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Deep jigging is a fishing method that has been practiced around the world, but is just now gaining acceptance from saltwater North American anglers. With the introduction of Shimano's Butterfly® Jigging System, this productive technique of enticing deep water fish continues to lure anglers with the dream of landing the next record-breaking trophy.

It could be the constant jerking, lift-&-wind action required when deep jigging, or the heart-stopping sensation one gets when a fish grabs the lure and begins to tug and pull that leads me to believe this method of fishing will continue to gain in popularity.

Having grown up fishing the fertile grounds of Southern California and Mexico for the past 20 years, I am no stranger to this type of fishing. I just happen to have known this method as yoyo jigging. Anglers from the west coast have been catching fish for decades with what we have been calling yoyo irons, heavy fish-body shaped jigs with slightly curved edges that would flutter from side to side on the drop and depending on the speed of retrieve, come up almost in a spinning motion.

Names like Salas, Tady, Ironman and UFO were popular in this type of lure. Colors in combinations of blue & white, green & yellow, brown & yellow or sardine patterns are commonly found in saltwater tackle boxes throughout Southern California.

Shimano, one of the leading brand name tackle manufacturers, has recently launched its line of Butterfly® jigging rods, reels & jigs with the hopes of introducing anglers to this productive fish-catching technique. Utilizing clever marketing approaches, the company has attempted to take a widely practiced jigging method and attach their brand, Butterfly®, to metal lures, fishing rods, reels and other fishing products as if they recently invented this form of fishing. Do not be deceived, as products from other manufacturers will serve the same purpose in this type of fishing application, usually at a substantial discount.

Recently, I've been trying to experiment with different outfits and jigs to find the perfect combo as my jigging setup. I've been using knife jigs and Butterfly jigs in various gram weights and colors for several different depths and target fish species. What I've found is that regardless of the many actions, speeds and drags of the countless fishing rods and reels that I have fished with, spinning reel combos are by far the best to jig with. The advantage of having the reel hang below the rod makes lifting and jerking the rod easier, as well as helps in maintaining control of the handle during this erratic motion. Also, being able to have the handle on either side of the reel, depending on the angler's preference, outweighs many of the advantages of conventional casting rod & reel combos.

When the fish are slow to bite, fishing can get a bit exhausting. This is another reason why spinning rods and reels should be used when deep jigging. The constant movement and action required to dart your jig in the proper motion is much easier to maintain for longer periods of time with a spinning combo. Also, the smooth functionality, casting friendliness and tremendous fish stopping power of today's saltwater spinning reels are so advanced, that anything else would be overkill. So next time you go on a saltwater fishing charter, tell the captain you would like to try deep jigging with a spinning combo and see for yourself what the commotion is all about.

Find new and used saltwater spinning rods and spinning reels at discounted pricing and begin enjoying the thrills of deep water jigging.

My name is Henry and I have been fishing for over 20 years of my life and hope to continue to do so for the next 30. I have dedicated myself to sharing what I have learned through those years in the hopes of promoting this popular outdoor recreational activity by providing commentary and reviews, video tutorials, fishing forums and more. Come visit my fishing site http://spinningreels.com for more.

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