The art of freestyle jigging is a relatively new concept and technique brought to North America by the anglers of Japan where the concept originated. Simply put they wanted a rod that would alleviate the strain put on the forearm that occurs with traditionally designed jigging rods, grouped with a jig that produces a higher hooking ratio. The freestyle revolution was born.

This is one system need to put through its paces. At first glance the rod looks quite ordinary. But the real meat and potatoes of this apparatus can be found in the butt section. Similar in nature to the trigger handle of a flipping stick, the freestyle rod has an extendable butt end that can be shortened or elongated with a simple twist herein lies the secret of the system.

Butt end of a freestyle jigging rod is to be tucked up tight and under the shoulder. Depend on how stocky your body is or the length of your arms, adjustments can be made until you get the most comfortable fit. Where in the past you relied on your wrist or forearms to give action to a spoon, this new system imparts jigging motion simply through the action of your body mainly shoulder and arm working in unison. Not only is it less stressful to jig a spoon this way, but you also have direct contact with the blank, allowing you to feel every line bump, hit or fouled hook. Hook sets are more easily accomplished with this posture, and the leverage your body can generate by bypassing the forearm is phenomenal.

The rod it self is light and powerful, with some give in the tip end for those bone-jarring hits that are common during vertical jigging situations. At first use, I was amazed at the broader range of motion I could achieve in my jigging, all without the exaggerated forearm exercises. I was used to performing.

Of course, the freestyle rod can be worked in conjunction with any vertical spoon and still produce great results. In fact for those situations that don’t call for a freestyle jig, this stick definitely gets the rod.

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