butterfly jigging

[bbrownie]

I read an article that described a "new" jigging technique called butterfly jigging. I couldn't understand exactly how it's done (a picture would help). Is there anyone who could enlighted me or give me a resource. Thanks, brownie

[Hand's B&T]

Shimano developed the system try their web site, basic premis is narrow diameter spooled reel using braided line the jigs have the hooks at the top of the jig drop it down and you don't jig it with the rod but actually use the whole set up short quick cranks on the reel while short lifts on the rod. Many companies have come out with the jigs, but shimanos are called butterfly jigs, Braids are tantrums, theirs a whole slew of em on the market. Thanks Tim

[Chris Gatley]

bbrownie-

i have been using the system for inshore bass and blues plus lake trout in freshwater. let me be the first to say that it is a system. if you take one component out, the system does not work as well.

it is a light tackle approach with light rods that pack a punch. you need a high speed reel that is at least a 5.8:1 gear ratio but the reel also must pick up a lot of line. conventionals reels should pick up 44 inches of line per crank for best results. your spin reels should pick up 38 inches of line per crank for optimum jig performance. The stardic 5000 is perfect as is the torium, trinidad and torsa reels from shimano.

as for the jigs, shimano spent a couple years perfecting their jigs. last week on the head boat jamaica, Captain Bogan was astonished that the 270 gram jig beat a 12 ounce diamond jig to the bottom. my friend was using the system while on the boat and caught pollack etc...on the system.

in essence, the jig does an underwater walk the dog as it rises through the water column rather than a vertical rise and fall as a traditional jig is fished. The system loads the rod and upon its release, planes the jig off to one side. Upon the next rod load and release, the jig planes to the opposite side. Back an dforth as it rises

i have some video (but not great) of the rod tip actions and some other butterfly stuff on my site while striper fishing last year. go to my site and click on Capt's Cam. In the page is some butterfly jigging video but it is amateur at best. kind of the way it was when fishing that day. my camera is a spy camera clipped to my hat. it does not allow for zooming and only captures what it sees. but it may give you some extra guidance. notice on the video the circular motion of the jig technqiue. that circular motion plus the braid, soft rod, line pick up etc...is what shoots that jig back and forth as it rises.

see more at shimano.com too

chris gatley
Shimano Pro Staff & NE Rod Specialist

[OffTheHook]

We just got the system in from Shimano, if it works half as good as they claim I can't wait to try it. Hey Chris, I know you've spent some time with the stuff, what would you say is the minimum depth required to use the jigs effectively?

[glennexit13]

With all due respect and credit to KSONG...


Insane (http://www2.osk.3web.ne.jp/~sevense/Graphic/MPEG/Cyuuk_2002_9.mpg)

Those guys define hardcore

[Jim Mac]

Glennexit13, I was getting tired just watching those guys. Had to stop for some water after only watching about 12 minutes. You hit the nail on the head about defining hardcore.

[Chris Gatley]

chuck-

the system is designed to be fished in 40 feet of water or more. however, with inshore species, i did fine in 30 feet. any less forget about it. you can cast out and manipulate the jigging action for surface fishing but any lure/jig will work at that time.

[paul708]

i carry the Jigging Master rods/Blanks for the jigging system. and should be coming out with a new (different) blank(s).for jigging ... these Jigging Master blanks/rods are Geared for Larger fish more so than the Shemano.

[bbrownie]

Thanks for the explanations. That is a good start. I'd like to see it in action.

[paul708]

we will be running some jiging trips this year jump aboard one of them..

[bbrownie]

sounds like a winner. Do you have any details?

[OffTheHook]

Paul, I definetly prefer custom rods to stock(when I can afford them :( ) but I have a Shimano Trevala rod that's rated 80-200lb that's feather light, so I don't get the point of your statement, are you making rods beyond 200lb for jigging?

[paul708]

Chuck.. i can make a rod and put 80-210lb on it sure,no problem.its only a decal or pen. :D Am i doing it. NO. I am building with a blank to fight bigger fish better than another rod. thats all. but i do think the shamino is a good Entry Level Rod for Jigging smaller fish. it was nice talking to ya. hope to see you soon..i think you will like my "budget" series..

[ 04-05-2006, 12:39 PM: Message edited by: paul708 ]

[paul708]

bbrownie..shoot me a e-mail i will give you details