Jig Reteieval Technique for Smallmouth

[Bird-Dog]

I would like to better understand how successful fisherman retrieve a 1/8 ounce round head jig with a curlytail when fishing shorelines for smallmouth. HOP-POP-SLOW DRAG-CONSTANT BOTTOM CONTACT-NO BOTTOM CONTACT-SWIM
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[mdmaurer]

Me too!

[pleasantmisery]

I think it all depends on what's catching fish.
Sometimes it doesn't matter other times it has to be precise.
I start with a slow retrive just off the bottom with a few little bumps to make it look like a minnow escaping a predator.

If that doesn't work, then I'll reel and pause, reel and pause. Often they will hit it at at the pause.

Like I said, whatever is catching fish. Try all different retrieves to produce results.
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[Kent]

TD, I think I get it. Is it sort of like if one wants to catch a rabbit one pretends to be a carrot?
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[crossineye]

USE THEM ALL. JUST WHEN YOU GET A HIT OR PICK UP A FISH DUPLICATE WHAT YOU JUST DID. THAT IS KEY TO JIG FISHING FOR ALL FISH..
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[caughtmydink]

I'm Impressed. Not only is it a good answer but it would have taken me like 6 days to type all of that...
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[caughtmydink]

Cruzin type class for chicks is KING !!!
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[tomegun]

[green][size 2]Dude, its like batting practice or shooting free throws or Denistry- PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE...everyday is a different day. Plus, all that Tubedude stuff. Practicin' means lots a time on the water.
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[PREDATOR]

The answer is sideways, with no retrieve.

If you dont think that is an actual answer, or that it isnt a legitimate one, think again.

Thats about as true a statement as this old boys ever posted here.

You gotta draw the crowd and shiver in your boots if you wanna get bit.
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