Proper Jigging Technique

Jeremy breaks down the two primary jigging techniques used with the Dominion E-Rod, demonstrating both in action while targeting blackfin tuna.

High Speed Retrieve involves dropping the jig to depth, around 200 feet in this example, then bringing it up at roughly three-quarter throttle with quick, repeated upward bumps. When dropping the jig back down, keeping a small amount of tension on the line helps it fall faster and reduces excess flutter, though letting it flutter freely is an option if you want to encourage bites on the descent. One useful tip: fishing from the windward side of the boat keeps the line scope angled away from the hull rather than underneath it.

Slow Pitch requires being dialed into your target zone first, typically the bottom 5–10 feet when fishing near the bottom, or a specific mid-water depth when targeting suspended fish. The electric reel's depth readout makes this easy to manage. The core slow pitch rhythm is simple: lift the rod, let the jig fall, give one crank and repeat. The key is allowing that fall and creating slack in the line, and letting the rod tip deliver the final flick of the lure for proper action. From there, many variations and species-specific patterns exist, and further research on YouTube is encouraged for anglers looking to refine their approach.