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Jig fishing

Posted By: Wishicaughtmore

Jig fishing - 05/01/16 03:37 AM

Do any of you use a spinning reel for jig fishing? If so, I assume you use braid? If you use braid do I have to use a leader?
Posted By: TXwelder

Re: Jig fishing - 05/01/16 03:42 AM

for bass? or crappie? lol i know its in the bass section but gotta ask, and i never do, but I'm sure some ppl maybe use small eight weight finnese jigs...
Posted By: Wishicaughtmore

Re: Jig fishing - 05/01/16 03:44 AM

Bass, throwing a 3/8 oz football head jig
Posted By: Fast Lane

Re: Jig fishing - 05/01/16 03:50 AM

No
Posted By: Mike_Soriano™

Re: Jig fishing - 05/01/16 05:01 AM

Not for football jigs. Skipping finesse jigs under docks, yes. And yes to braid and leader.
Posted By: happycampr

Re: Jig fishing - 05/01/16 06:26 AM

I use 100% fluoro to fish football jigs because on a casting rod can cast farther... thumbing slows down the reel too much for me with the braid. I also fish it in clear, deep water situations with little cover. On a spinning setup I would use leader in clear water but wouldn't bother in stained water. Cover is also a consideration for abrasion resistance (where braid really excels), grassy point versus heavy wood cover etc.
Posted By: ironmike

Re: Jig fishing - 05/01/16 01:06 PM

I use a spinning rod with 12 lb floro. It's deadly for finesse jigs. I'll use small pork trailers on a Texas finesse jig in the summer when the fish get real pressured. Works great. Good luck!
Posted By: Bubba Broadus

Re: Jig fishing - 05/01/16 01:15 PM

I have regretted using anything but braid in the past several times. don't take that chance anymore
Posted By: BAGaBass

Re: Jig fishing - 05/01/16 01:33 PM

Bait caster with 15# floro
Posted By: snake oil

Re: Jig fishing - 05/02/16 04:34 PM

No......
Posted By: 04champ

Re: Jig fishing - 05/02/16 04:37 PM

I cannot think of a good reason to use a spinning reel for a 3/8oz football jig
Posted By: PaPa@fork

Re: Jig fishing - 05/02/16 06:29 PM

Originally Posted By: BAGaBass
Bait caster with 15# floro


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Posted By: ezbassin

Re: Jig fishing - 05/02/16 10:36 PM

I have thrown a shaky head on spinning tackle but never a jig of any type on it.
Posted By: ezbassin

Re: Jig fishing - 05/02/16 10:40 PM

Originally Posted By: 04champ
I cannot think of a good reason to use a spinning reel for a 3/8oz football jig


Some people just like spinning equipment better and others with wrist,arm,elbow or shoulder issues find it easier to use spinning tackle.
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