Slow pitch reels are compact conventional reels with a smooth, strong drag, a high line capacity for their size, and a gear ratio that lets the rod do the work. Options run from Japanese flagships (Shimano Ocea Jigger, Daiwa Saltiga) to American-made reels (Accurate, Avet, Seigler) and value models from Taiwan and China.
This page lists every company in the Slow Pitch Reels category of the Deep Drop Directory: 10 companies from 4 countries. Every company now has a full review, linked below.
Full reviews
- Daiwa Slow Pitch Reels Review
- Shimano Slow Pitch Reels Review
- Accurate Slow Pitch Reels Review
- PENN Slow Pitch Reels Review
- Studio Ocean Mark Slow Pitch Reels Review
- Jigging Master Slow Pitch Reels Review
- Okuma Slow Pitch Reels Review
- Maxel Slow Pitch Reels Review
- Avet Slow Pitch Reels Review
- Seigler Slow Pitch Reels Review
Slow Pitch Reels companies
| Company | Country | Key product lines | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daiwa (Globeride) | Japan | 2025 Saltiga 300 (level wind, 22 lb drag, $699.99); Saltiga Slow Pitch rods | daiwa.com |
| Shimano | Japan | Ocea Jigger 1500HG/PG and 2000NR HG/PG (star drag), Ocea Jigger LD 2500/2501 (lever drag, $649.99) | shimano.com |
| Accurate (Accurate Fishing) | USA | Valiant SPJ (BV-300/500N, L versions), Valiant 2 SPJ two-speed (300/500N/600N/800N) | accuratefishing.com |
| PENN (Pure Fishing) | USA | Fathom II Lever Drag 2-Speed (15XN, $369.95), Fathom II LD, Fathom Low Profile, Torque Lever Drag 2-Speed | pennfishing.com |
| Studio Ocean Mark | Japan | Blue Heaven L50 lever drag (18.2 oz), limited editions | — |
| Jigging Master (JMaster) | Taiwan | Wiki Violent Slow level wind 1500XH–5000H ($699–$799), VIP Violent Slow, Wiki Devil Star ($419–$479) | jiggingmaster.com |
| Okuma | Taiwan | Tesoro Lever Drag Jigging (TLJ-2000NA, $469.99), Cavalla CAV-5NS-TB ($269.99), Alijos | okumafishingusa.com |
| Maxel | China | Rage 25H slow jigging reel ($599.99), Transformer F30CH high-speed jigging reel, Hybrid 20 star drag | maxelfishing.com |
| Avet (Avet Reels) | USA | narrow J models — SXJ 5.3/6/4 G2, SXJ Raptor/Raptor Plus, MXJ, JX; lever drag, Magic Cast, true left hand | avetreels.net |
| Seigler (Seigler Reels) | USA | SGN Slow Pitch Jigging edition (11.2 oz, 30 lb), SGN, SGN Signature, LGN, SG — all lever drag, single speed | seigler.fish |
What to look for
- Match line capacity to depth. Deep Florida drops need more PE line than Japanese spec sheets assume.
- A long power handle helps with heavy jigs.
- Lever drag gives precise control; star drag is simpler and lighter.
- Saltwater sealing matters if the reel lives on the boat.
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