We got a great story to close the year from Samuel in Israel.
There is nothing like a big catch after all your empty efforts all day.
Great spirit Samuel!

Samuel’s tackle 1
[highlight1 variation=”orange”]Rod[/highlight1] Evergreen Poseidon Slow Jerker 603-3
[highlight1 variation=”orange”]Reel[/highlight1] Shimano Ocea Jigger 1500HG
[highlight1 variation=”orange”]Line[/highlight1] Shimano Ocea EX8 PE1.5
[highlight1 variation=”orange”]Leader[/highlight1] Seaguar FXR fluoro #8
[highlight1 variation=”orange”]Jigs[/highlight1] Seafloor Control Rector 240g, Spunky 150g

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Hi Totos,
Here is my report from yesterday.

There are some good fishing day’s, sometime miraculous and sometime less good, and others where nothing goes well, but the desire not to come home with your hands in your pockets, gives you the strength to continue.

Today was such a day. 8 hours of jigging … I tried everything, I went everywhere, the fish did not hear me, but I saw him in the fishfinder!

I decided to make one last drift on the reef 40 m, I put a 240g rector on my 603-3 (a little heavy but I had to try something different) and I played softly, sometimes with extra force.

My partner made a grouper, and at the same time I caught these 2 groupers. The tension was high on the boat. We came back on the same point and I caught this beautiful meagre (regius Argyrosomus).

What a surprise! I’ve never caught this fish by jigging. With live bait or shad, yes, but not jigging. This is not a great fighter, but quite untrusting fish, the type of fish that brings you a smile all week…

Samuel

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603-3 with a 240g Rector!
That is the slowest setting you can get!

I don’t think I’ve ever talked about it, but it is actually a great tactic for a big one. It makes perfect sense. Small ones like to chase quick, lively movements as they are curious and energetic. Big ones are wise and cautious. They always come later than the small ones and look for the easiest targets.
The very slow setting, lighter rod with heavier jig, and soft application emphasizing on falling is right on the money.

I don’t know if you meant it like this, but you stayed focused, kept looking for a successful pattern, chose this extreme setting, and hit the bull’s eye. This is the spirit of slow pitch jigging! Your creativity truly deserves the highest of praise. Way to go Samuel!

Totos