ABOUT SFC
Seafloor Control came spectacularly on the
jigging scene in 2011. It is led by a young leading jigger, Kazuhiro Hirota,
who spent years under apprenticeship to Mr. Norihiro Sato. Now we are the
hottest jig maker that all the anglers from all around the world are eyeing
to.
How to choose your
right jig?
Basically, (not on the drifting
boat)
Depth of water (meter) x 1.5 to
2
For example,
Depth of water (150m) = 210g to 300g
For faster water current or on the
drifting boat choose heavier than basic.
How
to use SEAFLOOR CONTROL Jigs?
Lift the rod and turn the reel so that
the rod bends nicely and gives smooth upward acceleration to the jig. This is
called one pitch and can be 1 turn, 1/2 turn or 1/4 turn of the
reel.
The rod lift should start with rod tip down angled at 30
degrees to almost upright position. You can also vary the angle. If you
keep the rod up-angled, the spring-up is stronger and the jig movement is more
energetic.
When you reach upright position wait the rod spring back up the
tip and release the tension. The jig gets free and is carried by the momentum
so this movement is performed differently by the type of jig. Some jigs slide
to the side, some twirl, some suspend, lie on its side and fall. When the
tension is released the center-balanced jig go in a horizontal position and
this and the fall are the best moments for the fish to bite.
The fish targets the head or front of the motion so if it
bites during the sliding of the jig it is likely to get hooked by the top
hooks.
If it bites during the fall it is likely to get hooked by the
tail hooks.
Do not turn the reel while lowering your rod and it is important
to focus on the tension of your line during the fall.
You can
perform a free fall or tension fall depending on the type of fish or the
pattern of the day.
Pick up the jig by reeling just before you feel the jig weight at
the rod tip. The timing is important and if you do not give enough time and you
do not feel the jig weight it means that you canceled the falling and the next
pitch is very weak. If you give too much time you are hanging the jig on the
line and the jig is dead.
If during the falling you see the line slack for a longer time, it
is very likely that a fish took the jig. Reel in until you feel a weight
on the rod tip and if it moves hit it.
To land the fish keep your rod down and reel in
steadily. The slow pitch jigging rods are made to hook fish not to land the
fish. Let your reel land the fish and use the reel drag to do the job.