Thread: Jigging pole tactics

I tend to net them all.. I got that tactic from my dad who would go crazy if one didn't get in the boat. Famous words when I was a kid... Get the NET!! Lol

If the pole will handle it I swing it in the boat period, I hate a net but it does cost me every now and then.

I take that the ones that viewed this and did not reply do not . Could be they thought it was dumb to even think of doing such a thing . I decided to ask because several folks have made comments about some rods being tough /others breaking . My grandpa used 80 lb. braid , solid fiberglass rod , and would swing one in the boat . He also bought hooks only if he was allowed to bend one to a 45 degree /and back . If it did not break he would buy a few as they were sold as singles . lol

I have only used my net a couple of times......I bring the fish into the boat without it......have only lost a few fish doing this. I use sickle hooks and they are usually hooked solid in the roof of the mouth.

I net mine, but I ain't much of a pole fisherman. I ain't much of a fisherman anyway, but I like trying.

I think a real jigging pole needs a lot of bend to it . So unless it is a dink i pretty much net it . Lost to many trying to get them over the side of the boat . Caught 2 the other day that came off at the top off the water . Had the net waiting and manage to get them . It always seem that the goods ones get off .

Brm, you finally told the truth! !!!!! Lol

51 years old and never had a net in my boat. Lose some but I bet more people lose fish trying to get the net under it than just bringing it on over. I don't use under 10 lb test line either. If its a hoss, I'll just keep the line tight and lip it on the side of the boat. The poles going to keep the fish on if done the right way becaue the tip will be bending. Just don't grab the line to pull it over. Works for me anyway.