Benny Ortiz


Slow Jigger | Digital Creator


Benny Ortiz is a pioneer and expert in slow pitch jigging and is widely considered one of the most technical anglers in the sport.  As a respected voice in the fishing community, he frequently teaches seminars, provides tutorials, and is often featured in print and video media nationwide.  He’s built a reputation for precision, innovation, and for consistently producing large fish on light tackle. Benny has collaborated with many leading brands and is often relied upon during the development process to refine and bring high-performance products to market.


Benny's Go-To Setups

Primarily Fishing 300ft and under


Benny Ortiz holds a large bright orange fish with a fishing lure in its mouth while aboard a boat on open water, with a fishing rod and clear blue sky in the background.Benny Ortiz holds a large bright orange fish with a fishing lure in its mouth while aboard a boat on open water, with a fishing rod and clear blue sky in the background.
Benny Ortiz holds a colorful reef fish with blue markings and a yellow face on a boat at sea, with a fishing lure attached and a fishing rod visible against a cloudy blue sky.Benny Ortiz holds a colorful reef fish with blue markings and a yellow face on a boat at sea, with a fishing lure attached and a fishing rod visible against a cloudy blue sky.

Primarily 300-500ft


Benny Ortiz holds a large tuna while standing on a marina dock, with boats, railings, and waterfront buildings visible in the background.Benny Ortiz holds a large tuna while standing on a marina dock, with boats, railings, and waterfront buildings visible in the background.
Benny Ortiz holds a large orange fish with a fishing lure in its mouth while seated on a boat on open water under an overcast sky.Benny Ortiz holds a large orange fish with a fishing lure in its mouth while seated on a boat on open water under an overcast sky.

Primarily Deeper Than 500ft