Thread: Pushing jigs

IMO pushing jigs is along the same lines as pulling jigs...except it's done off the front of the boat. When pushing I'd say youre still running the same speeds (.8 - 1.2 mph) as pulling so it takes weight to keep your lines down. I preferred using a 1 oz weight with @ 12" of line below the egg sinker with a jig on the end. I have also ran the egg sinker on the bottom with the jig about 12" up the line tied on a loop knot. Both seemed to produce about the same for me what little Ive pushed jigs. That said, spider rigging is completely different where I mainly just bump along at a snail's pace. My rigging is usually a 3/4 or 1 oz sinker (depending on the wind and waves) on bottom and a hook and minnow on a loop knot above the weight. Usually my speed is .2 mph or less, depending on the bite.

BTW, have some good drags on those reels when pushing. The reaction time is ALOT less when jigs begin hanging in brush and you dont want rod tips to start snapping.

When I tightline I use a 1/16 ounce jig head with these weights in 1/2 ounce.

Bull•Shot™ Bullet Shaped Split Shot | Water Gremlin

X2^^^^ I use the same pinch on lead as Snap Hunter. You can easily remove it and switch over to long lining without having to retie jigs.

Those look great but it want mess up the line?

It want hurt the line because it is real soft lead. I use them also. I got a mold made to pour my own 1/2 ounce crimp on if I ever get it back from my buddy who is modifying it for me.

Originally Posted by Eatmorecrappie

Those look great but it want mess up the line?

No. When I tightline I use 12lb test mono so it doesn't bother it at all.

Since you're on the subject,
Why would you chose to push vs pulling jigs?
Tight lining and spider rigging is the same thing, right?

It it is the same technique with trolling speed being the difference in some folks opinion. Basically speaking, tight lining, pushing, and spider rigging allows the fishermen to present his baits at precise depths, while trolling as slow, or as fast, (depending on lead size) as he wishes. Fishing over brush or structure is done simply by adjusting amount of line let out. Turning the boat on a dime can be done effortlessly without line tangles. If the fish are deep, or slow to bite, no technique is better. Tight lining is by far the number one preferred tournament technique employed by the majority of tournament anglers, during most major events for the above mentioned reasons.

Originally Posted by brettw

Since you're on the subject,
Why would you chose to push vs pulling jigs?
Tight lining and spider rigging is the same thing, right?