1 vs 2+ Hooks For Brushpile Vertical Presentations -

We're all familiar with single and multiple hook rigs on the same rod for sacalait (crappie). Store purchased double rigs, 3-way swivels, loop knots, etc.
Do you prefer using a single lure, or do you like using multiple jigs tied a foot or two above each other so that you can offer different colors and depths?


I usually tie on a single jig, but I have also used multiple lures attached using loop knots. I've used double rigs for minnows/shiners in the past, but I tend to go back to using a single minnow per rod. I'm really just curious what types of setups people prefer, and if you think multiple jigs offer an advantage over a single lure vertically jigged.


Thank you,

If I’m fishing deep in brush a single jig is plenty. Why lose jigs two at a time? Much less chance for hang ups if only one jig. If I’m above brush or in open water a double jig will work but usually I just use one and maybe egg sinker if needed.

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Casting & retrieving I'll use a single jig.
Using minnows I'll use a single jig or hook.
Pushing jigs I'll use a single jig.
Livescope flippin I'll use a double jig rig (open hook jigs) ... with a backup rod w/single jig that's weedless.

I use a double jig rig with Livescope in order to be able to quickly detect where my jigs are on the screen (among all the other images & clutter). The backup rod with weedless jig is used to probe deeper into the cover than I'm willing to do with the double jig rig that has open hooks.

Always use one jig except for deep water in winter.
I’m usually fishing brush shallow enough to reach with my 12 or 14 ft jig pole. Then I can unhook myself by running the tip down to it.



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I never use double rigs when fishing brushpiles are standing timber. Infact I only use them when fishing bridge columns. Work one jig in the brush is hard enough. I see no reason to compound the problem.

I use to always double jig with both jigs tied on by a loop knot. When I got livescope I started just using a single jig with a weight on top. I found that I had a lot of crappie pecking at the weight so I have found myself reverting back to double jig set up since I had so many crappie pecking at my weight in single setup.

Never double rig anything myself and never have a weed guard.

not often on the double up thing is me , as stated more hooks down there equals more likely hood of something other than a fish on one of them .
sides all that when they come up you best be watching out closely for that second jig flinging around with that there flopping whopper ....danger will robinson ,,,DANGER ! :Rofl

I started out with 2 per pole.
I use a net for each catch unless super small.
Found that the double rig caused way more net tangles with the extra hook. Have since only used 1 per pole but as mentioned above, I think could be more productive with 2 do to a lot of them going to the sinker.


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