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

[shkbilly]

Thanks guys we'll see what kind of luck I have with them on Sunday. Tubes or no tubes? Try both?

[IrishAyes]

Start with no tubes. Change up from there if you get no action.

[shkbilly]

Ok, no action on the diamond jigs. Just to check I'm working it correctly, drop it in to the bottom and bounce it along the bottom as you drift correct? Seemed as if no one else was getting anything either. Maybe the stripers havent moved down here just yet.

[Skolmann]

From all reports I'm hearing it was a tough jig bite this weekend.

I was out yesterday & we found a nice concentration of working birds, had enormous amount of bait and fish lightening up the machine but they were moving fast and other than a sea robin caught nothing on jigs (didn't see any other boat hook up as well).

Your retreive was correct but sometimes varying your retrieve will draw a strike....slow bounce, to fast bounce or drop to bottom a burn the jig back or a couple of fast turns of the reel handle followed by some slow ones...keep changing until you find something that works.

[shkbilly]

So don't leave it boucing on the bottom, bounce it some then retrieve and drop again? Maybe thats what I was doing wrong. My dad had clam strips on a fishfinder and picked up a bunch of skates and some robins but I had nothing at all. Water was 62 and I didn't see many signs of life. Some on the fishfinder, but not a whole lot of birds if any.

[shkbilly]

Oh and my other question. I have some spoons and other lures, but I only know how to use them on the surface. Ie - cast out and give it some action on the retrieve. How can I use a spoon in a lower water column? Put weight on with it? That doesnt seem right.

[Pfishingruven]

If the spoon is heavy enough it will sink to the bottom.  If not, you will need a heavier spoon or lure.  That way you can work it on the retrieve and it will stay lower.  You can also go with swimming lures, like bombers or rapalas.  People are having decent luck with Bass Kandy Delights and Fin S also.  As for trolling lures, the others will have to chime in and explain!

 

[HK27]

for fluke i use a medium action rod and a spinning reel with 10 lb mono or braid.

i usually jig a 1/8-1/2 ounce jig head (depending on the current) with a gulp jerkshad.  The key is to keep it on the bottom.  This method works great for finicky fluke. 

[Jeffish]

Figured I'd add what I use, pictures, and stuff people recommended to me to use.


  ^  Ava's and their various tubes. They come in various sizes as well.
Tube Colors: Amber, Black, Fluorescent Green, Fluorescent Red, Fluorescent Yellow, Dark Green, Dark Red, White, Silver. Weights: A-005 1/2oz  |  A-007 1oz | A-17 2oz |  A-27 3oz | A-47 4oz | A-67 6 oz.


  ^ Deadly Dicks. They come in various colors and sizes too. Silver, Light Green, Light Blue, Rainbow, Yellow. Weights: LSL-34  1/2oz  |  LSL-1  7/8oz  |  LSL-2  1 1/2oz  |  LSL-3  2 1/2oz  |  LSL-4  3oz


   ^A-Salt Series

   ^Long-A Heavy Duty

A wise man once told me. "You can have one million pieces of tackle, but if you don't have what works, you won't catch anything."

[shkbilly]

Where are you guys getting the straight tubes like Jeff posted? I've seen guys with teasers above the diamond jigs that looked like that and was wondering where to get them. Maybe just make my own?

[Bucktail]

Try these.  They are called Amazing Worms by Zing.  Good for replacing worn out tube tails on the back of your diamond jigs as well.

[L.T.]

I've had good luck on the Deadly Dick Silver and green not so much on the other colors.  Also got rid of the treble hook.

[Tacklebox Joe]

new to site..great info, great learning experience. thanks