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Re: how to use a jig
[Re: FaithMurr]
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01/05/17 07:38 PM
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catslayer
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ok guys, im back for some more knowledge. i have 4 hart tackles justice jigs, 2 black and blue, 2 green pumpkin. only problem is i have little to no knowldge on how to use them o.O i went yesterday with one of each color, rigged with and without rattles, and with and without trailers craws. i did them slow hops, dragging, long pauses, short pauses, shaking rod tip, combinations of all those i mentioned no bites. i have the standard weights and size of that brand from walmart. am i using jigs too big or doing the wrong presentation? any help will be appreciated. many thanks and happy holidays to all. Jig is often a grind of a bite... just need more time... January isn't the BEST time for smashing numbers. the way you fish a jig is you put it in the water with fish. then try stuff until they tell you whats up. I have done everythign from literally count the rocks I bump over going slow to reeling it in like a wake bait... they will eat it. watch this https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=4&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjsrsjj4KvRAhVkh1QKHQCoCUkQtwIILzAD&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D3HLXVfo4YSM&usg=AFQjCNFzwfXrmgCqUjAandLXUbm_Mlo6Sg
"I'll never mess with bee's or wasp anymore, and I'll never gig another beaver..." Words from a man who learned things the hard way
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Re: how to use a jig
[Re: FaithMurr]
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01/05/17 10:51 PM
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Nekro
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I'm also having trouble with jig fishing, It's a new technique I'm trying to learn as well. I fish a lot of T-rig or weight less senko worms, so I'm sure if I keep throw the jig out it should only be a matter of time.
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Re: how to use a jig
[Re: FaithMurr]
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01/06/17 02:39 AM
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ezbassin
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When you are catching fish on your confidence baits set them down and throw the jig and see if they will bite it. You know the fish are there and they are biting so throw the jig and see what happens.
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Re: how to use a jig
[Re: FaithMurr]
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01/06/17 07:52 PM
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Marooned
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Lighter jigs are sometimes harder to throw/pitch, but sometimes a 3/16 - 1/4 oz. finesse jig with trailer will catch numbers and size, which could help raise confidence. Just sayin'.
In memory of my childhood friend Dan Sterling, who taught me at an early age how to catch bream with a hand-line, and who unknowingly hooked me on fishing for life.
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Re: how to use a jig
[Re: FaithMurr]
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01/06/17 08:49 PM
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Nekro
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Next week once its warmer ill throw out a senko to locate some fish than start throwing jigs to finally get reassurance to learn it.
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Re: how to use a jig
[Re: Nekro]
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01/06/17 09:57 PM
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Ken A.
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Next week once its warmer ill throw out a senko to locate some fish than start throwing jigs to finally get reassurance to learn it. http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Strike_Ki...age-SKTGSR.html Try this with your favorite plastic. It works just like a jig and is even more weedless. Once you catch a couple fish using it, you will gain confidence in a jig. Many years ago there was a local guy named Donny Morris that painted and sold bullet weights. He started putting skirts on them and I bought a few and started using them in the same areas where I was getting bit on a regular T-rig. They would almost always attract a bigger bite than just a T-rigged bait. That is how I gained confidence in a jig before I ever used a jig.
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Re: how to use a jig
[Re: FaithMurr]
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01/06/17 10:22 PM
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Lowly Net Boy
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Lots of good info, only thing I would add is,if u think your working it too slow, slow down
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Re: how to use a jig
[Re: Lowly Net Boy]
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01/07/17 03:07 PM
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Ken A.
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Lots of good info, only thing I would add is,if u think your working it too slow, slow down I would say you are correct in the winter but in the summer, I fish them pretty fast. I will rip a heavy white jig up off the bottom and as soon as it hits bottom rip it again. Swim jigs in post spawn I am normally burning them just under the surface.
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Re: how to use a jig
[Re: FaithMurr]
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01/08/17 03:53 AM
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Dr JL
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All good info. My only input is don't be afraid to cast that sucker. Some people think jigs are only for 15 feet from the boat pitching or deep straight under their boat-lol! My biggest jig fish have come from pretty long casts.(big ones are often spooky). Make it hit stuff then wait- oh yeah. Remember to set hook hard then have fun!
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Re: how to use a jig
[Re: ezbassin]
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01/08/17 04:53 AM
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the skipper
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When you are catching fish on your confidence baits set them down and throw the jig and see if they will bite it. You know the fish are there and they are biting so throw the jig and see what happens. This is the best way to gain a little confidence and knowledge about a bait. You know they are there and you know they will bite so you can see what triggers those bites and what doesn't. You only need really 2 colors but I like 3, green pumpkin, black & blue, peanut butter and jelly. Those will catch fish anywhere, anytime
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Re: how to use a jig
[Re: Gamblinman]
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01/08/17 02:05 PM
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Mike Keenan
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I remember back in the days on Fork..Rattleback jig with a Larew Hawg Craw trailer would get you some big bites at night. Back in the late 80's that was very correct...
R.I.P. Mike "pappy" "broken rod" Green born 07-16-62 on to better fishing 06-10-08. www.basscat.com
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Re: how to use a jig
[Re: the skipper]
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01/08/17 03:10 PM
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ezbassin
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When you are catching fish on your confidence baits set them down and throw the jig and see if they will bite it. You know the fish are there and they are biting so throw the jig and see what happens. This is the best way to gain a little confidence and knowledge about a bait. You know they are there and you know they will bite so you can see what triggers those bites and what doesn't. You only need really 2 colors but I like 3, green pumpkin, black & blue, peanut butter and jelly. Those will catch fish anywhere, anytime [s][/s] I agree. Those are 3 good colors that will get you bit.
Last edited by ezbassin; 01/08/17 03:31 PM.
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Re: how to use a jig
[Re: toofy]
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01/09/17 04:28 PM
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ratandjmt
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I've never even gotten a bite on a jig. I'm starting to think it's an inside joke and everyone is laughing at me. Like Snipe hunting. Or the windmill on Ray Roberts. This is kind of how I felt earlier this year. I was able to catch bass on pretty much anything at Medina but couldn't get one to hit a jig. I started reading up on different methods and after a few trips of only using a jig I've finally gotten the hang of it. I will say that I don't catch as many using a jig as I do using plastic worms. I also can't tell a difference in the size of the fish but it is a different option to try on those slow days when I need to be a little deeper.
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