Jigging set

Today, it is one of the world's largest fishing techniques. The most fashionable, with a large number of variants, the most popular of which is the shore jigging.

Jig fishing Can be practised in the sea, but also in freshwater, with excellent ease of use. It is suitable for experienced fishermen. For beginners only, by boat Or on the edge. You'll find a huge range of products designed for this technique:

• Lures
• Reels
• Line
• Cannes

It's easy to get lost, which is why today we're going to give you some advice on how to choose the right product for youjigging set, a selection of the best ensembles available.

This fishing technique Was originally intended for exotic fishing Forfish Most of them weigh more than 20 kilos. If this is the type you want to adopt, very robust equipment should be ideal. Go for a jig rod Power ranging from 70gr to 160gr, a reel With a capacity of at least 300 metres, coupled with a braking system Resistant to high pressure.

Of course, the accessibility of this fishing technique Makes it viable with a casting rod And a reel Of smaller size. For a shore fishing, small jigs Will enable you to practise this technique horizontally. From Lures Will be useful when the seabed exceeds 70 metres or when there is a strong current.

How to choose your jigging set?

To choose the best equipment and therefore the best jigging set, there are a number of factors to take into account depending on your use. For your reel, these may include :

• The crank handle
• The number of bearings
• Recovery capacity

For your rod You also need to pay attention to the following points:

• The number of rings
• The handle
• The strands
• Heel length

First and foremost, you need to know what type of technique you want to adopt, as this will require different equipment for activities at sea, in shallow water or deep water... Now let's take a look at each component of your package The specific features that will guide your choice depending on your use.

Choosing your reel

It's a central piece in your ensemble, so it's vital to choose from our range of jigging reel collection, choose a product suited to your needs. If you're fishing in shallow waters (maximum 30 metres), choose a lightweight package. Small-capacity equipment should maximise your performance.

Aim for 200m braid And a maximum weight of around 600g. A brake that can withstand pressures of 12kg should satisfy you completely. Don't underestimate the rolling system Which must also be of very high quality.

For use at depths of more than 150m, you need a robust, high-capacity product fitted with ahigh-performance braking. The weight of the latter may exceed 600g for the most experienced. The power of your equipment should be in line with the fish You are targeting. There are some that can withstand up to 30 kg of pressure, which is more than enough. 300 metres of braids Will give you the best performance.

At sea, your equipment will need to be sturdy and able to withstand heavy loads braid (300 metres minimum), you can look at the same characteristics as the reels For the deep sea.

For the speed jigging Dedicated to tuna tracking, make sure you check the recovery capacity Which should be greater than 95cm per turn of the crank. Don't forget to match the power of your equipment to the power of your riders canes. We recommend that you buy products specially designed for the practice of jig fishing. Others reels May also be effective, but their life expectancy will be considerably reduced.

Choosing your rod

When choosing your rod, if you're looking for a very sturdy product that won't break in the heat of battle, we'd advise you to opt for a very sturdy product. A jigging rods from our collection will be your best ally, and should weigh between 30 and 80lbs. If you had to choose three criteria :

• Short length
• Power
• Lightweight

This fishing technique Requires constant movement, a lightweight kit will greatly increase your comfort.

The choice of jig

Like reels, your choice will depend on how you use it. You're bound to find the product that's right for you in our extensive range Jigging lure collection. If you are Fish In zones with a maximum depth of 70 metres, yourLuresShould not weigh more than 80g. We advise you to start with a sample ranging from 5 grams to 60 grams, so you can be sure of being able to cope with almost any situation.

If you're a fan of Shore jigging, which means you're doing it from the edge of the boat micro jigs Are the most suitable solution. If, on the other hand, you are fishing in a very deep area or where there is a strong current, it is a heavy jig You'll need, weighing up to 150 grams.

The best jigging sets

Now that you're up to speed on the various aspects you need to check to make the best choice of a jigging set, we've put together a selection of the best ensembles. This selection is not exhaustive and is not binding on anyone other than us. It is merely a guide to follow.

For jig casting

The practice of casting jig Is one of the most accessible and versatile. You can catch fish of all sizes and species. japanese brand Daiwa offers us two top-quality products that will be excellent choices for the most demanding of you.

The set we recommend for this technique is as follows:

• Casting Rod Daiwa Saltiga Bay, designed for the jigging It will excel in this technique. Extremely lightweight at just 180g, it is made up of carbon And aluminium. This top-of-the-range model combines robustness, finesse and precision. It features 13 rings And its power means it can handle 180g of weight. To round things off, its high-density EVA handle And its offset V-joint fitting Whose scion Fits into the heel, they'll provide you with optimum comfort and disconcerting ease of use.
• Casting Reel Daiwa Lexa HD 300, it's the ideal companion for your sportiest sessions. The7 CRBB marinised bearings Will give you unrivalled fluidity. The TD braking system Equipped with carbon discs Can withstand up to 10kg.

For slow jig

Slow jigging Requires a light rod And precise, allowing you to move slowly. For this set, we have teamed up with the very serious company Daiwa to the unparalleled expertise of the brand Shimano.

• Casting Rod Daiwa Saltist II, 1.88m long. It is specially designed for Slow jigging. A spinning reel It's the ideal companion. Its tip action will be smooth and progressive with an excellent reserve of power to enable you to deal with any situation.
• Sea Reel Shimano TwinPower 10 000 SWB, robustness in its purest form. With a coil Of 300m, of 10 protected ball bearings A-RB And a braking system Weighing in at just 27kg, you'll be ready for anything. This product comes with a whole range of innovative systems to make it even more powerful. A little jewel of technology, it will be a real asset.

For shore jig

This technique requires a Very long rod, this tough, hard-wearing material will enable you to launch your lures Over 80 metres. For this type of use, we recommend the following set:

• Rod Tenryu Shore Dragon, at just 3.50 metres long, you'll be able to cast lures effortlessly to over 100 metres. You'll be sure to get behind the waves and transducer all the layers with ease. Its flawless precision will guarantee you some great catches. What's more, this rod Like all those produced by the brandTenryu benefits from their premium treatment.
• Sea Reel Shimano Biomaster 5000 SW-A PG, at 315g, it's relatively light and won't take up too much space. It has been designed entirely for jigging. You'll be able to control the ascent with extreme precision, so you can be sure of the quality of this product, which has already proved its worth all over the world.

Now you know all you need to know thanks to our advice On the different choices and sets, take the time to compare products according to your needs and style. A boat fisherman Will not have the same needs as a Shore fisherman. Don't forget to choose a line According to fishThat you are looking for to avoid breakage, and pay close attention to the Strands Of your rod.

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• Jigging rod
• Jigging reel
• Jigging lure
• Rig accessories