What makes a good slow pitch rod?
Ortiz recommends a “pure slow-pitch rod” of 6'3” to 6'10” with very high carbon content, conventional reel seats and smaller guides that keep the line close to the blank. Best are narrow-spool conventional reels designed for slow pitching that retrieve 38 to 46 inches per crank.
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Ortiz recommends a “pure slow-pitch rod” of 6'3” to 6'10” with very high carbon content, conventional reel seats and smaller guides that keep the line close to the blank. Best are narrow-spool conventional reels designed for slow pitching that retrieve 38 to 46 inches per crank.
Slow-Pitch Jigging: 3 Tips to Be an Expert at SPJ
A rising star in the world of slow-pitch jigging, AFTCO pro Benny Ortiz, who lives in South Florida, has gained a solid reputation as one of the best slow-pitch jiggers. (A popular seminar speaker, Ortiz also works with Shimano.) Here, Ortiz takes time to share with AFTCO’s audience his thoughts...
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