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How do fish the 1/100 or smaller jigs? Fly rod? Spinning rod with float? Just cast them with no other sinker or weight? I want to start fishing the mirco jigs like the Turner Jones and other small jigs and now I fish only with 2lb on spinning outfits and thinking of getting into fly fishing since I just retired and need to do something new to stay out of trouble.
I have never heard of any that small. Where do you get them?
Thanks.
I use both methods.Quote:
Originally Posted by mytyt
For bigger jigs (1/64), I will cast them without a float. It helps to double up on your jigs when they're that light (tie one jig to the hook of the other jig, so you're casting two jigs at once.) That way, you can try out two different colors at the same time.
Bass Pro sells jigs down to about 1/128 oz. They're in the fly fishing section.Quote:
Originally Posted by SWAMP FOX
Also, a "jig" that light is just a fly by another name. Most of the little "bead head" nymphs are great for gills and can be cast with a float or a fly rod.Quote:
Originally Posted by SWAMP FOX
Yep! Tiny little jigs!
The advantage of the jigs over beadheads is that the jig rides like a "jig" under a bobber or "strike indicator"!
I tie and fish these all the time and can out catch any other, under some conditions! I cast them either with the ultralight and clear float or fly rod! Will take the fly rod any day..... floating line stays out of the trash while letting the leader (line) drop to what ever depth I set the float! This can be great in weedy waters, fishing pockets and such!
Down size your fav jigs and you're on your way!
Great for "dippin' jigs" in sallow waters, and quite effective in cold water, when the food is "small critter bugs" around the rocks and wood snags! And when not focused on Crappie, these little jigs will tear up them Bluegills!
FliTrap
I started using 1/100 and 1/80 oz. this year for gills.I HAVE to use a float.I use shad look alikes two at a time about a foot apart.One at the bottom and one about 6 to 7 inches above it on a loop.
I use a small foam slip bobber and I also place a small splitshot about 18 inches above the jig. This gives me some weight to cast with and does not effect the action of the light jig. I use a ultra light spinning rod and reel.
i use both methods.i do throw the tiny jigs with nothing else sometimes,and will put a clip on float above it.i also like to put appropriate size pieces of trout worm on a 1/80 jig head.i nailed some gills good last week on this.most were dinks tho.was bright orange colored trout worm i got at dickssportinggoods here :)
I use 1/80 and 1/64 jigs and I cast both with and without a small weighted float. And every now an then I use a small Ice fishing float. Then tip your jig with either a crappie nibble or a live cricket and hold on for dear life.
See Pbug2009 on here, He sells 1/80 and bigger ball head jigs.
thanks for the props nathan....myself i use the 1/80 an 1/64 while below a small float and pop it along. I like the duller colors the best..
I use 1/80 on crappie rigs. Also use floating jigs the same way.
yOU CAN CAST THEM WITH A 5WT WITH OR WITH OUT A STRIKE INDICATOR WORKS GREAT FOR GILLS AND CRAPPIE USE THEM ALL THE TIME.
I just ordered a 5wt and plan on fishing the fly rod a lot. I use a float tube and fish for whatever is hungry be it Gills Trout or small Bass. In the past I've used the 1/32 jigs with spinning gear but want to give the fly rod a try. Thats why I'm looking about info on the smaller jigs.
I suggest using a straight piece of mono or fluoro for your leader. IMO, there's no need for an expensive tapered leader when fishing a light jig on the fly rod. The weight of the jig will "kick over" the leader just fine. A straight leader will also sink better.Quote:
Originally Posted by mytyt
BTW, I love float tubing! Illinoisgiller is also a big fan.
Would 2lb be ok for the leader and how long? Floating line ok?
2lb should be OK. I use 4# Vanish since I occasionally hook small bass and catfish. (Vanish is thinner than most 4# lines.)Quote:
Originally Posted by mytyt
Floating line is fine, and I usually go with an 8 or 9' leader.
I will often use 1/64 and 1/80 pinmins and jigs I Hand create under a slip float. They are a great slow fall presentation. Tip with a wax worm and they are truely irresistable to panfish.
I use tiny jigs all the time...they're great for gills, and on those days when the more "conventional" sized jigs aren't working...
I use a super light action rod and 4lb or 2lb test line...occassionally I'll tip the tiny jigs with either a crappie niblet, or a Gulp maggot...BTW, it helps to use weighted floats because then the jig falls at a more natural rate of speed.