Terry Smith

Give me a shout at Jigabite, I will try and help.

Line - Silk Ocean - X8 Braid - Ocean Devil - Jigabite.co.uk Fishing Jigs Line - Silk Ocean - X8 Braid - Ocean Devil Cast - Jigabite.co.uk Fishing Jigs Very high quality braid at a medium price. Also one of the strongest diameter ratio

Yes that's true and some the size of a small car were following up hooked fish but just couldn't get them to take a lure. Wasnt going to resort to bait fishing.

We caught plenty of species but nothing special to report I'm afraid. Fishing was very slow although Slow jigging was productive for most of us. Here are a few images. Good sport on the lighter gear.

Please feel free to contact me at Jigabite for advice. This Shimano Grappler BB Rod / Gomexus Reel Combo is just £360 TOTAL + Postage £15 A really nice specialised SPJ outfit at a price not to break the bank. email: info@jigabite.co.uk Tel. 01273 381205 / 07900941020

Cheers Ivan, It was good to catch up after some time.

I dont see why a 1mm Dynema wouldn't be more than enough for most UK species but why use it when there are tougher low diameter cords available? The abrasion resistance refers to assists used over time and small teeth (even whiting) or catching on structure wear down the outer layer. I have some of my home made assists still useable after 3 years plus. The Yamai Assists Cord has a flouro CORE to slightly stiffen the assist without overly impairing the action or adding substantial weight. This can reduce jig wrapping especially on longer assists and wont kink as easily as using flouro on its own. Dont get mixed up between using Flouro on its own or flouro-cored Assist line, easily confused. Fish are attracted something like 85% by the fluttering jig action when in fall which transmits vibrations received via the lateral line so many fish are caught in muddy water using the SPJ method. Why not try it?

I'm from the UK as the owner of Jigabite Fishing Jigs and I should have mentioned that my comments were aimed purely at UK angling. My reference to 100kg Dogtooth is based on the oversized compatibility of some of the assists that are sold pre-rigged on some jigs in the UK. My point is that many Jigs in the UK are sold with totally inadequate assists that are far too heavy and often rigged with basic bait hooks. With regard to the Assist cord, The Yamai/Suteki at 80lb (more than is required for UK fishing) has a smaller diameter than the 3mm dyneema you mention and I sell at £12.99 per 10 metres (approx AU$D2.50 per metre). This is actually cheaper pricewise with your suggestion (AU$D2.60per metre), also more abrasion resistant and has a flouro core to add stability. Its a no brainer in my opinion.

Sorry guys, I somehow missed these earlier threads??? (excuse the Pun) Using a line that has memory like Mono or Flouro as an Assist Cord is fraught with problems as over time they will twist and kink causing the hooks to tangle. Even Amnesia kinks when worked like this. The Best assists should have Very Low diameter cord to allow the hooks to flail around freely. Some I've seen with thick kevlar that's better suited targeting 100kg Dogtooth Tuna. Just too heavy and too stiff especially if doubled up by splicing. Match this cord with quality lightweight hooks that are designed for SPJ, not standard J-hooks. The hooks I talk of are very thin, light and extremely efficient. Made from specialist materials such as Tuff Wire which is very strong even at low diameters. Slow jigs are designed to represent dying or injured baitfish when allowed to flutter in freefall but this action can also hampered when trailing such heavy assists. I'm not saying you wont catch on them but I am saying that you are not optimising your chances unless the lighter assists are used. Hope this makes some sense. Example of a quality Assist below, not tuff wire but an extremely strong lightweight material that also adds some flash in the water.

Absolutely, It was like that when I started as I just couldn't get a strike whatever I did then it suddenly all fell into place and I've had some excellent days. Not sure I'm doing anything different except now fishing with confidence as I know the method works. When you fish with this confidence you will catch more, its the best advantage you can have. Persevere mate, it will happen.

Some nice fish there guys. Although the majority of the time we can get away using lighter jigs I always recommend a couple of heavier ones for such an occasion. It never hurts to carry a couple. Still producing fish at slack water on jigs so well done.

Well the Bad news is: The Shimano Ocea Jigger F-Custom 2000`s didn't last long at all so waiting again for more stock. And the Good News!!!! I finally have a few of the 1500 size (Right Hand only at the moment) These are better suited for UK use as they are nice and compact. Dont hang around as these will be gone soon. https://jigabite.co.uk/productspds.aspx?sectionID=645&mv=1&sn=0

Not got that many to spare and I really like my Maxel`s so why change a winning formula? I tend to prefer the lighter compact reels personally but you cant knock the OJ`s as they are very nice to use. I would also go more for the 1500 for UK use. Again its just personal preference.

Finally received a few of the OJ2000NRHG Ocea Jiggers. Wonder how long they will last? Right Hand only at the moment https://jigabite.co.uk/productspds.aspx?sectionID=645&mv=1&sn=0

Yes its the same all round and Air freight being more expensive is bound to have a knock-on effect regarding pricing. Best to grab what you can whenever you see it available.