Jigs Rigs & Lures (Pictures and how we like to use them)

[Hotrod]

With all the talk of Jigs Rigs and Lures on the forum, I thought it would help a lot of readers if we could post up some Pictures of your favorite Tackle along with a brief description on

How you Present it.
How you attach it.
What you are Fishing for when using it.

[Reel Time]

 i had good success with clark spoons during the spring run. slow trolled with 6ft of mono leader, and also trolled with 6oz drail wieght for a little extra depth.


 also had good luck with hopkins hammered finish in silver or gold, and white drone lures. can't find pics, but they are similar to the clarks, just not diamond shaped, fished the same way.

[IrishAyes]

I had Clark Spoons running from the center of my umbrella rigs yesterday, about three feet of leader.  Caught most of our fish, including 34 inch striper.   

[Bucktail]

 
This is my latest passion.  Butterfly jigging was developed in Japan over 15 years ago.  Using the jig properly requires a moderate action rod, a high speed reel, such as the Torium 16, and braided line. 
The hooks (called assist hooks) are usually (but not always) attached to a solid ring on top of the jig. 
 
The actually jigging technique is an agressive rhythmic lift and wind which makes the jig "walk the dog" underwater.  It can be used on all types of fish, from bottom fish to pelagics.  My targeted species is Striped Bass.

I will have a Butterfly report up on the fishing reports page in a little while.

-Bob

[Skolmann]

Top to bottom;
AVA047s
AVA017s, 027s and 037s
AVA087s
5 and 7 ounce Krocodile spoons

[Skolmann]

Top to bottom;
Jacky, Gabbs and Yo-Zuri Jigs
Crippled Herring
Megabait & Barefoot Jigs
Miscellaneous jigging spoons etc.

[Skolmann]

Top to Bottom;

Spider Hitch (main line on right with double line formed by spider hitch on left)

Yucatan Knot attaching double line on right with leader on left.

Notice how small both knots are

[adesai73]

Awesome thread!  Glad my ignorance has finally served a useful purpose.

Thanks to everyone who has and will post in it.

[ped579]

Hi All,

I put together a few thoughts and pictures of what I use and carry in my surf bag when I hit the beach.  I hope you find it interesting and helpful

Click on the little paper clip below to view the article.

Happy Catching

Paul

[Luna Sea 5]

very good tread

[IrishAyes]

Nice Paul, very informative.   

[ped579]

Thanks Bob for the heads up the slight confusion in the leader that has been changed as well as the spell check.  Its funny I ran spell check in Word and it did not pick up the misspelling in bucktails the first time around good spot thanks again.

Happy Catching

Paul

[wink_man]

When I target weakfish(which I most often do) in northern Barnegat Bay, the Point Pleasant Canal, and the Manasquan River, this is all I carry with me:


Pink Fin-S Fish in 4 and 5 inch sizes, and jig heads in 1/2, 3/4, and 1 oz sizes. A hook sharpener and a few snap swivels completes things. I cut the barbs off the shank of the jig heads with a cutting pliers, as the Fin-S has a narrow body unlike the shad baits and the barbs tend to rip up the body. If I am working the rocks at the inlet I'll generally add to this, jigs in 1 3/8 and 1 5/8 oz sizes.

I use light tackle spinning, and prefer a 7 foot meduim action very stiff and fast graphite rod, and 12 pound test line. A very stiff and fast acion graphite rod is the key, and obviously, light line negates the use of heavier jigs to hold bottom.

Since a Fin-S inherently has no action, it has to be created by the angler in jigging it in. A pink Fin-S imitates a tapeworm, one of a weakies favored meals. I cast it, let it sink to the bottom, and then with the rod, pull it back towards me in 5 short pulls, with the rod tip straight in front of me and by the fifth pull the rod tip is to my left in the 8 o clock position. Reel in the slack and start again, all the way back to me, over and over and over, cast after cast. I try to make the Fin-S glide through the water, as a tapeworm would in the current, each pull should bring it about 6-8 inches off the bottom and move it about a foot foward as it settles back down.
Garry

[Hotrod]

You Guys Rock

[IrishAyes]

All excellent posts, keep them coming guys.   

[adesai73]

I've been hearing a lot of talk about fish-finder rigs.  I bought a package of them, but I'm not really sure how to use them.

The fishfinder goes on the main line about a snapswivel?  Weight on the fishfinder and hook/rig on the swivel?  Also, where do I use these...from the beach, bayshore, pier, boat, etc..?

Can one of you guys post a picture of one of these all tied up and ready to go?

[IrishAyes]

Adesai, you are correct.  The fishfinder goes onto the main line.
Put the line thru the hole in the fishfinder.  (Some people put a bead on either side of the fishfinder.  The one above the fishfinder will keep the fishfinder from going thru the rod tip.  The bead after the fishfinder will keep it from jamming in the snap swivel).

Tie on the snap or snap swivel after the fishfinder is on your line.  Attach your leader w/hook onto the snap or snap swivel.

You can use this rig in most any bait fishing situation, boat, surf, etc.

[adesai73]

^ Thank you.  Is there a technique to using this?  Or, do you just cast it out and let it do it's thing?

Also, thank you for sending me those bumper stickers!  I put one on my tackle box, so if you see a clueless guy bumbling about with a NJSWF sticker on his box, come say "Hi!"

[Hotrod]

^ Thank you.  Is there a technique to using this?  Or, do you just cast it out and let it do it's thing?

Also, thank you for sending me those bumper stickers!  I put one on my tackle box, so if you see a clueless guy bumbling about with a NJSWF sticker on his box, come say "Hi!"

[ped579]

Hi adesai73,

You are correct one way is to slip it on your main line with a bead on both sides like Joe mentioned.  What I also do is to tie a snap swivel to the main line and make up a number if fish finder rigs to have in case I loose them.  The way I tie them is as follows.

What you will need:

     2 Beads (I use red but any color is OK)
     2 Snap swivels 100#
     2 swivels 90#
     1 Fish Finder slider ( I use a Braid resistant one)

It sounds like a lot of work but if you loose a number of rigs you will find it easier to replace, especially at night.

Tie a snap Swivel to the main line.  Tie up a regular swivel and a snap swivel by using anywhere from 18 - 30 inches of 40# test mono or fluorocarbon leader ( I use Fluorocarbon almost invisible underwater)But make sure you slide on a bead before and after the slider.  In this case the slider does not get caught up in the knot on either end or break the line.  To this attach a rig you make up by using another swivel 18" leader and a circle hook of choice ( I use a Gakaketsu 6/0 or larger).

The knots I use are as follows.  On the swivels I use a Uni and on the hook I use a Palomar knot. I got use to tying the Palomar only because it is easier to tie in the dark.

I mention a circle hook because you will probably place your rod into a sand spike and relax (hopefully not to long).  When the fish takes the bait and runs with it the hook will slide our of its gut with out damage and embed itself into the lower jaw of the fish.  I have used them successfully for a long time now and they really help with the mortality rate if you are catch and release like I do.

Sorry guys I keep thinking of things to add.  Make sure you set your drag just tight enough as not to slip.  This way when you get that big cow on she won't take your entire rig for a swim.  If you are using a circle hook there is no need to set the hook hard and cross its eyes so to speak.  Let the hook do its job.  then all that is needed is a nice steady retrieve and allow the wave action help you bring her on shore.

I hope this helps.

Happy Catching

Paul