need a little help jig fishing

[hogwired44]

i usually fish 4-5 times a year, always crappie fishing. the problem is i have never jig fished for crappie, as i have always used minnows. this year i will have plenty of time to time quite a bit more. im just needing a little help. Any ideas to get started would be greatly appreciated. thanks upfront!!

[Slab Junkie]

There are so many ways you can fish a jig it's almost endless. Vertical in deep water, under a cork, dipping with a jig pole, tipped with a minnow, drop shot style, trolling, spider rigging, and the list goes on. If you tell the guys here a little about the lake you fish and what water depths you typically work I'm sure someone will give you some pointers. You could start by just fishing them in the same way you fish your minnows and in the same places.

[Billy E]

Start with the right color. Dont go crazy (yet). Red/chart, Blk/chart, Wht/ chart, Blu/wht, Pink/wht. 1/8, 1/16, 1/32 jig head.With the spawn getting near its a great time to get some jig time in. Use the 1/16 oz weight to get started. Get use to how it feels. Stick it in some brush in the shallow water and get the feel of it bouncing off the limbs. You have to learn how to get it unhung without disturbing the brush. Pull the line all the way down till you hear it click when the eye hits the jig head. If your not getting hung up your not fishin were the fish are.Good luck to you.

[MEATGETTER]

first i would try to with someone that know what there doing and watch and ask questions, i dont know what part of the state your from but there are some good fisherman from all parts of the state!!! i would just bet there some one in your area that will be more than glad to help you !! if i can help you can always call me i wll try and answer your questions!!

[RCC]

I am a minner fisherman and proud of it. However, Saturday was a jig day and they would out fish live bait 3 or 4 to 1. It's another tool to put in the arsenal and most of the regular posters are better at it than I. Go get you some in the colors that Billy mentioned and go fishing.

[hoxiedog]

Many moons ago, the greatest improvement to my jig fishing was caused by buying a graphite jig pole...I suggest a 10 or 11 foot...the difference in feeling the thump is unbelieveable...if you already have a graphite jig pole...nevermind...

[mdperson]

2X Having someone help you will save alot of time in the end. I'm still learning and could use some tips from a pro like Meatgetter.

first i would try to with someone that know what there doing and watch and ask questions, i dont know what part of the state your from but there are some good fisherman from all parts of the state!!! i would just bet there some one in your area that will be more than glad to help you !! if i can help you can always call me i wll try and answer your questions!!