01-24-2014, 04:49 AM
I alternate between 3/8 and 1/2 oz jigs in these colder conditions. I am fishing from shoreline to down about 40 ft. One of my favorites is the Eakins jig in 3/8 oz. Blackjack jigs (locally made) in 3/8 and 1/2 oz. are good for me at Mead. I agree, a bulky trailer is important, but if I can't get bit on a large trailer or I feel them nipping on it, I'll downsize to a shorter smaller trailer. I haven't used pork so far in 2014.
I've got some hair jigs in1/4 oz but so far in December and January they are not producing like the heavier jigs.
Mostly what jig bite there is for me right now is single fish and I am wondering if I am picking up the one "roamer" fish who is up a little early on slightly less steep banks.
On 1/20 that bass moved off as if there were others around but when I came back to that spot in 30 minutes ...nothing. I'd like to get an understanding of this behavior.
I agree with your drop shot weight and seldom go over 1/4oz. Went to tungsten and find I loose less weights.
Thanks for reminding me about the senko rig.
Here's photo of the jig that did the deed on Monday. Don't know where I got it. Football head, slightly recessed eye; the light wire hook shank is longer than what I normally see. Monday, I tore the weed guard out and have to epoxy a new one in. Note hand tied skirt and copper wire wrap.
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I've got some hair jigs in1/4 oz but so far in December and January they are not producing like the heavier jigs.
Mostly what jig bite there is for me right now is single fish and I am wondering if I am picking up the one "roamer" fish who is up a little early on slightly less steep banks.
On 1/20 that bass moved off as if there were others around but when I came back to that spot in 30 minutes ...nothing. I'd like to get an understanding of this behavior.
I agree with your drop shot weight and seldom go over 1/4oz. Went to tungsten and find I loose less weights.
Thanks for reminding me about the senko rig.
Here's photo of the jig that did the deed on Monday. Don't know where I got it. Football head, slightly recessed eye; the light wire hook shank is longer than what I normally see. Monday, I tore the weed guard out and have to epoxy a new one in. Note hand tied skirt and copper wire wrap.
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