Ive fished them before with a cane pole just dipping a minnow in and around them.id like to hear some of you guys technique on casting jigs on them.
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Ive fished them before with a cane pole just dipping a minnow in and around them.id like to hear some of you guys technique on casting jigs on them.
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I use a BnM Ultralite or Sam Heaton 12' pole with very small braid. I'll use a weedless jig head sometimes tipped with a minnow. Even though it's weedless, I still get hung sometimes. I don't cast with this setup - just mark the structure real good and throw out a buoy marker for a reference point then vertical jig.
I fish the out side first then start working in to it. I think good sunglasses are a must for laydowns so you can see the branchs and not get hung as often. I try to pitch between the branch's and let it fall.
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Similar to what Lowe said. I've caught more fish pitching jigs around structure than i have fishing in the thick of it. There's a time and place to fish in the thick of it with a long jig pole and nothing beats feeling a crappie hit a jig when you are fishing that way.
As for jigging technique with a long pole, i'd suggest using a high vis braid with a barrel swivel and about 1-2 feet of fluorocarbon coming off and tying your jig to it.
I catch more in the tree myself but it will be different for every day and tree. I also use a small float in the spring and vertical jig with the float it's hard to explain how I would have to show you.
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Trying not to repeat all the good advice above. Start outside and work in. I begin with cast and retrieve. Sometimes starting in the channel casting toward the bank sometimes letting the jig sink with the water column. Also consider changing your angle of approach (direction)...sometimes presentation from a different direction is what they want. When working near or in the laydown, I will pitch to particular locations first. In the laydown, just fish vertical. For all presentations, ensure to minimize slack in the line to feel the thump. Sometimes there is a very subtle bite. This is where hi-vis line is key. The bite may be so subtle all you see is your line slowly moving...yes, even against current. Again, hi-vis line. And, I agree with polarized glasses. Most importantly...Have Fun!
Damion: Some will argue the merits or efficacy, but try a loop knot with your jigs. It is my personal preference. The fish may not care, but I think the jig/bait presents better.
I have fun for sure. If i didnt no more than ive caught id have given up long ago. Lol
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I can tell spaceman works them trees like i do and I agree. He pointed out some thinks I forgot to mention. Also the loop is very important and the knot I use 90% of the time.
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Mmm.not sure i know how to tie one. Lol
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Nothing to it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXqIPXWbk-4
Look up Richard Gene the fishing machine on you tube, he has a video showing how and it's the same way I do it. My dad taught me to always use it on a jig .
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Lowe, the link to his video is what I posted.
Sorry my friend did not see it till after I posted. Good job you beat me to it.
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Yep, big believer in those loop knots, use them all the time for long lining too.
Guess i need to get my stuff tonight and practice.lol.i knew about it but never tried to tie one.
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Basically a over had knot just pass your jig head back through 3 times and hold your lines and make the loop the size you want it
Damion: With all this advice, you better get to bed early for tomorrow's successful fishing adventure! Happy to teach you the loop knot sometime.
Ive used a palomar since i was a kid and my dad showed it to me.but im definitely gonna learn it.im not much of a knor tier anyway so i may have to take you up on that spaceman. Lol
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Palomar is my go-to knot. Like you, learned it young and can tie it with my eyes closed...after passing thru the hook eye.Quote:
Originally Posted by Damion Kidd
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No problemo.Quote:
Originally Posted by lowe175
My problem too.getting it through the eye that is.guess im what yall call a geezer.even though im not THAT old.lolQuote:
Originally Posted by John Doe
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If using a Palomar knot you have to keep the knot pulled down behind the jig head to keep the jig running straight up in the water. I perfer the loop knot.
Ya'll must be using a wire leader.
You have to either use wire leader, piano wire hooks, or lose $75 worth of jigs a day where I fish.Quote:
Originally Posted by John Doe
That’s where the fish are - for sureQuote:
Originally Posted by eminart
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