Storm has come out with a couple of new ranges of smaller jigs for use offshore. I have been testing the Gomoku Slim Micro Jig recently, and have had a lot of fun with it. These jigs are designed for relatively deep jigging with lighter tackle, and less effort than traditional speed jigging.
I have been using mine on the Trevala S series 6’6″ medium heavy rod and a Shimano Spheros 6000 reel, loaded with 50lb Power Pro braid. I have been using the 60g models of these little jigs, as I have been fishing in some strong current and at times, quite deep. In fact at one stage I was fishing at 120m, although I must point out that there was very little wind and current at the time.
I have really enjoyed testing these lures. Firstly it is very relaxing fishing, with little effort required. I have simply dropped the jigs to the bottom and then experimented with some slow lifting and dropping, and some twitching movements. The bottom fish have responded well to the lure, with many species having been caught, including my personal best dageraad! I have also caught some rockcod, slinger, trawl soldier, blue hottentot, amberjack, mackerel and lizardfish on the jig so far.
The jig comes with a small assist hook, which is actually very strong. I have had a couple of occasions where I have been taxed by sharks while bringing fish up and had to put massive pressure onto the sharks. I have managed to bring a couple to the boat, including a small mako shark!
I fished the jigs on one occasion with another angler fishing bait on a traditional bottom rig. I outfished the bait rig to the point that the other angler asked me for some jigs and changed his style!
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