Johnny Jigs Pro Jigger® SPJ Reel

Built by Slow Pitch Anglers, for Slow Pitch Anglers

The Johnny Jigs Pro Jigger SPJ Reel is our first-ever professional slow pitch jigging reel—purpose-built to meet the demands of dedicated jigging anglers. After years of testing, tweaking, and pushing other reels to their limits, we’ve created a reel that finally checks all the boxes: smooth power, smart design, and true slow pitch-specific performance.

This conventional-style reel features a built-in level wind system—a rare addition in the slow pitch world—providing clean, even line lay without compromising control or sensitivity. The level wind is fully synchronized, meaning it travels smoothly across the spool both while retrieving line and while line is going out, ensuring even line distribution throughout the entire fight. Every component is tuned for precision jigging, from titanium spring washers and USA-made carbon drag washers to salt-tested sealed bearings and an ergonomic rubber T-bar handle.

The reel also includes a rigid support plate on the top of the frame—engineered to prevent body flex or warping under heavy drag pressure. This added stability keeps the entire gear train aligned and smooth, especially during intense fights with big fish.

This is the medium-size model in the new Pro Jigger series. A larger size is in development and will be announced soon, ensuring you’re ready for everything from nearshore reef thumpers to deepwater bruisers.

🌀 Key Specs & Features

• Weight: 21 oz
• Max Drag: 33 lbs
• Gear Ratio: 6:1 – perfect balance of speed & torque
• Bearings: 11+2 SUS sealed bearings (72-hour saltwater tested)
• Level Wind System: Synchronized left-to-right travel during retrieve and line-out for perfectly even line lay
• Titanium Spring Washers: Durability & drag consistency under heavy load
• USA-Made Carbon Drag Washers: Buttery-smooth drag you can trust
• Spool Lock: Safely break off snags without stressing drag washers; also keeps reel in free spool while preventing line from unwinding during storage
• Rubber T-Bar Handle: Ergonomic comfort & control
• Crank Arm: 110mm – compact yet powerful
• Line Capacity: 500 yards of 20 lb braid / 400 yards of 30 lb braid

Built from the ground up by the team at Johnny Jigs, the Pro Jigger SPJ Reel is the product of years of on-the-water experience and angler-driven design. Whether you’re dropping for grouper, snapper, or true deepwater monsters, this reel delivers the power and precision you need—without compromise.

🎯 Designed by slow pitch anglers. Built for the next generation of jigging.