Small Electric Reel For Slow Pitch Jigging: Essential Guide & Pro Tips

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4 ай бұрын

In this comprehensive video, we deep drop into the vast world of small electric reels for slow pitch jigging. Focusing solely on providing you with detailed insights into these invaluable tools.
Join us, as we guide you through everything you need to know, from the mechanical nuances, to each function and its practical applications.
Whether you're a novice angler or a seasoned pro, this video is packed with valuable information and expert tips to help you make the most out of your electric reel and take your slow pitch jigging game to the next level.
Credits:
Video Production:
[Johnny Jigs TV]
Host:
[Johnny Steadham]
Director: [Devin Butterfield]
Camera Operator:
[Devin Butterfield]
Editing:
[Devin Butterfield]
Research and Scripting:
[John Steadham, Devin Butterfield, Chris Doyle]
Thumbnail Design:
[Devin Butterfield]
Location:
[Pompano Beach]
Disclaimer:
[No Angler Was Harmed In Making Of This Video]

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@mela3054 4 ай бұрын

Been waiting for this video for a while... Thank you for posting.

@BitMe73 2 ай бұрын

I am fishing 2 Daiwa 3000 for deep water and 4 1200 for trolling and reef bottom and now 2 j400 I am learning jigging. I never heard of the drag sound. This is our biggest problem not knowing when we are hooked up and being spooled. Thanks for a game changer tid bit ! coming to your store next week from our Palm Beach dock.

@supaflyscifiguy 3 ай бұрын

I have a 300J, and the menu functions are all the same from what I can tell- nice and helpful!

@ryan011183 3 ай бұрын

Very good knowledge

@davidkirksey8521 4 ай бұрын

Johnny , great job explaining those reels.

@JohnnyJigsTV 4 ай бұрын

Thank you David

@waynehowell1445 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info.

@JohnnyJigsTV 3 ай бұрын

You bet, if you have any questions feel free to reach out!!

@JigEmUp 4 ай бұрын

Phenomenal video on explaining all the features on the G300J which I just purchased. I haven’t used it yet but have been reading through the booklet and at first it’s a bit intimidating. This is the most informative video yet on reels that you have produced. I have several multi-day deep drop trips coming up and can’t wait to use it. I can’t believe how much power is in the reel. The G series has a stronger torque and stronger engine. My friend has the G300J and swears by it. I’m going to pair it with my Temple Reef Innovate 7’8 H 250-650g or the Spathe Deep III. I have used much larger electrics but only for bait and the were a bit cumbersome especially if you had to chase a fish down the rail. The one tip that you mentioned was upgrading to a SPJ knob. Thanks again for such an informative video. Jig On

@JohnnyJigsTV 4 ай бұрын

Thank you JigEmUp...good luck on your upcoming trips....Johnny

@JigEmUp 4 ай бұрын

Was wondering what type of shoulder bag or one that attaches to your belt that is waterproof so you can walk around the boat when a sea monster drags you around the boat…. Thanks again

@JigEmUp 4 ай бұрын

Forgot to mention that it’s a bag for the battery… Lol

@andrewrollins4898 4 ай бұрын

The portable electric battery holder/pouch comes as a package with the purchase of DN17000-NS SUPER LITHIUM BATTERY upgraded version.

@johnsmith-xd9ej 3 ай бұрын

I didn’t see any day & night difference between the 300J & G300J series..

@ShallowWaterShamoo 4 ай бұрын

Commented on their tiktok 18h suggesting this exact video. Glad they finally did it 🙏🏾

@JohnnyJigsTV 3 ай бұрын

We hope you enjoyed it!!

@Hanmiza Ай бұрын

Very informative. Thanks

@JohnnyJigsTV Ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@77jaycube69 3 ай бұрын

Excellent video.

@JohnnyJigsTV 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Jay!

@robertvaughan2364 4 ай бұрын

Very informative video! These reels have opened up the deeper fisheries for the recreational fishermen. I want to add a precautionary tip. When, not if, you get hung up on bottom structure, don't lock up the reel and try to break off the line. It's very possible to damage the mechanical components of the reel and ruin the rest of your day on the water. Once you have made the decision you can't free your jig, use a knot puller or a small section of PVC pipe or even a cleat on the boat to break the line.

@JohnnyJigsTV 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Bobathy Vo-hon

@stephenwheless9461 3 ай бұрын

Our stores here on the outer banks just started carrying some of your jigs I couldn’t be more excited to get some charters on some goldens and grouper (well mainly for me to get on them FOR the charters)😂

@CHDoyle3 3 ай бұрын

You can extend the factory handle arm on the G series

@karna7122 2 ай бұрын

Love the video and made me subscribed! I'm currently using beastmaster 2000EJ, but the drag and power is not quite enough when hauling in 10kg+ fish. So looking to upgrade to either the Seaborg G300J or G400J. I know you are using G300J as your main, but if you can choose again would you change to G400J or stick with G300J? My local suppliers don't carry them on stock or I can't compare them hands on.

@JohnnyJigsTV 2 ай бұрын

Hey Karna7122, Thank you for subscribing. I would have and now currently own a G400j. The size difference isn't much, but I like having the extra line capacity.

@TheSpadre 4 ай бұрын

I've been thinking of getting one of these for my 60th bday. Thanks for the in-depth discussion on it. What are your thoughts on the inline rods I've seen y'all using on the long-range trips? I tend to have problems wrapping the tip when slow-pitch jigging.

@JohnnyJigsTV 4 ай бұрын

They are great rods. It will 💯 eliminate tip wrap. If you do decide to buy one and have any questions please feel free to call the shop. Our staff is top-notch and super helpful 👌

@kk232r 4 күн бұрын

Need details on the spec between Leobritz, Seaborg and MJ..from cheapest to high end, need to know whats thier differences eventhough thier drags are same for model 300,500, 600, 800..advance thanks..

@RStout59 4 ай бұрын

Highly informative. I've never considered one but I might now. Do you have some sense of how accurate it is when you want to drop down x number of feet?

@CHDoyle3 3 ай бұрын

If you have your line input data correct it is very accurate

@paidslave1217 3 ай бұрын

Wow, guys, 18.5k subs! Doing great!

@JohnnyJigsTV 3 ай бұрын

You remember the days of 200 subs. Thank you, Lenny for being there from day one

@jamesallbright3170 3 күн бұрын

Just a suggestion but your ship ship just power each one up in your stock and change them to English lol, I’d be the one to get lost in the Japanese menu

@Tony67032 4 ай бұрын

how many yards of 65 will the 400 and 500 size hold, planning fishing deep to 600ft. , new open depths in Sol Ca. thanks

@JohnnyJigsTV 3 ай бұрын

You can fit 400m of PE 4.

@jamesallbright3170 3 күн бұрын

What reel do you use?

@ShallowWaterShamoo 4 ай бұрын

Just got a 400j and had it spooled at a local shop. Any recommendations on how to input the amount of line without having to un-spool the whole thing? I already know how many yards it on it, but I get an error when I hit okay using the P1 setting.

@JohnnyJigsTV 3 ай бұрын

I would go through the spooling settings like in the video, but don't actually put line on the reel and reset the amount of line like in the video.

@anthonytrigueiro7896 4 ай бұрын

Which would you choose for California bluefin?

@JohnnyJigsTV 3 ай бұрын

I would go with the 500 👌

@aventurasemafrica-jn 3 ай бұрын

You mentioned a very real problem, which is that we accidentally retain the gear lock reel when we crank it and damage the lock assembly. It already happened to me with the Daiwa Seaborg G400J reel and I'm looking for the repair kit. Do you have the repair kit for sale?.... Thank you.

@fishonj2319 Ай бұрын

Explain how you did that I don’t want to happen to me

@Mr66Yellow 4 ай бұрын

I did it! Did not thread my line through the reel guide and all my lines were on one side.

@JohnnyJigsTV 3 ай бұрын

It happens to the best of us 😂

@medsquadfortnite7562 2 күн бұрын

Hi , can you recommend a rod for Daiwa Seaborg 400J ? Pls give me few options /links on rods you have in stock and recommend .. Thx

@JohnnyJigsTV 2 күн бұрын

I'm assuming you will be deep dropping with this reel. Here are a couple of options johnnyjigs.com/products/copy-of-johnnyjigs-pro-jigger-plus-slow-pitch-jigging-rod?variant=46733061587226 johnnyjigs.com/products/oceans-legacy-elementus-61?variant=39384157552739

@medsquadfortnite7562 2 күн бұрын

@@JohnnyJigsTV thanks - few more items to go with I’ll email you …

@JohnnyJigsTV 2 күн бұрын

You could also call. 954-889-4915

@andrewrollins4898 4 ай бұрын

Why not use a rod holder tie to attach the power cord to the rod but to keep from pulling on wire connections? Why not install a power handle on the reel instead of just a power knob? The power knob color doesn't match the original reel handle. A power handle would be longer than the original handle. A Gomexus power handle would work and look better on the electric reel.

@JohnnyJigsTV 3 ай бұрын

That or a Johnny jigs jig wrap would work great. Give it a try and let us know how it goes! 👌

@ergogenic4780 2 ай бұрын

I noticed when you got into the menu of the reel it was all in Japanese. Do you use the JDM version or the American version or do both have English in the menu?

@JohnnyJigsTV 2 ай бұрын

Both have English but only one has a warranty in the US, and likely ships faster.

@ergogenic4780 2 ай бұрын

@@JohnnyJigsTV There seems to be a pretty substantial price difference in US market vs JDM seaborgs. I understand that warranty will not be honored but do you know if US Daiwa would service a JDM Daiwa granted its payed out of pocket?

@clandry138 4 ай бұрын

Does it hold a charge or does it have to be connected to the battery?

@JohnnyJigsTV 4 ай бұрын

Definition needs a battery. This is the one we use johnnyjigs.com/products/super-lithium-battery-dn1700-ns-with-shoulder-case-strap-charger

@CHDoyle3 3 ай бұрын

Needs external battery power

@SciD1 2 ай бұрын

Can you cast with those reels?

@JohnnyJigsTV 2 ай бұрын

Yes you can. You can even use them the same way you’d use a manual reel as it has a manual crank 👌

@SciD1 2 ай бұрын

@@JohnnyJigsTV I would like to use this type of reel for chumming for carp fishing. It involves at least 50 casts in a row. I used to do that with a 12 foot carp rod and a spinning reel. Casts are usually 200 to 250 feet. I can't do it anymore because I have developed shoulder problems from excessive reeling. That's why I'm asking about an electric reel. Can they cast 200 feet and retrieve a spod weighing a few onces (plastic device for chumming corn or other particles)? Thank you

@JohnnyJigsTV 2 ай бұрын

@SciD1 honestly for that kind of use I wouldn’t want to steer you wrong. They can cast and retrieve a decent sized fish, they do get stronger with the various sizes and types but I can’t tell you yes or no.

@florianpasquier4410 2 ай бұрын

seems like you never open any of them… G300j and 300j big difference is in the hand crank ratio… same motor, same drag, same bearing

@JohnnyJigsTV 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, we appreciate your input. 🙏

@MrTinozx10r 3 ай бұрын

I don't know why Daiwa doesn't sell these reels here. I would love to get one but once the electronics go Game over. need to buy a new reel. Daiwa USA isn't servicing it unless you sent to JP. So that's why it's a no go for me dog.

@JohnnyJigsTV 3 ай бұрын

We actually received our first batch from Daiwa USA about 2 months ago. I'm guessing they will be doing a full release this summer. I can understand your hesitation.

@MrTinozx10r 3 ай бұрын

UUUUHHH!!! I didn't know or hear about that. That's great news thank you for that Info. Once that happens I'll be at your store for a 400. So save one for me. lol@@JohnnyJigsTV