Fishing for starlings with a jig is a very popular and effective way to catch this predator. Starling jig fishing allows anglers to catch in hard-to-reach places, effectively catch at great depths and around underwater obstacles, near which they like to hide. starling.
When to catch a starling with a jig
The jig is considered universal and a season-long fishery. It operates throughout the open water season.
The best periods for starling jig fishing:
- Early spring before spawning (Starlings spawn from March 1 to May.)
- In autumn, especially in October and November.
It is during this period that starling jig fishing brings many baits and fish of various sizes.
What places to choose for starfish fishing with a jig
Classic jig - is bottom fishing, the purpose of which is to thoroughly explore the bottom relief.
Starling fishing with a jig is most effective in the following places:
- Between the obstacles at the bottom
- in deep pits
- At a steep bank with a sudden drop into the depth
- deep areas near bridge supports and other hydraulic structures;
- medium depths with strong currents.
What line to choose for starling jig fishing
The jig is usual use braided line, because it provides a high sensitivity that allows you to feel even the weakest touches to the bait.
The braided line should be slippery, in order to have the greatest possible casting distance, this is especially important when fishing from the shore.
Lures for starling fishing with jigs
The range of baits used in jigs is very wide. Thanks to various shapes, sizes, colors and other parameters, you can always go home with a catch.
Most often, rubber baits are used in the jig. Probably all fishermen know these baits. All predators prey on them regularly throughout the season. The most important thing is to choose the right color and size.
Experienced fishermen always have worms, crayfish and other various live rubber baits in their boxes. They are perfect if starling passive
Jigs do not only use silicone lures, as most novice spinners believe. Starlings are also great at: prayers, shiny, pilkers, wobblers, tail-spinners.
How to catch starlings with a jig
For beginners in starling fishing with a jig, I suggest starting with the classic stop'n'go jigging. It is done as follows:
- We lower the bait to the bottom
- We make several turns with the reel
- There is a pause until the bait falls to the bottom
- We make several turns of the coil again.
We adjust the height of the bait by the number of revolutions of the reel and the winding speed. This is the classic way of jigging that all beginners start with.
For passive starlings, the bottom stretching technique is often used. We lower the bait to the bottom and, slowly winding the reel, drag the bait along the bottom. Thus raising a cloud of turbidity and attracting an apathetic starling.