jigging in New Zealand

jigging

Jigging is the Japanese style of targeting big reef fish.
It is one of the most exiting and brutal ways of fishing. Short rods, powerful reels with braided line, hard set drags and hang on for your life!

Japanese jigging legend Mogi invented this sport and has taught us how to fish this technique.
Specially designed jigs from Zest, Jigstar and Sami are used with only the best hooks on the market.
The Tuned Hook from Gamakatsu has proven to be miles ahead as a jigging hook compared to other hooks. Light, sharp and unbreakable.
All our jigs and assist hooks are custom made and setup for the NZ style jigging.
80lb braid as mainline with 130-200lb leader is minimum for stopping those brutal kingfish that hang around reefs and structure.

This is straight up and down fishing over schools of fish, and we can guaranty plenty of action and tired arms after a days fishing.
In this style of fishing there is no room for error, and we carry only the best gear for our clients to use.
Brands like Shimano, Daiwa, Blue Heaven, Accurate, Jigging Master, Carpenter and Hothrod are all specialised in jigging rods and reels, and we will make sure that gear failure won’t be the reason why the trophy kingfish got away.

For those not familiar with this technique we will demonstrate and explain what to do prior to fishing.
For those chasing trophy kingfish, this is the way to do it!