In the fourth and final installment of “Slow-Pitch Masters,” Benny Ortiz shares his excitement about fishing offshore in Charleston, South Carolina, praising the area for its opportunities to catch grouper, snapper and amberjack. Ortiz describes the benefits of using a 6’10” jigging rod and expresses his admiration for Hiroto Yamamoto, a highly skilled angler.
Hiroto is surprised by the American anglers’ commitment to fish conservation and is pleased with the new OCEA JIGGER INFINITY MOTIVE’s performance. He looks forward to showing Benny his fisheries and fishing techniques in Japan, and expresses his desire to return to the United States to catch even bigger fish with Benny.
Featured Products:
Reel: Ocea Jigger LD
The Ocea Jigger 2500LD is packed with Shimano’s proprietary reel technology providing a best-in-class experience for anglers seeking an exceptional slow-pitch jigging reel option. Shimano’s Infinity Drive technology incorporates a new drag design that increases drag force while decreasing side load pressure to produce up to 30% lighter rotations during tough battles. The lever drag offers easy and consistent drag adjustments — an essential factor with a reel capable of producing 44 pounds of drag.
MSRP: $599.99
Rod: Ocea Jigger Infinity Motive
The Ocea Jigger Infinity Motive is crafted for slow-pitch specialists targeting deep-water quarries and excels where precision and sensitivity are paramount. Utilizing Shimano’s proprietary Spiral X Core technology, this rod incorporates Toray Nanoalloy® to enhance torsional rigidity by 10% and compressional rigidity by 15%. This ensures that the rod remains lightweight without compromising on strength or durability, allowing anglers to maintain the upper hand in challenging environments.
MSRP: $549.99
Jig: Shimano Shimmerfall
Shimano designed the SHIMMERFALL to sink fast and be easy for anglers to work. The jig’s slender design enables it to quickly cut through the water, making it ideal for jigging in deeper water or fishing in fast drift situations. The SHIMMERFALL’s design incorporates through-wire construction for added durability for increased confidence when fighting large game fish off the bottom. The SHIMMERFALL’s tapered edges make the jig come to life with proper action using little effort, so it’s sure to drive aggressive bites from bottom fish or pelagics alike.
