Metal Jig

Japanese jig innovation spans two dominant styles: high-speed jigging jigs with long, narrow profiles that dart and flash on fast, aggressive retrieves; and slow-pitch jigs with asymmetric, wide-bodied profiles that flutter and slide on the fall with a dying-baitfish action that bottom-oriented fish cannot resist. Both styles are available in the full range of weights from 20g shore models to 400g deep-water offshore jigs.

Brands such as Shimano, Daiwa, Majorcraft, Cultiva, and dozens of boutique Japanese jig makers produce metal jigs in finishes and color combinations developed specifically for Japanese offshore conditions — which transfer directly to pelagic fishing worldwide.