try for bottom fish and hopefully pelagic's. I've tied up some damashi /sabiki rigs...and plan on heading out just to see if I can locate/catch some opelu first. btw...I have a Hobie Tandem Mirage Oasis (trying to get wife out on the water more). I'll be running this solo most of the time I am thinking...so I will have more room up front for fish bag, etc. Thanks again for sharing all of your experience with your video's. 🤙
Ehhhhh thanks a lot for the kind words! 🙏I do plan on making that video soon as a lot of people have been asking so keep an eye out for it! Ya black friday is a great time to stock up on gear. That would be an awesome way to get around the flats for bonefish! If you can learn to catch bait consistently then you'll most definitely find success. And even if it takes a while to learn bait catching tactics, there's still plenty of ways to catch fish out there. My good buddy solo fishes a tandem and he loves it. Like you said, lot's of space up front for gear. I appreciate your support! Have fun and be safe out there! 🔥💪
Really good coverage of the topic ! I am new to speed/vertical jigging but have been jigging salmon, rockfish, halibut etc for a really long time. One reason we switched over to fluoro from mono is it's lack of stretch. If you're using just a short section of leader it doesn't matter but if you're using a longer leader and you're down deep you want to get rid of as much stretch as possible so you get as much action out of your jig as possible and also to get a good hookset. It might not be "mission critical" but I like every bit of help I can get :) Might just be in my head that it makes a difference, too...haha. One other thing I'd like to pick your brain on- what do you think about circle hooks on your assists? I'm tempted because a few years ago I started tying circle hook trailers on my clousers (flyfishing for salmon) and although they weren't "supposed" to work, they worked amazingly well - I wasn't missing any hookups and the fish were STUCK on that hook. Have you tried them on your assists? I have some super mutus that I have set aside for bait but was thinking of giving it a go..just need the nudge I guess! cheers and thanks for the vid.
Thank you very much Adam! 🙏 You're completely right about the stretch between Fluoro and Mono! I feel the same way you do. I prefer Fluoro because I believe I have better feel and control of what's going on down there with my jig. To be honest, I've never tried that, however, I don't believe it would work very well, and here's why I think that. Circle hooks are designed to set themselves when a fish bites, and they work best when tension is gradually and slowly applied to ensure the hook finds it's way to the corner of the mouth. If you pull the hook to fast (set the hook) the hook most likely wont rotate and angle into the corner where it's supposed to be because it doesn't have enough time for the point to catch because of how much it's angled inwards. Due to the nature of jigging being a fast retrieval and hookset, I don't think the circle hook would efficiently hook into the mouth of the fish. Certainly it may work, but I don't think it would be as efficient. Although, I've never tried it before. Maybe you should give it a try and let me know how it works out! 👍
Solid information brother! great visual presentation. question do both your slow pitch and vertical jigging setups have a swivel or do you ever tie directly to the solid ring with no swivel?
Ehhhh thanks a lot! I appreciate that! 🙏🏻 I personally use a swivel but a lot of people out there tie directly to the solid ring. I’ve never tried it myself so I can’t speak on which one performs better. I would assume you’d get less line twists with a swivel, but the solid ring would theoretically be stronger because it’s less connection points that could potentially fail.
Thanks for watching! 2001NRXG Gear ratio: 7/1 Max drag: 10kg Weight: 580g Spool diameter: 60mm/ width 25mm Line capacity PE: 3-400m, 4-300m, 5-220m Line retrieval per crank: 132cm Handle length: 80/92mm Bearings: 8/1 I love this reel! Very strong, high retrieval rate and a ton of line. This is my favorite reel in my jigging arsenal.
Thank you very much! Yes, absolutely! Almost anything will hit a jig if its presented to them. I've caught Uku between 100-300' on a jig and I've caught Moana Kali when I used to shore jig on 30-60g jigs. I haven't targeted them from my kayak yet, but perhaps one day I'll go for them in the shallower water.
Hey 🤙 how about body position. I’m jigging from a Hobie Outback and I can’t find a comfortable position to fight stronger fish from more than 300 feet. Thanks
Hi Ruben! Great question! Since kayaks naturally keep us in one position sitting in our chairs with our legs straight out in front of us on our pedals, we’re almost always reeling and fighting fish outside of our body. (Meaning we rarely have our shoulders squared up with the rest of our body). With jigging we have to choose one side of the kayak which is most comfortable for us and position our arms in a way that allows us to move the rod without hitting our kayak or equipment. Since we can’t keep the rod centered between our shoulders when jigging, we don’t get optimal power because we’re favoring one side more than the other. When it comes to fighting fish when jigging, I’ll try and maintain my natural jigging position and lift with both arms, however, as you mentioned, that gets very difficult when you’re hooked into larger fish. What I like to do when I can no longer maintain that jigging position is I’ll tuck my arm/elbow right against my body so it’s not under constant load, and I’ll use my bodyweight as leverage by leaning back in my chair to pull up on the rod, then quickly reel the slack line while leaning forward and repeat the process. With this method, my arms are no longer isolated and bearing the entire weight of the fish. Instead, by tucking in my elbow, it essentially merges my arm and body to work together as one unit for optimal lifting power. The best way I can describe it as a rocking motion. The rod is still under your armpit, but you lock your arm to your body, pull up and lean back in your chair simultaneously, then gain line back and lean forward, repeat. Check out my RUclips Short titled “Gotta Love This Feeling” and you’ll see that method briefly towards the end. I hope this answers your question! Please let me know. Thank you
@@rubenguzman5310 Ya it’s definitely tough from a kayak. I do find using my body weight certainly helps with fatigue but even so, it gets tiring. But hey, getting tired fighting fish is a good way to be tired haha 🤣
Ji fishing how do you know which fishing rod is for jigging vertical ? and the jigging reel for vertical .i am beginner ,could you send me a link of the good jigging setup for beginners
Thanks for watching! Typically, the rods will state whether or not they're for slow pitch. They'll often be a lot thinner, won't have much of foregrip and sometimes will be spiral wrapped. As far as the reels, they're not really designed for one specific application so any jigging conventional reel will be fine for slow pitch and speed jigging, and any spinning reel will do. What's your budget for a set up?
Thx Jifshing I am more clear now I already order a trevala & gomexus I ‘ve been watching your videos over @ over ; I have learned a lot from you Very clear explanation Thanks bro
Thanks a lot Jarret! 🙏🏻 I use the Garmin Echomap UHD 2 with a G51 transducer. Here’s a few tips that can help you increase your chances of hooking into those suspended fish. 1) Don’t hesitate. As soon as I see a good mark I immediately stop my momentum and drop and try and stay as vertical as I can (my kayak has reverse pedals) 2) When targeting suspended fish I always try and be ready to drop as soon as I see something good on the screen. Sometimes I’m holding the rod in my hand with my finger on the clutch. 3) Use a heavy, streamline jig that will drop very fast to maximize your chance of putting your jig in front of them. Full disclaimer, it’s difficult. I’d say maybe 5% of the time I get those suspended fish when they’re just by themselves. If you see predators around bait schools then your chances are greatly increased because they’re hanging around the food source. However, if you don’t drop and try, you’ll never get them! Hope that helps! 🤙🏻
Thanks a lot! 🙏🏻 I typically use 40 or 50lb when I run my 150g jigs, primarily due to the size of the fish that I’m likely going to encounter. If you’re targeting smaller fish, or bigger fish, I’d suggest adjust accordingly so you’re equipped to handle those fish 🤙🏻
I got them from TackleDirect. They’re called lure/jig neoprene wraps. Awesome to keep everything from smashing against your rod and wrecking your guides.
@@jifishingco right on, Mahalos. Just started kayaking and jigging and your content helped a lot. Thank you again for providing us with all this info 🤙
You are correct in that braid and PE lines are both woven using ultra high molecular polyethylene and are essentially the same in that regard, and braid uses lb rating vs PE’s diameter rating, however, what I was implying when comparing PE to braid was there’s a notable difference in performance and specs of the well known Japanese brands vs Powerpro braid which is a staple for many people in USA. From my experience, Japanese PE lines such as Seaguar and Varivas are superior for jigging applications due to the sensitivity, strength, and softness of the line vs traditional PowerPro braid.
@@jifishingco seagar is very common all over the world. I can buy ut here in panama if i want. Neither brands are country exclusive. I do believe japan has brands that are not seen in wester europe or america.
@@nicoibzschalin-hr4bj Yeah yeah we all got amazon accounts and can get seagar line, the guy just said Jap line is better for jigging, so what? You and ANDY-ug2kr getting really petty. @JI go for it brotha!
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I should’ve watched this prior to borrowing the rod and reel. Thanks for loaning me that setup to try bro!
Haha no problem! If you want to try a different setup next time just let me know!
Really great video. Mahalo!
Thank you very much Austin! I appreciate your feedback 🙏🏻
We spoke on the phone a few months ago. This video helped with being able to visualize what you were saying.
Hi Josh! Yes, I remember chatting with you 🤙🏻 Did you end up buying a jigging setup? I’m happy to hear you found the video useful! Thank you for watching 🙏🏻
Thanks for all of your video's...just purchased a kayak...and starting to pick up gear. Your explanations are very helpful. Any chance you could do a full walk-through video of your kayak setup please? I'll be purchasing/installing accessories with the incoming Black Friday sales...rod holders, what works and what you found didn't work. I've been stalking the flats fly-fishing for bonefish these past few years here on Oahu and with the kayak, can now try for bottom fish and hopefully pelagic's. I've tied up some damashi /sabiki rigs...and plan on heading out just to see if I can locate/catch some opelu first. btw...I have a Hobie Tandem Mirage Oasis (trying to get wife out on the water more). I'll be running this solo most of the time I am thinking...so I will have more room up front for fish bag, etc. Thanks again for sharing all of your experience with your video's. 🤙
Ehhhhh thanks a lot for the kind words! 🙏I do plan on making that video soon as a lot of people have been asking so keep an eye out for it! Ya black friday is a great time to stock up on gear. That would be an awesome way to get around the flats for bonefish! If you can learn to catch bait consistently then you'll most definitely find success. And even if it takes a while to learn bait catching tactics, there's still plenty of ways to catch fish out there. My good buddy solo fishes a tandem and he loves it. Like you said, lot's of space up front for gear. I appreciate your support! Have fun and be safe out there! 🔥💪
Great video. Thanks. I am new to Hawaii. This was very helpful. Setting up a kayak is the next video I am interested in.
Thanks a lot! 🙏🏻 I do plan on making a video in the future showcasing my kayak set up.
Great information ! Very informative 🎣🎣🎣🐠🐟
Thanks a lot Jess! 🙏
Really good coverage of the topic ! I am new to speed/vertical jigging but have been jigging salmon, rockfish, halibut etc for a really long time. One reason we switched over to fluoro from mono is it's lack of stretch. If you're using just a short section of leader it doesn't matter but if you're using a longer leader and you're down deep you want to get rid of as much stretch as possible so you get as much action out of your jig as possible and also to get a good hookset. It might not be "mission critical" but I like every bit of help I can get :) Might just be in my head that it makes a difference, too...haha.
One other thing I'd like to pick your brain on- what do you think about circle hooks on your assists? I'm tempted because a few years ago I started tying circle hook trailers on my clousers (flyfishing for salmon) and although they weren't "supposed" to work, they worked amazingly well - I wasn't missing any hookups and the fish were STUCK on that hook. Have you tried them on your assists? I have some super mutus that I have set aside for bait but was thinking of giving it a go..just need the nudge I guess! cheers and thanks for the vid.
Thank you very much Adam! 🙏
You're completely right about the stretch between Fluoro and Mono! I feel the same way you do. I prefer Fluoro because I believe I have better feel and control of what's going on down there with my jig.
To be honest, I've never tried that, however, I don't believe it would work very well, and here's why I think that. Circle hooks are designed to set themselves when a fish bites, and they work best when tension is gradually and slowly applied to ensure the hook finds it's way to the corner of the mouth. If you pull the hook to fast (set the hook) the hook most likely wont rotate and angle into the corner where it's supposed to be because it doesn't have enough time for the point to catch because of how much it's angled inwards. Due to the nature of jigging being a fast retrieval and hookset, I don't think the circle hook would efficiently hook into the mouth of the fish. Certainly it may work, but I don't think it would be as efficient. Although, I've never tried it before. Maybe you should give it a try and let me know how it works out! 👍
Solid information brother! great visual presentation. question do both your slow pitch and vertical jigging setups have a swivel or do you ever tie directly to the solid ring with no swivel?
Ehhhh thanks a lot! I appreciate that! 🙏🏻 I personally use a swivel but a lot of people out there tie directly to the solid ring. I’ve never tried it myself so I can’t speak on which one performs better. I would assume you’d get less line twists with a swivel, but the solid ring would theoretically be stronger because it’s less connection points that could potentially fail.
The best jigging video. Thank you.
Thank you very much! I appreciate that 🙏🏻
Thanks for the info. What the spec's on shimano ocea left hand reel? how much drag? how many yrds of Braid?
Thanks for watching!
2001NRXG
Gear ratio: 7/1
Max drag: 10kg
Weight: 580g
Spool diameter: 60mm/ width 25mm
Line capacity PE: 3-400m, 4-300m, 5-220m
Line retrieval per crank: 132cm
Handle length: 80/92mm
Bearings: 8/1
I love this reel! Very strong, high retrieval rate and a ton of line. This is my favorite reel in my jigging arsenal.
Very informative. Does Uku or Moana Kali’s bite jigs?
Thank you very much! Yes, absolutely! Almost anything will hit a jig if its presented to them. I've caught Uku between 100-300' on a jig and I've caught Moana Kali when I used to shore jig on 30-60g jigs. I haven't targeted them from my kayak yet, but perhaps one day I'll go for them in the shallower water.
Hey 🤙 how about body position. I’m jigging from a Hobie Outback and I can’t find a comfortable position to fight stronger fish from more than 300 feet. Thanks
Hi Ruben!
Great question! Since kayaks naturally keep us in one position sitting in our chairs with our legs straight out in front of us on our pedals, we’re almost always reeling and fighting fish outside of our body. (Meaning we rarely have our shoulders squared up with the rest of our body). With jigging we have to choose one side of the kayak which is most comfortable for us and position our arms in a way that allows us to move the rod without hitting our kayak or equipment.
Since we can’t keep the rod centered between our shoulders when jigging, we don’t get optimal power because we’re favoring one side more than the other. When it comes to fighting fish when jigging, I’ll try and maintain my natural jigging position and lift with both arms, however, as you mentioned, that gets very difficult when you’re hooked into larger fish. What I like to do when I can no longer maintain that jigging position is I’ll tuck my arm/elbow right against my body so it’s not under constant load, and I’ll use my bodyweight as leverage by leaning back in my chair to pull up on the rod, then quickly reel the slack line while leaning forward and repeat the process. With this method, my arms are no longer isolated and bearing the entire weight of the fish. Instead, by tucking in my elbow, it essentially merges my arm and body to work together as one unit for optimal lifting power. The best way I can describe it as a rocking motion. The rod is still under your armpit, but you lock your arm to your body, pull up and lean back in your chair simultaneously, then gain line back and lean forward, repeat.
Check out my RUclips Short titled “Gotta Love This Feeling” and you’ll see that method briefly towards the end.
I hope this answers your question!
Please let me know.
Thank you
You can also check out my video "Jigging For Ono" The first fish I catch on a jig I use that method I discussed in my previous comment.
@@jifishingco yep more or less the same struggle. After that first stronger one I’ll need to take a break then. 🤙🤙thanks
@@rubenguzman5310 Ya it’s definitely tough from a kayak. I do find using my body weight certainly helps with fatigue but even so, it gets tiring. But hey, getting tired fighting fish is a good way to be tired haha 🤣
Mahalo for the share!
Thank you very much for watching, Harry! 🙏
Ji fishing how do you know which fishing rod is for jigging vertical ? and the jigging reel for vertical .i am beginner ,could you send me a link of the good jigging setup for beginners
Thanks for watching! Typically, the rods will state whether or not they're for slow pitch. They'll often be a lot thinner, won't have much of foregrip and sometimes will be spiral wrapped. As far as the reels, they're not really designed for one specific application so any jigging conventional reel will be fine for slow pitch and speed jigging, and any spinning reel will do.
What's your budget for a set up?
Thx Jifshing
I am more clear now
I already order a trevala & gomexus
I ‘ve been watching your videos over @ over ; I have learned a lot from you
Very clear explanation
Thanks bro
@@amadophoto That’s great to hear! I appreciate your kind words and support 🙏🏻
Great info, thanks
Thanks for watching! 🤙🏻
Great video! Which fishfinder do you use? And how do you stay on top of marks? I’ve been marking fish but once my jig is down it’s gone
Thanks a lot Jarret! 🙏🏻
I use the Garmin Echomap UHD 2 with a G51 transducer.
Here’s a few tips that can help you increase your chances of hooking into those suspended fish.
1) Don’t hesitate. As soon as I see a good mark I immediately stop my momentum and drop and try and stay as vertical as I can (my kayak has reverse pedals)
2) When targeting suspended fish I always try and be ready to drop as soon as I see something good on the screen. Sometimes I’m holding the rod in my hand with my finger on the clutch.
3) Use a heavy, streamline jig that will drop very fast to maximize your chance of putting your jig in front of them.
Full disclaimer, it’s difficult. I’d say maybe 5% of the time I get those suspended fish when they’re just by themselves. If you see predators around bait schools then your chances are greatly increased because they’re hanging around the food source. However, if you don’t drop and try, you’ll never get them!
Hope that helps! 🤙🏻
What size line do you use with your 150g jig? Thank you for the video.
Thanks a lot! 🙏🏻
I typically use 40 or 50lb when I run my 150g jigs, primarily due to the size of the fish that I’m likely going to encounter. If you’re targeting smaller fish, or bigger fish, I’d suggest adjust accordingly so you’re equipped to handle those fish 🤙🏻
What’s that jig holder on your rod called?
I got them from TackleDirect. They’re called lure/jig neoprene wraps. Awesome to keep everything from smashing against your rod and wrecking your guides.
@@jifishingco right on, Mahalos. Just started kayaking and jigging and your content helped a lot. Thank you again for providing us with all this info 🤙
@@r1dv Happy to help 🤙🏻 Thanks a lot for watching! 🙏🏻
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Thank you for watching! 🤙🏻
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Nice information 💻
Thanks a lot! 🙏🏻
PE is the same as braid. PE uses numbers 1 and up. Braid uses lb. WTF??
You are correct in that braid and PE lines are both woven using ultra high molecular polyethylene and are essentially the same in that regard, and braid uses lb rating vs PE’s diameter rating, however, what I was implying when comparing PE to braid was there’s a notable difference in performance and specs of the well known Japanese brands vs Powerpro braid which is a staple for many people in USA. From my experience, Japanese PE lines such as Seaguar and Varivas are superior for jigging applications due to the sensitivity, strength, and softness of the line vs traditional PowerPro braid.
@@jifishingco seagar is very common all over the world. I can buy ut here in panama if i want. Neither brands are country exclusive. I do believe japan has brands that are not seen in wester europe or america.
@@nicoibzschalin-hr4bj Yeah yeah we all got amazon accounts and can get seagar line, the guy just said Jap line is better for jigging, so what? You and ANDY-ug2kr getting really petty. @JI go for it brotha!