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### Page 1 — What is slow pitch jigging?

**H1:** What is slow pitch jigging?
**Direct answer:** Slow pitch jigging is a deepwater fishing technique where you work a dense, compact jig with a rhythmic rod lift-and-fall motion at depths of 60-300+ feet. The jig's fluttering fall on slack line triggers strikes from bottom-oriented Gulf predators.

**Recommendation grid:**
- Best for: Bottom structure fishing 80-250ft — ledges, wrecks, hard bottom
- Depth/current: Light jigs (80-200g) in <100ft; heavy (200-400g) for >100ft or 1+ knot drift
- Target species: Grouper, snapper, amberjack, blackfin tuna, almaco jack
- Product lane: Slow pitch rods, jigging reels, speed jigs and slow jigs, braided line, fluorocarbon leaders
- What to avoid: Fast-pitch rods (wrong action), undersized jigs, braid-only leaders

**Product callouts:** XOS 20 Fathom rod ($229.99), 40 Fathom rod ($229.99), Gomexus LS 20 II reel ($259.95), SX450 reel ($229.95), Crackle Jig ($37.99), LED Jig ($35.99), Striped Jig ($12.99), Spotted Jig ($17.99), Yellow Glow Jig ($17.99)

**FAQ:** Do I need a special rod? What braid? Can I slow pitch from a kayak? Do jigs snag bottom?