Matt Forrester is owner of JOKER Jigs & Lures & Silver Halo Charters. A dedicated angler & skipper, he started offering charters & guided fishing trips back in 2018 but his love for jigging began in 2013. Over recent years Matt’s become renowned as a Slow Pitch Jigging expert & has featured in several publications. His excellent fishing charters often specialize in SPJ & it’s where JOKER was born! ...
Matt says “All JOKER fishing tackle & gear is fully tested & proven. On Silver Halo I fish at sea for over 1,000 hours a year & I only want the very best of tackle. I only sell what I’m happy to provide to my clients & use myself, it’s critical to me that it all works well right out the packet & with options available for varying waters & conditions. If anything dosen’t work well, I just won’t use it!”
The JOKER range of fishing tackle, slow pitch jigs, jigging rods & lures has come together with this ethos in mind, everything is highly practical, deadly effective & fast becoming a popular & firm favourite amongst recreational and commercial anglers alike.[

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Read MoreWhat Our Customers Say:
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If you fish with your misses buy 2 packs, as she will pinch the one off your rod, if it’s... read more the colour she likes. To be fair, she was right, she never put the wreck there……We’ve had bass, pollock, wrasse, pouting and a wreck 👀😂
Apex Minnow LuresDarren
May 13, 2024
After years of hearing how effective SPJ was and watching many a you tube video but not actually steering away... read more from the norm. I contacted Matt and asked if I could jump on board Silver Halo for a trip and some tuition. I took the opportunity to use the onboard kit and Wow I was not disappointed. Matt put us on the fish and with a couple of drifts under his watchful eye and a few pointers taken on board, I was soon amongst some quality hard fighting double figure Pollock. The Joker Slammer was the jig of choice in varying colours throughout the day. A cracking day on board Silver Halo. I have since purchased a quantity of gear from Matt, to get my SPJ fishing off the mark. Thanks again Matt for converting me from the norm.
Slammer Slow Pitch JigAaron
May 31, 2024
I'm new in slow jigging etc.
I bought a lot of different gear but I wasn't convinced, until... read more I saw the joker jiggs and spoke with Matt.
Matt given me his honest opinion (even sending me the right jigg for my needs) and what can I say? Success!! Beautiful jigg
Thanks for your time Matt 🙂 I'm still waiting for better weather conditions to put more hours into fishing, but what I used so far is great 🙂
Slammer Slow Pitch JigJason
April 30, 2024
Recently purchased an imp jig in cotton candy to add to the ever increasing jig collection. The finish on the... read more jig certainly looks good, and at a good price point. I can't wait for a break in the weather to get out and give it a good test, I'm expecting in this colour to be good for the bass, Pollock and dare I say a cod when they're about. Will certainly be looking to buy more from Matt in the future.
Imp Slow Pitch JigAdrian
May 27, 2024 -
A very good price and people I've fished with are very happy too, love em
Apex Minnow LuresIan
May 31, 2024
Having been commercial bass fishermen for over 20 years we thought that we had got all the bases covered, livebaiting... read more , shadding, all forms of eels,jellies etc, that was until we tried these little mayhem jigs, we were having a tough day on the inshore reefs, the fish were there but not taking any of our traditional lures, we suspected that they had gorged themselves on sprats and were not really feeding. We decided to dig out the spinning rods and tie on a couple of mayhems and see if we could tempt the fish to feed, we both dropped down and after the jigs got down to a depth of 65 feet in 70 feet of water they both stopped, both lures had been taken on the drop, to cut a long story short we caught over 40 bass in just over an hour, nothing big but it turned a poor commercial day into a successful one, we duly placed an order for more and a few days later we received them, these lures are now our “go to” lure when the fishing is difficult.
Mayhem Slow Pitch JigIan
May 29, 2024 -
Purchased all the apex minnow lure a few weeks ago and must say out of the 17 pollock I had... read more 11 was caught on the apex minnows where even top brand lure failed to catch right next to sometimes the fish like a small lure and that day they certainly did well done once again matt Richard dutka
Apex Minnow Luresrichieroo2505
April 30, 2024
Used these for both Bass & Pollock. Deadly lure, with the size they just swallow them up. It’s a must... read more have in the tackle box
Apex Minnow LuresLiam
May 31, 2024
I had previously brought a slammer jig in acid orange from a local tackle shop to try, love the way... read more these jigs perform. Get down nice and quick but also have great movement . Decided I needed more and so have now bought several more directly from Matt in different sizes and colours, can't wait to get out and give them a go and see if the black mac and blue pink work as well as the orange one has on previous trips out.
Slammer Slow Pitch JigAdrian
May 27, 2024 -
Short and sweet these SPJ WORK! What I mean is they do the work for you! I fish them all... read more day long and still won't just one more drop 😉
Slammer Slow Pitch JigBradley
April 30, 2024
ive used the fluro pollack colour to great success anyone who does not carry a pack of these lures in... read more the fishing box is a madman
Apex Minnow Luressteve
May 31, 2024
I have been hugely impressed with the Palmarius SPJ rods. I have used a number of slow pitch rods... read more including Evergreens and I think the Palmarius rods are better suited to how we fish in the U.K. (free drifting boats, strong tides etc) . They have just the right action to make pitching your jig seem really easy and have plenty of grunt down low to cope with hard charging double figure Pollock. Build quality is excellent and the guide train is really well thought out. Highly recommended
Palmarius P+ Slow Pitch Jigging RodsDave
May 3, 2024
Used one from a friend and these lures are lethal for bass.
I will be buying my own supply.
Imp Slow Pitch JigAshley
May 31, 2024 -
Iam new to slow jigging and nothing was too much trouble for Matt to give me information about slow jigging... read more hence to say iam now hooked on slow jigging iam still learning but catching fish and getting the knack and getting better with each trip I go on nice one matt and the videos are very informative also yours thankfully Richard dutka
Slammer Slow Pitch Jigrichieroo2505
April 30, 2024
I bought the power 2 rod as a second slow pitch rod with the intent of it handling heavier jigs... read more than my current SHIMANO grappler. Took it for its first outing and I am more than happy, amazing feel, light, responsive and with plenty of backbone to stop the crash dives from the pollack. Comfortably handled jigs up to 200g (sure it could go heavier but no need for that around here) and did exactly what I hoped, very happy.
Palmarius P+ Slow Pitch Jigging RodsDaniel
March 4, 2024
Bought a pack of Apex minnows from Matt and on a very poor days wrecking in my area …second to... read more last drop nailed the largest pollock of the day..what a lure, fantastic results.
To top it off great value with 4 lures per pack to !
Apex Minnow LuresColin
April 30, 2024 -
I'm not new with slow pitch jigging and I'm fairly knowledgeable with the technique. The Joker slammer is one of... read more the best and most effective jig I've ever used. Due to its design, it can be very flexible with different pitching style. Joker jigs are highly recommended.
Slammer Slow Pitch JigChino
April 30, 2024
Excellent lures, swim beautifully 🙂
Don't let the price fool you, you get 4 quality lures and... read more 2 different colours for a little money, where big brands you get 1 colour and average quality.
Matt aftersales service is impeccable.
Apex Minnow LuresJason
April 30, 2024
Great jigs oozes quality
And those jigging rods are something else
Gediko Slow JigThomas
May 31, 2024
I went out in my boat late November last year for a days lure fishing, which started with couple of... read more small pollock and “eff-ing” pouting to standard long traces with Skerries eels but as the tide slackened I reached for the slow jigs. This was the first time I’d been out in decent conditions since I’d bought some of the Joker Slammer jigs and was looking forward to trying them,,, oh my word do they work well! Cornish cod are not as rare as you would think,,, if you get lucky. Three drifts across the reef yielded cod of 11lb 4oz and 10lb 12oz and finally one of about 5lb which I put back. I moved to get away from the cod (not something that happens very often) as I had plenty of fish for the table and second drift on a wreck gave me a good pollock on the drop! All caught on 200g Cotton Candy Slammers in 180 feet of water on a biggish tide, it was the perfect jig for this style of fishing yesterday. I loved how quickly it got down to the deck on a fairly fast drift and the “feel” of it working was superb. Wish I could add pictures to the review, stunning fish! Just got some of the new Black Mack variants, can’t wait to get out to try them too.🛥️🎣🐟 🦄😃
Slammer Slow Pitch JigKeith
May 1, 2024 -
Awsome jigs. Always my first jig to try in the candy colour. Absolute bass slayers and have had pollack,mackerel and... read more gurnard on them too.
Imp Slow Pitch JigShaun
April 30, 2024
I've used the slammers to great effect in catching Pollack and the dreaded pout over the channel wrecks. Fluoro orange... read more and black mack are my go tos. Slammers drop quickly with little streaming away and are really versatile in responding to short, fast or long slow pitches. Great pieces of kit.
Slammer Slow Pitch JigTimothy
May 27, 2024
Cotton Candy is awesome, just screams “fish on”! Will be trying others
Slammer Slow Pitch JigAndy
May 27, 2024 -
New to SPJ …after a couple of trips out with Silver Halo charters and some expert guidance from Matt ,I... read more used his own SPJ set ups on his boat.
The preferred choice was the 130-acid orange Slammer ..3 takes and 3 fish!Second jig was a 170 black Mack slammer ..wow 2bass and another 2 pollock !The catch results say it all if fished correctly …I’m still learning a lot about SPJ but am thoroughly hooked!😂
Slammer Slow Pitch JigColin
April 30, 2024
First time using the mayhem jig and my friend was using traditional lures first drop for me on a inshore... read more reef 6lb bass I had 4 bass in the 4 to 6 range my friend had nothing next drift I had 2 more bass similar size and a bonus pollock my mate nothing the next drift I give him a mayhem jig bang stright on he had 2 and I had 3 bass it was like it till the tide dropped off all I can say is they out fish all the traditional lures best about iv proven this on many times in the past well done Matt for putting these on the market ups the fishing 100%
Mayhem Slow Pitch JigBrian
May 31, 2024
Great looking jigs, the way they seemingly change colour in different light is intriguing. Add that to seeing them catch... read more quality fish what’s not to recommend 🤷
Slammer Slow Pitch JigDarren
May 1, 2024
I was kildy sent the Apex Minnows from Matthew, They certainly Catch Bass and Swim Beautifuly... Top lures my Friend... 💦🐳🐟🐟
Apex Minnow LuresMark
April 30, 2024 -
Was lucky enough to have the opportunity to give the Apex Minnows a go before they come up 4 sale... read more and wow , wat a little bundle ov joy they r , when the Fish are finicky the really come it to they own, with the great detail and awesome action, predatory fish just can't help smashing them , going to catch a lot of fish this year that's for sure , a must have in your arsenal 👍👌
Apex Minnow LuresLee
May 13, 2024
Used on a trip with Matt. My 1st time slow pitch jigging. A new and enjoyable way to fish. The... read more rods seem remarkably powerful and reactive for something so light. Well worth a trip out with Matt to get you hooked / started. now I’m really looking forward to getting out on my boat, to use my new toy
Palmarius P+ Slow Pitch Jigging RodsDarren
May 1, 2024
Personally my favourite out of the Jokers! Best colour for catching for me is the Blue and Pink! They’re fantastic,... read more quick drop to the bottom even in a fairly heavy tidal current, and easy to learn to SPJ with!
Slammer Slow Pitch JigLizzie
May 27, 2024
Excellent jigs get to the bottom fast and great action would recommend to anyone. Really good fun to use, had... read more loads of fish on them.
Slammer Slow Pitch JigDean
May 31, 2024 -
I've purchased many lures and jigs from Joker. Probably over 30 to date. Their quality and effectiveness is superb. Matt... read more is always on hand too, with top tips and nothing is ever too much trouble for him. Highly recommend.
Slammer Slow Pitch JigDarren
May 31, 2024
Excellent lures, put them to good use on mid channel wrecks where they accounted for numerous pollock to over 20lb... read more - they do the business…
Apex Minnow LuresDanny
May 27, 2024
Great jigs. Get down there quickly and have a really nice fluttering action. Bass and cod really like... read more these…..pollock don’t mind them either!!
Imp Slow Pitch JigDavid
May 3, 2024
Wow I bought 10 of mat last week and having looked at them closely these little jiggs r going to... read more catch a lot of different fish , hopefully test them out soon as this weather improves, thanks mat ,
Super Fry Thin LuresLee
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