What is slow pitch jigging?

Slow pitch jigging is a vertical fishing technique that uses fluttering metal jigs to mimic dying baitfish. It's effective in both saltwater and freshwater and works especially well when fish are not chasing fast-moving lures.

What size jig should I use?

Choose jig weight based on depth and current. Use 10–20g for docks and shallow water, 40–100g for nearshore, and 300g+ for offshore or deep water. Match the weight to how quickly you want to reach the strike zone.

Can slow pitch jigs be used in freshwater?

Yes! Submission Jigs are used successfully in lakes and rivers for bass, walleye, trout, and more. Their lifelike flutter action triggers bites when other lures fail, especially in cold or pressured conditions.

Do I need special gear for slow pitch jigging?

While you can start with standard rods and reels, a true slow pitch setup includes a soft-tip rod, high-speed conventional reel, braided line, and fluorocarbon leader. Lighter gear helps you feel the jig’s action and detect subtle strikes.

What types of fish can I catch with Submission Jigs?

Submission Jigs catch bass, redfish, black sea bass, snapper, grouper, yellowtail, tuna, and more. They're designed for both freshwater and saltwater action, from docks to deep sea.

How do I rig and use your assist hooks?

Attach the assist hook to the top eyelet of the jig, we like two on the eye side for the 10g and 15g jigs, and one on each end for 10g through 80g. For best results, use one or two assist hooks depending on the jig size. All Submission Hooks are saltwater-rated and matched to each jig size.

Sep 11, 2025

Offshore Winter Slow Pitch Jigging in Jacksonville, FL | Submission Jigs Maiden Voyage in Florida

Offshore Winter Slow Pitch Jigging in Jacksonville, FL

Winter doesn’t mean calm seas—it means opportunity. This past cold-weather trip off Jacksonville, Florida, proved why Submission Jigs are built for anglers who don’t wait for perfect. Below, we break down the haul, the struggle, and how every fish caught reinforced what we already believed: great gear + perseverance = victory.

What Went Down (Highlights):

(01:02) First time heading offshore in freezing, cold water—launch from St. John's River, heading out to reefs and the Atlantic mouth.
(02:37) First red snapper drop—using a 60-gram slow pitch jig—and the bites started coming right away.
(03:45) Several snapper, then bonies followed; fish coming up aggressively, attacking the jigs.
(06:09) Hooked into slot-sized fish, fought them hard despite cold and light tackle.
(08:19) Landed a giant near-snapper/grouper on light gear (20-lb test), huge fight.
(09:28) Many species: red snapper, black seabass, bonita, vermilion mangrove snapper, triggerfish, grunts—even pinfish and pink snapper.
(10:08) Nighttime snapper limits; water temp in the 30s; still, nearly every drop got something—keepers and variety.

Why This Trip Proved What We Stand For:

Submission Jigs were forged for moments like this:

Battle-tested in cold water: when bait is sluggish, fish are picky, and a bad jig just wastes your time—gear that stays alive under cold pressure wins.
Versatility: From snapper to seabass to bonita, freshwater or salt, you saw one jig produce across species.
Lifelike action that triggers strikes: the flutter & fall of the slow-pitch jigs here forced fish to commit even when they’d refused other lures.
Durable builds that don’t quit: cold, harsh conditions break cheap gear. This trip was a proof-by-fire, and Submission held up.

What You Can Learn / Use:

Even when temps drop, fish still feed aggressively; being one of the few out there means you get bites when others stay home.
Match your drops to structure: reefs, edges, drop-offs. You don’t need to go deep immediately—find where fish are staging.
Use the right weight (60g was dialed in here) and steady slow pitch retrieves—you let the jig fall and flutter, don’t force the swim.
Be ready for variety. One jig, many species. If your setup can handle red snapper, seabass, bonita, etc., you’ll get value on every trip.

Wrap-Up & Call to Action:
If this is what Submission Jigs can do in near-winter conditions, imagine what they’ll do when mid-winter hits. Don’t wait for spring to feel successful. We built the gear for fishermen who refuse to quit.