Jig fishing has already become common for many spinners who catch a predator. Although a couple of decades ago, almost nothing was known about such fishing. This direction was created due to the use of a material such as silicone in the production of fishing bait. Jigo equipment complete with a silicone fish along with a weight of different weights, allowing the bait to pass in different layers of water. Rubber fish the appearance and play of the imitation is so realistic that all predatory fish in our reservoirs without exception are successfully caught on such a clever installation.
Additional popularity of this spinning fishing is given by the simple casting technique. It can be said that jig fishing for beginners is quite easy to master already during the first fishing, then it improves with each fishing. This article will discuss how to properly start jig fishing, to assemble effective tools for fishing and to choose the bait required for certain fishing conditions.
Jig fishing - what is it?
The type of spinning fishing got its exotic, but very correct name, by matching the movement of the bait with the old British jig dance. Fishing for a predator with a jig is characterized by a sudden and jerky movement, in most cases the bait will touch the bottom when passing. Baiting methods are dynamic and require constant monitoring. Bait control is ensured by using spinning rods with relatively strong structural characteristics.
How to choose a spinning jig
Fishing with a jig is based on complete control of the work of the bait. This can only be achieved by using a properly selected fishing rod according to the design features. A non-inertial reel with braided line is used for spinning. Spinning is chosen from light materials - carbon fiber, graphite and composites.
Spinning length
The choice of spinning length is determined by fishing criteria. Jig fishing from the shore means long casting distances, so 2.5-3.3 meter spinning rods are best suited for long casts.
Jig fishing from a boat is done using shorter spinning lines, as bait weight and casting distance are no longer as important as when fishing from the shore. Spinning length can vary from 1.5 to 2.5 meters. These are the most suitable and practical options for jig fishing from a boat.
Spinning test
The spinning test directly depends on the baits used. Ultra Light, Light and Medium spinning rods are usually used for jig fishing. Depending on what and where you are going to catch. Ultra Light spinning rods are used in perch fishing with jigs. Light and Medium spinning rods are mostly used in pike and starling fishing. Currently gaining great popularity pike fishing with big baits where Heavy spins are used. More about You can read the choice of spinning for pike fishing in my article.
Coil selection
Non-inertial reels are mostly used for jig fishing. Currently, there is an extremely large selection of coils on the market. Coil size ranges from 2000 to 4000 size. You can find more detailed information about coil selection in this article of mine.
Jig fishing is a casting technique
Long-term fishing practices have shaped certain fishing techniques and methods. The use of one or another method depends on the conditions of the tank and the activity of the fish.
Classic jig
This jig method is suitable for all bodies of water. After casting and the bait reaching the bottom, the angler makes two or three turns with the reel, thus lifting the bait from the bottom, moving in a stepped trajectory in the water layer. After a series of revolutions, the bait is allowed to sink to the bottom, and after a pause of a couple of seconds, the cycle continues.
Aggressive jig
Aggressive casting is used to catch active pike. The technique of the method consists of feeding the bait to the bottom, after which, with the help of the fishing rod, the bait is suddenly pulled upwards and a break is made, during which the bait falls back to the bottom. During the pause, the loose line is collected and the tug is repeated.
Step Jig
The step jig is similar to the classic one. The difference is in the shorter step, that is, fewer turns of the coil are made, but more often. This method is perfect for catching passive fish.
Dot jig
This type of routing is more complicated. The bait is dragged along the bottom and miniature bait throws are made with the spinning tip. This is done by actively passing the bait to the cat pike can't resist
