{"id":3242,"date":"2021-02-25T20:29:31","date_gmt":"2021-02-25T19:29:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rodmaps.com\/?p=3242"},"modified":"2024-10-25T12:01:31","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T10:01:31","slug":"jig-fishing-technique-jig-gear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rodmaps.com\/en\/jig-fishing-technique-jig-gear\/","title":{"rendered":"Jig fishing: Techniques \/ materials \/ jigs"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Let's take a look at the subtleties of jig fishing. Contrary to what most people think, jigging is not for the faint-hearted. Jig fishing requires excellent coordination of the upper limbs, a good knowledge of the environment and the ability to deduce the right choice of jig.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Jig<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Knowing how to choose your jigs<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Dogtooth
Dog tooth tuna caught on Evergreen Caprice 100gr holographic<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The weight of the jigs<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are several factors that go into making a good selection of jigs. The first factor is the weight of the jigs. When travelling, one of the biggest problems is the weight you can carry on the plane. So you need to be as compact and light as possible when making your choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your destination will enable you to select the jigs. If, for example, you decide to go to the east coast of Madagascar, you'll need to choose jigs weighing between 200 and 400 grams, as this is an area where the current is very strong. It is not uncommon to fish with 300 grams of jigs in just 50 metres of water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, if you go to the French Caribbean, jigs between 40 and 150 grams are largely sufficient for coastal fishing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here's a table to help you choose the best jigs for your fishing trip at a glance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Jig<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

–The stream<\/span><\/strong> An important factor for jig fishing gives you an indication of the weight of jigs to select. The more \"+\" the heavier the weight should be!
–The depth<\/strong> :<\/span> directs you towards the weight, the more there is substance and the more you will increase the weight of the jigs.
-The last part talks about the presence of pelagic fish<\/strong><\/span> who have the annoying tendency to cut our lines because of their incredible teeth. The more they are present, the more jigs you will need!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Proof
Proof of Thazards' interest in 320gr Evergreen Caprices.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Mr
Mr and Mrs Fish<\/a> will have been lucky with this mackerel stung on the edge of the mouth!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Jig fishing: choose the shape of your jigs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There will be an impact on jig fishing in the choice of the shape of the latter. Some species also have their preferences on this subject. From experience, I would say that amberjack<\/a> have a tendency to prefer \"knife\" jigs (long jigs) as they are much more flexible than other shapes.
Personally, I prefer 'teardrop' jigs. They're not symmetrical, but their centre of gravity is very low. This is an advantage when it comes to breaking through the water as quickly as possible and reaching the bottom.
There are also perfectly symmetrical diamond-shaped jigs, often used for slow jigging and very effective on all kinds of predators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Tanguy
Tanguy Marlin<\/a> in Madagascar presents us this fabulous Coral Trout<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Jig fishing techniques<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Speed jigging<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is probably the jigging technique most commonly used in exotic deep sea fishing. It's also the most physically demanding. The sensation of being hitched as you energetically reel in your jig at full throttle is simply incredible. Personally, I can't get enough of it, and the trevally<\/a> no more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ignobilis
Trevally Ignobilis on Evergreen Wolfram 130<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n


The aim of this technique is to let your jig drop to the bottom, then you close the pick-up, and there you have to find the synchronisation between your arm which \"shakes\" the lure, and your hand which retrieves your braid, so as to make your line \"snap\" at the surface. If you've got a hundred metres to work with, you'll work your way up for about twenty metres, roughly 20% of the ascent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Romain poses with this magnificent Vivanneau Vermeil<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Slow jigging<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Slow jigging is a much less tiring jig-fishing technique, but it also requires great precision during the various movements. I'm particularly fond of slow-jigging<\/em> overnight. During this period, marine predators will increase the sense of their lateral line.
For the animation, you'll need to wedge the butt of the rod under the armpit, which will act as a pivot and give the rod a steep angle to lift the jig off the bottom and let it flutter on the way down. Repeat the action as you come up, and be careful! Most of the time, you'll hit the jig on the way down!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Oilfish
Incredible catch of an Oilfish (ruvettus pretiosus<\/a>) at Evergreen caprice 180gr in 137 meters of depth<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Bottom jigging<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We use this jig fishing technique in calm waters with no strong currents. The aim is to let your jig drag along the bottom (it must be fitted with an octopus on its assist hook) while making small jumps. This animation will make the octopus work from top to bottom of the water column (a little on the principle of the animation of an inchiku). Predatory fish are very sensitive to this and the attack is always targeted at the hook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here's a video of a silky shark intercepting a jig during a bottom jigging animation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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