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Day 2
As you can see, I have greatly improved my blog. PLEASE E-MAIL ME WITH COOL IDEAS AND ALSO LINKS TO ARTICLES. THANKS MUCH!!
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Some Cool Stuff About jigs
Check this out. It is interesting.
In recent years, I have seen a lot of people using smaller jigs. When I first started out, a small jig was 1/4 oz, and the average size was 3/8 oz. I can
recall having tackle boxes with nothing else in them. Now, a person has every different size ranging from the tiniest 1/32-oz to 2-oz jigs. Over the years, the rods, reels and line we use have assisted in our being able to feel smaller lures. All jigs have their time and place, and can be used in a number of situations. We have all heard it before; the jig is the most versatile lure out on the water. This is true, when you take into consideration how many different ways you can fish with them. I love jigs for the pure enjoyment of feeling the fish bite. It is exciting to me when a fish hits a jig. Another amazing thing is how you can feel the bottom, and almost picture what you are feeling? I think this is pretty unique over every other method of fishing.
I experimented this past spring by using a little bigger jig than I would normally use. In years past, we were trying to go as light as possible, but this caused us to lose contact with the bottom a majority of the time. Like most rivers, the Missouri changes a lot. The depths can change quickly. I started to use 1/4oz and 5/8-oz jigs more frequently, and started catching more fish then in years past. While using larger jigs I started catching fish
in areas that seemed to be vacant of fish in previous years. I look back on it now, and we were missing out, trying to do the macho thing, and using the smallest jigs possible. The bite offs were noticeably greater with the smaller jigs too. Typically, in a river situation you are dealing with dirtier water. With the larger jigs thumping on the bottom, we were alerting
more fish to our baits. I tested this often, when I had other fishermen in the boat this summer. They would use the macho jigs (1/8oz or smaller), and I would put the 1/4oz, or larger. I am not going to sit here, and tell you small jigs are no good. They are equally as good as any other jig. Each jig has a time and a place. I have a new rule that I follow when jig fishing. I always start out heavier, and work my way down. It used to be the opposite for me until this past fishing season. Try using something a little bigger, and see what the results will bring you.
In recent years, I have seen a lot of people using smaller jigs. When I first started out, a small jig was 1/4 oz, and the average size was 3/8 oz. I can
recall having tackle boxes with nothing else in them. Now, a person has every different size ranging from the tiniest 1/32-oz to 2-oz jigs. Over the years, the rods, reels and line we use have assisted in our being able to feel smaller lures. All jigs have their time and place, and can be used in a number of situations. We have all heard it before; the jig is the most versatile lure out on the water. This is true, when you take into consideration how many different ways you can fish with them. I love jigs for the pure enjoyment of feeling the fish bite. It is exciting to me when a fish hits a jig. Another amazing thing is how you can feel the bottom, and almost picture what you are feeling? I think this is pretty unique over every other method of fishing.
I experimented this past spring by using a little bigger jig than I would normally use. In years past, we were trying to go as light as possible, but this caused us to lose contact with the bottom a majority of the time. Like most rivers, the Missouri changes a lot. The depths can change quickly. I started to use 1/4oz and 5/8-oz jigs more frequently, and started catching more fish then in years past. While using larger jigs I started catching fish
in areas that seemed to be vacant of fish in previous years. I look back on it now, and we were missing out, trying to do the macho thing, and using the smallest jigs possible. The bite offs were noticeably greater with the smaller jigs too. Typically, in a river situation you are dealing with dirtier water. With the larger jigs thumping on the bottom, we were alerting
more fish to our baits. I tested this often, when I had other fishermen in the boat this summer. They would use the macho jigs (1/8oz or smaller), and I would put the 1/4oz, or larger. I am not going to sit here, and tell you small jigs are no good. They are equally as good as any other jig. Each jig has a time and a place. I have a new rule that I follow when jig fishing. I always start out heavier, and work my way down. It used to be the opposite for me until this past fishing season. Try using something a little bigger, and see what the results will bring you.
Nice Bass site I found
If you are more the type of person who likes bass fishing, please visit this site. You can get great stories and tips there and talk to other fishermen on their forum. There is most likely going to be someone on their at all times, an if no one is there, just leave a message on an existing thread, or create a new one.
You can also take a look at their photo gallery. There are some nice fish in there (a saw a nice musky)
These are some great articles I Suggest Reading
Please go to this list of articles for some great reports, tips, and information that will get you ahead of the curve the next time you go out for the big walleye.
Day 1 Intro
This is going to be my blog about walleye and bass fishing. Please expect news, reports, or cool articles I find to be posted in a few days span. Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoy and learn a good deal by reading this blog.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Day 1
Today is is September 10th, 2008. This is my first day of blogging. What I am going to do is explain how this blog will work. I am going to share with you about my fishing experiences throughout the year. I will probably write every 1-3 days. I guess I should tell you about myself.
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