Light tackle jigging is an easy and enjoyable
technique that has gain popularity in recent years. Light tackle
jigging lets the angler fish with small metal or other type
jigs, fishing any part of the water column. Anglers locate fish
or productive structure, then cast or simply lower lures to the
desired depth.
Several rigs are popular among anglers. Perhaps
the most common saltwater rigs are metal jigs such as
Stingsilver, Hopkins, Crippled Herring and others. The
fluttering action of these can be a deadly attractant to fish.
Besides single metal jigs, some anglers use tandem rigs. This
can be a metal or other jig coupled with a smaller lure on a
dropper for instance.
Pier and bridge anglers sometimes jig with
slightly different rigs. These fishermen are able to
capitalize on currents that rush under the structure, allowing
the angler to remain in one place and work a lure up and down
the depths.
The lure motion is provided by the tidal flow
against the lure and line. Among favorite pier and bridge lures
are the "Gotcha plug". Another useful setup is the "spec
rig" which consists of 2 small jigs rigged in tandem.
Tackle is simple for this type of
fishing. Depending on the situation, anglers use 8-30 pound line
class spinning or baitcasting outfits. Some anglers use monofilament line
but braided line can be a big asset in reaching the bottom.
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