Butterfly Jigs got their name from the butterfly-like fluttering motion that occurs under water and the butterfly jig system catches tuna that aren’t quick to bite and are fussy. The most popular and effective system is the Shimano Butterfly Jigging System.
With shorter and more powerful rods, the Shimano system catches tuna at the highest speeds and aggressive action jigs. It also has powerful reels, braided line, fluorocarbon leaders and free-swinging hooks. The entire system is easy to manage and lightweight for long hours of fishing. Once the tuna bites, you can feel every movement the fish makes because the system is so sensitive.
The latest feature is the new Trevala rod set which help detect the type of action taking place with the butterfly jigs. With the Trevala rods, you will know exactly what the lure is doing as soon as you pull it up on the rod. Other features include the Tiagra reel and Stella reel, which works at high speeds for better jig handling.
For successful fishing, there are a few strategies to practice with butterfly jigging. It is important to cast the jig down the current or in the direction of the drift and let the jig sink all the way to the bottom.
Butterfly Regular: When the jig is dropped, make sure the tip of the rod is facing down and the tip will be lifted up and lowered down with an upward circular motion. To retrieve the reel, use a tight circular motion close to the body. This is useful for fast or slow retrieves.
Butterfly Long: The long jigging method works with spinning and conventional tackle. Hold the rod butt loosely under your armpit depending on the tackle method. Once the jig is dropped low, the rod tip will face down. Perform an upward jerking action in order to bring the rod tip up and wind down the line till it is tight and the rod will be lowered to starting position.
The Shimano Butterfly jigging system attracts tuna and efficiently detects bites. It is designed for you to be more aware when retrieving the lure and have more power for tackling difficult fish.