How To: Vertical Jigging Basic Techniques

In this video we go over four basic vertical jigging techniques. First is the standard high speed vertical jigging. Second, is the slow pitch original jigging method. Third, is ripping or basically just reeling as fast as you can and moving the jig speedily through the water column. Fourth is a mixture of vertical speed jigging through the first half of the water column targeting bottom fish, while ripping the jig through the top of the water column targeting Pelagics. All of these techniques can be varied and tailored to find out what the fish are wanting. Constantly keep changing things up until you figure out a pattern of jigging technique as well as water depth where the fish are holding. Overall, this is my favorite technique for targeting deep water structure. Super fun too. Check out my other vertical jigging videos in the vertical jigging playlist.

KEY WEST KAYAK FISHING: Equipment Used

The Car - 1997 Honda Civic Hatchback DX
The Motorcycle - 1997 BMW F650

The Kayaks
1) 2010 Wilderness Systems Tarpon 140.
2) 2012 Hobie Adventure Island w/ Outboard Motor Mount
- 2010 Suzuki 2.5 HP 4-Stroke Outboard
- Lowrance Hook-5


The Rods/Reels

1) 7' MH Shimano Teramar, TMS-X70MH, Line Wt. 10-20lb, Lure Wt 1/2-1 1/2oz, Power: Medium Heavy, Action: Extra Fast
- Penn Conflict 4000
- Power Pro 20lb
- Power Pro 10lb
- Andes 15lb pink mono

2) 7' H Shimano Teramar, TMS-F70H, Line Wt. 15-20lb, Lure Wt 1/2-2oz, Power: Heavy, Action: Med Fast
- Penn Conflict 6000
- Power Pro 65lb

3) 6'6" XXH Offshore Angler - Ocean Master Freestyle Jigging Trigger Rod, OM66XXHT, Line Wt. 80-200, Lure Wt, 7 1/2 - 13 1/2oz, Power Extra Extra Heavy
- Shimano Torium 16
- Power Pro 65lb

4) 7'6" M Hurricane Calico Jack IM7, CAJ-457, Line Wt. 8-17lb, Lure Wt 3/8-3/4oz, Power: Medium
- Shimano Solstace 4000 FI
- Power Pro 20lb

5) 6' Ande Tournament Stand Up Rod, ASU-601A SDRMH, Line Wt. 20-50, Power: Medium Heavy
- Shimano TLD-30A 2-Speed
- Power Pro 65lb

6) 6'6" Shimano Trevala, TVC-66MH, Line Wt. 50-100lb, Jig Wt 50-100g, Power: Medium Heavy, Action: Medium Fast
- Abu Garcia 6500C3
- Power Pro 30lb

7) 7' Shimano Trevala, TVC-70ML, Line Wt. 20-50lb, Jig Wt 55-135g, Power: Medium Light, Action: Medium Fast
- Abu Garcia 6500C3
- Power Pro 30lb

Plus a few other misc saltwater rigs that are used sparingly and some Bass rigs which I won't use in salt water.


Filming

GoPro Hero 4 Silver
GoPro Hero 3 Black
GoPro Studio Editing Software


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