Vertical jig for Cod
Complete guide — gear, lures, season and tips.
Gear
- Rod
- Slow-pitch jigging rod 1.9–2.1 m, medium-heavy
- Reel
- Multiplier reel — Shimano Ocea Jigger, Daiwa Saltiga BJ
- Mainline
- Braid 0.30 mm
- Leader
- Fluorocarbon 0.80 mm, 3 m
Daiwa Saltiga BJ
Shimano Game Type Slow
Lures / bait
- Slow-pitch jigs 150–300 g
- Inchiku jigs
Season
Year-round
Time of day
All day
Pro tip
Slow-pitch jigging has been a game-changer for cod — less arm fatigue, better feel for bites.