Thread: jig presentation

Gotta try it I change alot. That's why there made and I have tons of clips,never use em

Originally Posted by metalcutterr

I just starting using these little clips and my catch has improved. Here is a pic of a RR attached to my line. Makes it easier to switch jigs out.

I use those clips 97% of the time to rapidly change lure, color or jighead weight.

they make a little tiny clip for fly fisherman that is super nice for quick change overs .....i used them one time
they are tiny though and you need good eyes to see em ....LOL

I agree with Nimrod. I fish with 1/8 and 1/4 most of the time in winter. In spring or shallow water I will go with a 1/6. I use nanofil with a 2ft leader and swivel. Get a better thump with this setup.

I fish a 1/64 ounce jig for a lot of my fishing. I will at times add a size B split shot to help with casting distance. If using NanoFil I will have a fluro leader and no split shot. But....here is why using a split shot above the jig is not a good idea...IMHO....and why I have 1/32.....1/24....1/16......and 3/32 jigs made with an #8 hook. I read a great crappie article several years back that said if you have a split shot 18 inches above the jig that the fish could inhale the jig, and move 18 inches up or sideways, and you may not feel it. Now that is all theory......I have never seen any video of that but it sounds plausible to me.

Regards

Originally Posted by deathb4disco

As a general rule, I would not add a split shot above the jig. I would just use a heavier jig.

There are times when fish will not hit large baits,
I add weight on a regular basis in the winter months when the fish become finicky and want very small baits 1/32 - 1/64 and are in deep water with great success , but rarely if ever add weight for any other reason , staying in contact with the lure is very important when vertical jigging!!

Originally Posted by Ketchn

they make a little tiny clip for fly fisherman that is super nice for quick change overs .....i used them one time
they are tiny though and you need good eyes to see em ....LOL

I found some of these as well, it seems like a good idea but I ended up spending more time trying to get the tiny clip through the eye than it would take to retie. I retie after big fish or when my line is roughed up anyways so clips don't really make sense for me. Love them for crankbaits though.

I pretty much use horizontal jigs,tying directly through the eye with a loop instead of cinching the knot tight will allow the jig to hang and move better.I do use clips on occasion,they will generally allow the horizontal jigs to act like the loop tied.