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! ...

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Cruiser Shadow Jigging Rod, toray carbon

NEW SLOW PITCH JIGGING ROD IN STOCK!

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The Handing ‘Cruiser Shadow’ Slow Pitch Jigging Rod is an incredibly good value jigging rod. Constructed using 30+40T Toray Carbon Fiber ...

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JOKER Black Friday Sale 2025

SAVE BIG with the JOKER Black Friday Sale

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Welcome to the 2025 JOKER Black Friday Sale! It’s been an awful run of weather over the last few months & ...

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JOKER Halloween Flash Sale

JOKER HALLOWEEN FLASH SALE

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The JOKER Halloween FLASH SALE was a glowing success, thanks for your continued trust and support! Use coupon code: burningJOKER20% for ...

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The JOKER slammer jig in Black Mack colours

SLOW PITCH JIGGING: What you need to know!

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JOKER Jigs: How They Compare

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Long sleeve 1/4 zipper, collar detail with logo

NEW JOKER CLOTHING NOW AVAILABLE

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The new JOKER clothing is now available. The start up range is in the Black and Blue V1 style, it includes ...

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What Our Customers Say:

  • 5 Star Review  Bought a pack of Apex minnows from Matt and on a very poor days wrecking in my area …second to... read more

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    Apex Minnow Lures
    thumbColin
    April 30, 2024

    5 Star Review  I purchased a pair of these rods from Matt the power 1 & 2 I am more than pleased with... read more

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    Palmarius P+ Slow Pitch Jigging Rods
    thumbPaul
    May 13, 2024

    5 Star Review  I had previously brought a slammer jig in acid orange from a local tackle shop to try, love the way... read more

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    Slammer Slow Pitch Jig
    thumbAdrian
    May 27, 2024

    5 Star Review  Wow I bought 10 of mat last week and having looked at them closely these little jiggs r going to... read more

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    Super Fry Thin Lures
    thumbLee
    May 13, 2024
  • 5 Star Review  Love the Cotten candy , absolutely killer for the bass in shallow water (30-40ft) with lots of tide . The... read more

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    Imp Slow Pitch Jig
    thumbChris
    May 27, 2024

    5 Star Review  Personally I flick between the mayhem and the chunki flasher myself, I have had outstanding results on both. Slimline and... read more

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    Mayhem Slow Pitch Jig
    thumbSam
    May 29, 2024

    5 Star Review  P-0 matched up with 100g Joker jig and light braid is really good fun on inshore wrecks. Puts a smile... read more

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    Palmarius P+ Slow Pitch Jigging Rods
    thumbDarren
    May 9, 2024

    5 Star Review  I love these small jigging lures, so effective

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    Super Fry Thin Lures
    thumbIan
    May 31, 2024
  • 5 Star Review  I've purchased many lures and jigs from Joker. Probably over 30 to date. Their quality and effectiveness is superb. Matt... read more

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    Slammer Slow Pitch Jig
    thumbDarren
    May 31, 2024

    5 Star Review  I've had a pb bass 9.7lb on the JOKER Apex Minnows, they're really very good!

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    Apex Minnow Lures
    thumbIan
    May 31, 2024

    5 Star Review  Absolutely deadly! Definitely recommend!

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    Slammer Slow Pitch Jig
    thumbJonny
    April 30, 2024

    5 Star Review  I'm not new with slow pitch jigging and I'm fairly knowledgeable with the technique. The Joker slammer is one of... read more

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    Slammer Slow Pitch Jig
    thumbChino
    April 30, 2024
  • 5 Star Review  I've used the slammers to great effect in catching Pollack and the dreaded pout over the channel wrecks. Fluoro orange... read more

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    Slammer Slow Pitch Jig
    thumbTimothy
    May 27, 2024

    5 Star Review  Had success on these last year on the bass , great jigg with a lovely flutter on the drop ,... read more

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    Mayhem Slow Pitch Jig
    thumbLee
    May 13, 2024

    5 Star Review  Used the Slammer in 130g and 170g in pink sliver glow for the first time and was really happy with... read more

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    Slammer Slow Pitch Jig
    thumbBenjamin
    May 20, 2024

    5 Star Review  I was using the the blue and pink, it was amazing for big wrasse, pollack and bass. Would highly recommend... read more

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    Imp Slow Pitch Jig
    thumbLawrence
    May 23, 2024
  • 5 Star Review  I use the orange slammer on the marks off Plymouth and I’ve found them to be extremely effective. They are... read more

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    Slammer Slow Pitch Jig
    thumbNathan
    May 28, 2024

    5 Star Review  Been using the Apex Minnow for a couple of months and been really impressed with them, fantastic action on them.... read more

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    Apex Minnow Lures
    thumbAlex
    May 27, 2024

    5 Star Review  I'm new in slow jigging etc.
    I bought a lot of different gear but I wasn't convinced, until... read more

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    Slammer Slow Pitch Jig
    thumbJason
    April 30, 2024

    5 Star Review  As one of many newbies getting into SPJ and having taken advice from Matt, I can say without fear of... read more

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    Slammer Slow Pitch Jig
    thumbPeter
    May 11, 2024
  • 5 Star Review  Good colours, bait size morsels for taking fish.

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    Apex Minnow Lures
    thumbDuncan
    May 2, 2024

    5 Star Review  Great jigs oozes quality
    And those jigging rods are something else

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    Gediko Slow Jig
    thumbThomas
    May 31, 2024

    5 Star Review  ive used the fluro pollack colour to great success anyone who does not carry a pack of these lures in... read more

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    Apex Minnow Lures
    thumbsteve
    May 31, 2024

    5 Star Review  The Joker imp is a great jig and is effective with bass and pollock. It is well designed for slow... read more

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    Imp Slow Pitch Jig
    thumbChino
    April 30, 2024
  • 5 Star Review  I love my JOKER gear, 100%

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    Imp Slow Pitch Jig
    thumbIan
    May 31, 2024

    5 Star Review  Bought the P2 version from Matt recently along with an OCEA Jigger 1500 FG custom reel.This was after a successful... read more

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    Palmarius P+ Slow Pitch Jigging Rods
    thumbColin
    May 1, 2024

    5 Star Review  Whether it be of the shore kyak or boat will be a fish slayer , lovely to cast and reasonably... read more

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    Chunki Flasher Lures
    thumbLee
    May 28, 2024

    5 Star Review  Cotton Candy is awesome, just screams “fish on”! Will be trying others

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    Slammer Slow Pitch Jig
    thumbAndy
    May 27, 2024
  • 5 Star Review  Excellent product well worth the price

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    Apex Minnow Lures
    thumbJamie
    May 28, 2024

    5 Star Review  After seeing the you tube videos on slow pitch jigs I thought I would buy some to try. The cotton... read more

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    Slammer Slow Pitch Jig
    thumbLawrence
    May 23, 2024

    5 Star Review  Brilliant jigs, used them mid channel in 300ft of water for pollack. Because of the slim profile they rocket down... read more

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    Slammer Slow Pitch Jig
    thumbJames
    May 10, 2024

    5 Star Review  Great jigs. Get down quick, Very easy to work and cut through the current perfectly - pollock and bass... read more

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    Slammer Slow Pitch Jig
    thumbDavid
    May 3, 2024
  • 5 Star Review  Again like all joker jigs they have some great colour choices. Only used off the beach for a 1/2 hour.... read more

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    Chunki Flasher Lures
    thumbDarren
    May 1, 2024

    5 Star Review  I have been hugely impressed with the Palmarius SPJ rods. I have used a number of slow pitch rods... read more

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    Palmarius P+ Slow Pitch Jigging Rods
    thumbDave
    May 3, 2024

    5 Star Review  From the very first time using the slammer jig it was an eye opener they are outstanding it outfished everything... read more

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    Slammer Slow Pitch Jig
    thumbBrian
    May 28, 2024

    5 Star Review  Top quality jigs worked really well

    Mayhem Slow Pitch Jig Image
    Mayhem Slow Pitch Jig
    thumbDave
    May 27, 2024
  • 5 Star Review  These catch fish! Excellent little lures. Great price too considering you get 4 per pack. Have used them from the... read more

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    Apex Minnow Lures
    thumbShaun
    April 30, 2024

    5 Star Review  Excellent lures, put them to good use on mid channel wrecks where they accounted for numerous pollock to over 20lb... read more

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    Apex Minnow Lures
    thumbDanny
    May 27, 2024

    5 Star Review  Apex minnow is great lure for pollack. Used on Matthews Silver Halo charter boat and had 11lb pollack.

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    Apex Minnow Lures
    thumbJurijus
    May 13, 2024

    5 Star Review  1st used the slammer jigs a few weeks ago and proved very productive on the bass! I then put them... read more

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    Slammer Slow Pitch Jig
    thumbAshley
    May 27, 2024