Benny Ortiz, Author at BD Outdoors

Benny Ortiz

Benny Ortiz is the US’ forerunner of slow pitch jigging and is one of the most technically precise anglers in the discipline. He began fishing in the ponds of upstate New York and now fishes the waters of Florida and the Gulf of Mexico. He has proven slow pitch jigging to be effective in any depth of water catching over 80 different species. Benny Ortiz regularly provides SPJ how-to’s and seminars for the everyday angler.

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Fishing Tackle SPJ

Slow Pitch Jigging: Terminal Tackle

As mentioned earlier, slow-pitch rods have small guides. This means that bulky line-to-line connections are a no-no in order to have the connection easily and seamlessly pass through the guides. There are two methods of connection that are generally used, the FG knot (Fine Grip) …

Fishing Line SPJ

Slow Pitch Jigging: The Line

As in most cases as we start to drill down the specifics of a fishing technique you’ll start to see the intricacies and uniqueness of each. Slow pitch jigging is no different and just as the reels and rods are unique, the terminal tackle is …

Fishing Reels SPJ

Slow Pitch Jigging: The Reel

As we look at these different and specific components of slow pitch jigging keep in mind that these are my go to’s, but there is always a different to approach a scenario. These are the tackle items and gear that I you use specifically, that’s …

Fishing Fishing Rods SPJ

Slow Pitch Jigging: The Rod

Slow pitch jigging is a relatively new fishing technique pioneered in Japan that expands, and hyper-specializes, saltwater lure fishing. When you think about it, slow pitch jigging is more of a system than just a technique, where all of the components – rod, reel, line, leader, jig, …

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Benny Ortiz

Benny Ortiz Articles

Slow Pitch Jigging: Terminal Tackle

Slow Pitch Jigging: The Line

Slow Pitch Jigging: The Reel

Slow Pitch Jigging: The Rod