How many of you use a jig under a slip float?
1. If you do, what’s the smallest jig weight that will work as in pulling through the float.
2. Can you see a bite as it’s falling?
Thanks
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How many of you use a jig under a slip float?
1. If you do, what’s the smallest jig weight that will work as in pulling through the float.
2. Can you see a bite as it’s falling?
Thanks
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I'm new to crappie fishing this year but I've used a jig under a float a lot. I've caught lots of crappie this way.. especially when using crappie nibbles. They usually pull the cork under for me. I try to use the smallest cork I can to float the bait I'm using.
Forget the float and just cast the jig.
Of course the float will hold a jig exactly at the top of a brush pile and allow it to be moved slowly. Seems like an ok ideaQuote:
Originally Posted by deathb4disco
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Floats work especially if the jighead is light and the bait's action subtle. I use soft plastics under a float and like to see it dive after two dips.
Answer to your initial question : I do not. And for that matter, I rarely (if ever) use a jig under "any type" of float. Nonetheless, here's my take on the other two questions.Quote:
Originally Posted by brettw
The size of line used and the size of the float used will determine whether or not the tiny jigs will pull the line thru to the stopper. The distance of the cast can also be a factor, since the drag (resistance) of the line thru the water has to be overcome by the weight of the jig. That "can" be overcome by adding a BB size sinker above the jig.
Seeing a bite on a slow falling jig (thru the slipfloat) is possible. It would likely come as a sped up movement of the line thru the slipfloat, or possibly even a stoppage of the line before the stopper reaches the float.
I know many people like a jig under a float. My main issue with it is that you lose the direct connection to the jig. The jig hangs straight down from the float, and the line from rod to float is at an angle to that line. (The farther you cast, the closer that angle gets to 90 degrees). I don't want an angle between me and the fish. It creates slack line and makes hooking more difficult.Quote:
Originally Posted by brettw
While I agree and you make a valid point, there have been a lot of crappie and bluegill caught under a cork.Quote:
Originally Posted by deathb4disco
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I love floats and use 'em all the time -- but not with the jig. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Stainless
I use a slip float a good bit with jigs and for bream. The key to it for me is having the right size float for the weight jig head or split shot. This varies with the depth you fish. Most of my fishing with float is shallow. So my bait is less than 4 foot under the cork, most of the time 18"- 2'. The cork barely floats above the surface when the line is all the way down. If a bite happens before the jig reaches bottom the cork will not stand up(cigar style) or will not be barely above water(floating too high). I dont know the size I use most, but they are small maybe 1.5" long and 1/2" around. Some that I like are the tear drop style, I dont think the fish even feel it when they take it under. If I fish deeper I may not go up in jig size but only add a splitshot 6-10" above it.
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