1 jig at a time or 2?

Still trying to figure out this crappie fishing as I used to only bass fish. Went on a guided trip 2 years ago and we used 2 jigs on each pole the whole time. I went on another trip last year with a different guide on the same lake and we used minnows the whole time which didn’t teach me much about jig fishing.

So when and why would you use 1 jig compared to 2. I would think in thick brush you would only use 1, but how about when just dropping jigs down beside visible stumps? Does 2 jigs scare fish away you think? I see plenty of people on fishing videos only using 1, so I’m very curious.

Just trying to to find when and where to use each setup here in Oklahoma.
Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Spoon33

Still trying to figure out this crappie fishing as I used to only bass fish. Went on a guided trip 2 years ago and we used 2 jigs on each pole the whole time. I went on another trip last year with a different guide on the same lake and we used minnows the whole time which didn’t teach me much about jig fishing.

So when and why would you use 1 jig compared to 2. I would think in thick brush you would only use 1, but how about when just dropping jigs down beside visible stumps? Does 2 jigs scare fish away you think? I see plenty of people on fishing videos only using 1, so I’m very curious.

Just trying to to find when and where to use each setup here in Oklahoma.
Thanks!

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Yeah...and you can put a jig on the bottom and a minnow on top.A double set up is just a way of trying to swing the odds in your favor.

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Originally Posted by Spoon33

Still trying to figure out this crappie fishing as I used to only bass fish.

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Sometimes double jigs can have that schooling baitfish look, like double flukes with bass. I don't usually vertical jig with doubles, just long line or casting. I almost always use the same plastic or jig on each one to achieve that school look, it will absolutely outfish singles in the right situation.. Not just because you have twice the odds, but because of that school look IMO.

There's a trick with double jigs though, if you know you are in a school of fish and feel that fish hit. Set the hook then just let him sit there shaking his head for a couple seconds, quite often another will see him and come in and hit the other jig and you will have a double. The more times you can do this quickly in a school, the more fired up and in a feeding frenzy they will get.

I generally only use 1 jig ... whether casting, trolling, or Pushing. I have done it (Pushing) with two jigs ... but 95% of the time the fish would hit the bottom jig, so double jig rigs didn't last all that long (I went to single jigs).

I prefer to use a single jig as I fish a lot of brush. I’ve tried double but lose too many that get hung up in that brush.

Single rig for me most of the time

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Originally Posted by Kevin22

There's a trick with double jigs though, if you know you are in a school of fish and feel that fish hit. Set the hook then just let him sit there shaking his head for a couple seconds, quite often another will see him and come in and hit the other jig and you will have a double. The more times you can do this quickly in a school, the more fired up and in a feeding frenzy they will get.

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Yes..we do this in saltwater to try and get doubles.

I prefer using 1 jig now, less chance of snagging and hanging up. Doubling up is fun but happens only once in a blue moon.

I like double jigs so I can narrow down the preferred color quicker. :ThumbsUp

I double jigged for the first time this past weekend. I was jigging along some docks and it was amazing, I twice pulled out doubles something I've never done before. I also was able to find out what color and type of jig was getting the most attention. It may not end up be my prefered method, but I can see where there will be times that it's beneficial.

In my experience when longlining (can't speak for other methods), double jigs will outfish singles 99% of the time.

Single jig here. Tried doubles, fun when you get 2 on. As mentioned earlier I usually only catch on the bottom. Reason for only single now? When only one fish on the bottom- the top hook always gets tangled in my net.

I never use double jigs due to the cover I fish.
If I were to use two I couldn’t unhook the bottom jig when I get hung up


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If brush and/or shallow water (less than 10 ft) I only use one . Fishing standing timber in deep water with little to no brush I will use two . Trolling which I only do in deep water I always use two . :twocents

I like to double jig night fishing with lights under bridges around pilings. I have doubled up several times using doubles jigs. Both minnows, jigs tipped with a minnow, and a large minnow on top with a jig on bottom. I like mixing it up to see what is most productive.

If you don’t fish a double rig . You never catch a fish on the top hook!


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I prefer one jig over 2 myself , less complicated

Could be fixin to get slapped here but truth is...You will only catch Male fish with double jigs, Females cain't make up their minds.

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Originally Posted by gone fission

Could be fixin to get slapped here but truth is...You will only catch Male fish with double jigs, Females cain't make up their minds.

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I've mainly fished singles but my wife always wanted doubles. She liked catching two at a time. :)

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Originally Posted by CrappiePappy

I generally only use 1 jig ... whether casting, trolling, or Pushing. I have done it (Pushing) with two jigs ... but 95% of the time the fish would hit the bottom jig, so double jig rigs didn't last all that long (I went to single jigs).

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I agree and it also depends on what/where you fish....
Almost all my fishn is on structure so double his is no bueno..... unless you like staying snagged...