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Speed Jig
A long, slim metal jig dropped vertically and ripped back up fast; it imitates fleeing baitfish and triggers reaction strikes from fast predators.
DepthMid-water to deep
ActionFast rip & dart
WhereDrop-offs, wrecks, offshore banks, FADs
LevelIntermediate
How to fish it
- 1
Drop the jig straight down to the bottom or to the depth where you mark fish.
- 2
Engage the reel and start a fast one-crank, one-rod-pump rhythm.
- 3
Work it up 50-100 feet off the bottom, then drop it back down.
- 4
If you get a hit and miss, keep cranking fast; jacks and tunas usually come back.
BigJoe Tips
- Use assist hooks on the top of the jig only; they snag less and hook better.
- Use your body and a rod butt in your armpit or a gimbal belt to save your arms.
- Count the drop with colored braid so you return to the same depth every time.
Mistakes to avoid
- Jigging too slowly; a speed jig needs speed to look alive.
- Using light braid that breaks when an amberjack heads for the wreck.
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