Regardless of the conditions under which the spinningist-jigovik catches and what trophies it counts for, jig head is a key element of gear, the competent choice of which affects the success of fishing more than the choice of bait.

The jig head is hook sinkerwhich is used in jig spinning fishing. On the hook of the jig head sit down (most often used silicone and foam fish).

Also, a jig-head is called an eared sinker (Cheburashka), connected through two winding rings with a crochet hook (twins or offset hooks are usually used).

Details on how to properly equip jig bait can be found in our.

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Types of jig heads

Weight

Standard mass jig heads - from 1 to 50 g. By weight there are five classes of jig heads:

• jig heads for nano-burning - weighing up to 3 g;
• microburn heads - 3-7 g;
• lightweight jig heads - 7-21 g;
• medium - 21-42 g;
• heavy jig heads - weighing more than 42 g;

The weight is usually indicated on the load itself. But having some experience jig heads can be easily distinguished by eye  in the event that the designation of weight is not applied to them or was erased.

Material

According to the material of the jig head are:

• lead;
• tungsten.

Lead jig heads are the most popular. This material has enough weight, while it affordable  (which makes heads made of it very inexpensive) and is easy to process (which makes it easy to make lead jig heads at home).

The main advantage of tungsten - a large proportion  (this metal is almost twice as heavy as lead).

And although for the production of jig heads, not pure tungsten is used, but its alloys, which weigh less, such heads are still much more compact than lead weights of similar weight.

This allows you to make the most distant casts, in addition, the compact jig-head sinks faster, which is important when fishing at great depths and with a strong current.

Tungsten weights are irreplaceable in the event that when you need to use a small bait on a heavy jig head: if you use lead in such a situation, it will be too large and may simply scare off the fish.

The form

The bait game and the comfort of fishing in certain conditions directly depend on the shape of the jig load. On sale you can find jig heads of such forms as:

• boot;
• spoon;
• banana;
• rugby;
• ski;
• fish head.

Ball jig heads are most popular  among spinningists. This is the most universal form, heads of this type can be successfully used on any water bodies and in almost any conditions.

At greater depths and with strong currents, jig heads of streamlined shapes that experience less water resistance when diving are most applicable.

Also need to mention jig head. The load of such a head is welded from three planes, each of which is usually made in the shape of a "half-heart". This jig-head has a number of undeniable advantages compared with other types of cargo. It instantly comes off the bottom at the first turn of the coil handle and floats, avoiding encounters with obstacles, which is very convenient when fishing on the littered bottom.

On the cast, the planning jig head plans in the air, thanks to which throw distance is significantly increased.

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Non-chained

In jig fishing, it is often necessary to scrub a thick skirt on a bait, grass thickets and other strong places - it is here that the predatory fish almost always stands. In this case, it is necessary to use jig-heads.

Non-catching jig heads come in two types:

• jig heads with wire tendrils;
• jig heads on the base of offset hooks.

In addition, when fishing with eared weights on the foam, assemblies based on double hooks with hooks attached to the body of the foam fish are used.

It should also be noted that when fishing with some types of jig heads (such as boots, horseshoe, spoon, rugby) hooks happen less often, because the hook on the stepped wiring when falling bait is located vertically.

Floating jig head

Separately, it is worth mentioning the floating jig head, which is used for fishing on silicone bait in the surface layer of water. Thus you can very successfully catch "over the grass" pike, as well as hunt perch and asp during their battle.

By the way, if you are interested in catching such fish as: catfish, chub, chub, crucian carp and bream using the jig method, then read the details in ours.

Ready-made floating jig heads, which can be found on sale, are made of various light materials, home-made are usually made of cork and loaded with lead.

Types of jig head hooks

Single

Single hook hook heads - the most common type of jig heads  (on the second place in popularity - cling heads with offset cameras). Ordinary singles are used in microjig along with an eared sinker, with a sinker-shotgun located on a fishing line, when fishing with pedestrian equipment and fishing without loading.

When using a single hook instead of a double hook, the number of hooks for grass and snags is significantly reduced, and hooks over the line during casting are less common.

The jars used in jig heads may have one, two or three notches on the shank, due to which the bait keeps on the hook better and does not slip.

Double

Doubles - the main type of hooks used in jigging with eared weights.

Doubles hooks for fishing on silicone baits or foam fish can be left open, and the use of non-hook baits, which are made of foam and doubles with hooks pressed to the body of a foam rubber fish, is also widespread.

In jig fishing usually used doubles with long shank, with which the installation of jig baits as convenient as possible.

Offset

Offset sets are special-shaped hooks that have a bend on the shank, which designed to create bait-nezatlyaek.

Offset hooks are optimally suited for fishing both in thick weeds, and among grass thickets and in other strong places.

On sale you can find jig heads with offset hooks, in addition, offset sets are used in combination with eared weights.

Dimensions

Jig hook size matched to the size of the bait. In addition, it is necessary to take into account the conditions of catching (if hooks often occur) and the activity of the fish. Larger hooks provide a high percentage of bite sales, but also provide a large number of hooks for grass, snags and other obstacles. The use of smaller hooks reduces the number of hooks and leads to an increase in the number of gatherings.

The following numbering of hooks for jig fishing is common: No. 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 1/0, 2/0, 3/0, 4/0, 5/0. In this series, hook number 10 is the smallest, and 5/0 is the largest. It should be noted that different companies differently designate the size of the produced hooks, for example, the numbering Eagle Claw is different from the Cannelle numbering andVMC.

Gamakatsu hook numbering

Gamakatsu is widely known for producing high quality hooks and jig heads for fishing in both freshwater and seawater, intended for amateur anglers and athletes.

The company uses standard numbering of hooks - from №10 to №5 / 0. In the company's catalog there are larger hooks, but the most popular goods are jig heads with hooks from №2 / 0 to №5 / 0.

• Jig-head 2/0 - hook length 35 mm, suitable for catching on medium and small lures.
• 3/0 - hook length 38 mm, suitable for mounting medium sized silicone baits.
• 4/0 - hook length 43 mm. Also well suited for medium-sized baits.
• 5/0 - hook length 48 mm. The head is suitable for fishing on large worms and large vibrotails.

How to choose the right jig head

In order to choose a jig head, you must take into account:

• fishing conditions (depth, power of the current);
• sizes of baits used;
• activity of the fish that the spinningist is set to catch.

Based on the conditions of fishing

To collect tackle for fishing in deep and strong currents need to use heavy bait. Light bait when sinking at great depths will sink slowly, and will have to wait too long before it reaches the bottom.

When catching a bait too lightly for a current, it will not be possible to carry out the correct stepwise wiring - the bait, again, will sink too slowly (while the standard step should be 2 to 4 seconds) or will not reach the bottom at all.

In addition to simply increasing the mass of the load, you can take more streamlined head  (for example, a cargo bullet instead of a ball) or a more compact cargo (tungsten instead of lead).

By the size of baits used

The larger the size of the bait used, the the jig head must be heavier. Everything is simple here: a large sailing bait is experiencing greater water resistance, so it will sink longer to the bottom. In addition, an increase in the mass of the load when fishing for such a bait is often necessary in order to achieve a sufficient casting distance.

Depending on the activity of the fish

The more active the fish to be caught is, the more rapid and sharp the wiring can be applied, therefore, in this case a heavier or more aerodynamic and compact jig head can be used. When fishing for passive fish, it is usually justified to use lightweight jig heads, which allow smooth wiring.

We select the weight

The weight of the jig head must be chosen in such a way as to achieve the speed necessary for the bait to fall to the bottom. As a rule, with classic stepped wiring, the jig head should fall from 2 to 4 seconds.

For fishing on ponds

For fishing on small standing bodies of water, the following weights of cargo heads will be needed:

On large lakes and reservoirs

When fishing on larger bodies of water, slightly heavier jig heads are needed.
  The following table corresponds to the depth of the reservoir and the weight of the heads:

On the rivers

For fishing on the course, heavier jig heads will be needed than those used on standing bodies of water, because the flow of water pushes the bait upwards, and to the spinningist, so as not to lose contact with the bottom, need to lure the bait.

The choice of a particular weight depends on the strength of the current and the activity of the fish, in most cases it is advisable to choose such jig heads so that the fall time of the bait on the step is all the same 2, 3 or 4 seconds. For most of the medium and small plain rivers, when fishing at depths of 2 to 5 meters, cargo heads with a mass of 8-16 g are suitable. The stronger the flow, the more heavy and compact sinkers will need.

Competent selection of jig head  under the conditions of fishing - the key to successful fishing.

And do not forget that the key to success in the fishing business - theory supported by practice. After all, a truly clear understanding of what kind of jig-head in which conditions should be used comes with experience.

Some subtleties of the selection of hooks and jig heads in the video for novice fishermen.

I welcome you, dear fishermen on the site! Today, I will try to tell in detail about the jig (jig fishing), about its appearance, I will give the "golden" rules of jig, I will give advice. Hardly anyone from spinningists have not heard of this method of wiring, as a jig. It is understandable, in all fishing magazines they write about it, quite a lot of videos and programs were shot, where we are taught this way of fishing. But what is interesting is that almost nowhere is there any information about how and from where this method appeared, who invented it, how it won our hearts. And the most interesting thing that served as a kind of impetus, prompting to master this method.

What is jig, history

The jig wiring method, according to many anglers, came to us from abroad, about 20-25 years ago. At the same time, some attempts were made by the fishermen to catch this method before the official acquaintance with this tackle. So, I clearly remember how one grandfather back in 1983, having made a swing swing, waited a few seconds, and then carried out a uniform reeling, while lowering the tip of the spinning to the water, then lifting it 1-1.5 meters above the water surface . If you analyze his actions, you can see a real jig in such a tangle, but with a not quite standard bait.

History is history, but the fact that in our country, to some extent, the method and idea of ​​jig were known - this is beyond doubt. In the present understanding, jig wiring is divided into many directions, so that an ordinary fisherman from the provinces sometimes does not know about the great variety of ways of bait wiring. Others, on the contrary, without knowing the special names, intuitively and in practice, picked up "their" principle of playing the lure and use it successfully.

The concept of catching jig

Jig - fishing implies that the fisherman is familiar with such concepts as jig sinkers, which can be of different shapes and designs, that he has a clear idea about the spinning test, that the fisherman made the right choice regarding the reel (inertial and inertial reels), knows the information about the advantages of braids and the special qualities of fishing line, etc. Modern jig-fishing is a separate direction, art, having mastered it, you can count on a decent catch.

Spinning and Jig Coil

Now I’ll tell you how to choose the right spinning jig. What are the main points to pay attention to when choosing a gear. What are the requirements for the coil, which will be installed on the rod.

When choosing a spinning for jig, it is important to understand that the plug models are much better than telescopic ones. Plug spinners cost more than telescopic ones, but their main advantage is sensitivity. It is important to know that there is no universal rod. The choice should be guided by many rules, such as where it is planned to catch, what bait will be used, etc. Now let's figure out how to choose the right spinning jig (about what jig is here).

Test and Spinning Length

Immediately you need to decide on the test and length. Experienced jig fishermen recommend options with a length of 2.5 to 2.7 meters, if fishing will be from a boat and 3 meters from the shore.

It is important to choose a test responsibly, but you should not dwell only on this characteristic. It is important to know that on inexpensive spinnings it may be slightly different and even not correspond to reality. High-quality European-made models may have an overestimated limit, and American manufacturers, as a rule, underestimate the upper limit. It is possible to use baits of greater weight than the manufacturer recommends, but only in this case it is necessary to make some changes in the casting technique, for example, the casting should be done with less effort.

However, when choosing, you should know the following guidelines. So, with a spinning length of 2.4 meters, the test should be no more than 15 grams, with a length of 2.7 meters no more than 25 grams.

Lever

Spinning should be comfortable and this is important because the rod is always in the hands. The most convenient models are those that have a handle made of cork material. It is important to note that if the handle is made of cork, it will automatically say that the spinning itself is of high quality. Convenience spinning depends on the length of the handle. The correct length is considered the one that is equal to the length of the elbow of the person who will catch the spinning. However, the choice of the length of the handle must come from how the fishing will be carried out. If you catch from a boat in a sitting position, it is recommended to give preference to models with a short handle, if standing, it is better to buy a spinning handle with a length.

Story

Spinning is suitable for jigging with almost any system. Fishing rod with a complex system is more suitable for fishing at great depths, when in addition to perch and perch bait can attack catfish or pike. The most important thing when choosing a rod with respect to the system is to pay attention to the tip, which should be thin and durable. During fishing, it is necessary to exercise constant control over the bait, and this can be done only with the use of coal spinning with a fast formation. The main advantage of this option is the light weight, thereby increasing convenience and quicker mastering of casting techniques. With this spinning, the bait can be controlled throughout the wiring. Through the cord, any contact with the bait is transferred to your hands, which allows you to promptly determine and respond to the bite.

Coil

Once you decide on the choice of spinning for the jig, it is important to choose the right coil, which will be installed on it. The coil should be light, compact and roomy spool. It is important that the chosen reel also has a high-quality sawmill roller and an easy free discharge of the fishing line. Dushka should easily and quickly open and close; the quality of the cast and the convenience of casting and diving out the fish will depend on this.

Fishing line

The use of braided fishing line has several advantages. For fishing in clean areas of water bodies, a braid with a diameter of 0.15 mm is suitable, the breaking strength of which is 5 kg. If the fishing takes place in congested places, where there may be a lot of hooks, the thickness of the fishing line increases to 0.23 mm, and the breaking load must be 7-12 kg.

Jig Lures

A very interesting topic is the selection of special jig lures. Many fishermen today are firmly convinced that jig lures are only soft material lures. In fact, everything is not so simple. For example, as a jig bait, silicone baits, foam rubber, spinners and shakers can be used with success, so what can I say, you can jig with an absolute majority of baits. The main thing is to have an understanding of what you are doing and the ability to see and assume what the final result should be. Even changing the weight of a jig head to a larger or smaller one can give such a result that the fisherman did not hope for.

If you prefer to fish with spinning, you need to master the method of fishing for jig baits. After all, thanks to its features and technique of the game, you can catch not only the entire reservoir, but also thoughtfully tap the bottom, climb into the most filled up areas, where, as a rule, there is a predator. There are a lot of jig baits, eyes are running up in the store from their variety. In addition, there are a great many special hooks and weights of various shapes, which significantly increase the chances of the fisherman to catch the desired trophy.

Jig wiring

In the general sense, if you “smooth out all the corners” and give a voluminous characteristic of the jig fishing method, you can assume that this is the way in which layers of water are harvested, most often by the “step” method, i.e., the lure acquires additional motor functions that sets the fisherman. This attracts fish, since the naturalness of the game and its similarity to a living wounded fish depend on the quality of the jig wiring and the selection of the bait game. Now, I think, many fishermen can remember their experience when they, with ordinary lures and tackles, carried out similar wiring. This is a jig, one of its variations. So, you know, not everything that “cuts the ears” to the modern fisherman is new for the domestic fisherman, we just called it a little differently in due time.

Rules for fishing on a jig, or jig fishing

Well, we have come to the "golden" rules that are desirable to follow if you decide to catch a jig. All these rules are probably not obligatory, but I know them, and adhere to them, and whether you follow them, your decision, but you need to know.

A bit of history

For several years now I have successfully caught a predator (pike, perch, perch) on a jig. It would seem that so much has been said about this tackle that to tell something new is almost unreal. But, as practice shows, beginners and experienced anglers who want to learn jig fishing often make the same mistakes, which result in the complete absence of biting and spoiled mood. In jigging, as in everything in life, there are rules and secrets, knowing that you can save a lot of time and rather productively spend time on the pond.

I will try to briefly outline the basic rules for fishing with a jig, which help me in most cases to stay with the catch. I will not describe each item in too much detail in order to give free rein to your imagination and put it into practice. It seems to me that this approach is the most optimal, since some understatement leads to action. So, let's begin …

Jigging rules:

1. Properly chosen spinning is the key to success. You can talk about spinning tests, about its structure, etc. The main requirement is: if you catch light bait, the tip of the spinning should bend moderately under their weight, play back. This is necessary in order to be able to determine the bottom, poklevku and other parameters on the tip of the spinning. If the spinning, designed for bait up to 90 grams, for example, put a jig head in 10 grams, it will be impossible to catch quality. Therefore, spinning should be a match for the bait used. In extreme cases, you can use the spinning nod, which to some extent is able to respond to the movement of the bait on the bottom and display everything that happens with the bait. Spinning should be no longer than 2.7 meters. Many people catch even longer spinnings, but I personally did not like it, since the casting distance increased slightly, but the observation of the bait was somehow more complicated.

1. The choice of bait. Silicone baits (vibrating tails, twisters, frogs, worms, etc.) and foam rubber are more suitable for jig fishing. But sometimes, excellent results are obtained by fishing for ordinary bait (spinners, for example), which I lead by the jig method.
2. You can catch a jig from the depth to shallow water and vice versa. For some reason, many fishermen, adhere to one of the options.
3. You should always give the bait first to sink to the bottom, and only then implement one or another method of the game.
4. Braided fishing line is preferable to fishing line, since at great depths and during flow it is a braided line (due to the fact that it does not stretch) that allows you to almost directly feel the bait and determine the bottom relief. The line, due to its elasticity, significantly complicates these processes and prevents adequate cutting.
5. It is advisable to have available jig lures of different sizes.
6. Jig weights should be available in different weight distribution and different shapes.
7. If one method of playing bait does not work, you need to try another. And only having applied several variants of wiring and games, change the place.
8. Change bait often. I watched some fishermen catch almost all fishing on one bait. If there are no bites for the bait within 30-60 minutes, try changing it. Change bait often - it works.
9. Control the bait. An important rule. Even in the case when you need to create a light sagging line, the bait should be under control. This is achieved by a moderate tension of the fishing line and a sense of permissible sagging, when you know that by slightly lifting the rod, the tension will be restored.
10. Bottom - the main place of fishing jig.
11. If you hit difficult places, catch them using jig nezatzlyayki. Sometimes, it is better to lose 2-3 baits, but at the same time pull out the trophy.
12. The success of jig fishing directly depends on the distance traveled on the pond. Caught the plot, go on. Jig fishing is active fishing.
13. After each fishing, inspect the rings on the spinning and forest laying. Pletenka has such an unpleasant property as cutting rings. It is unpleasant when the ring spinning is wiped at the most crucial moment and at the same time tears the braid.

Only 14 simple "golden" rules for successful fishing on a jig. But in order to experience it all, I had to spend more than 2 years. And the spinning rods broke, the rings tore off the braided line, the bites were missed, and so on. Do not repeat the mistakes of others, fish with pleasure. We turn to the improvements.

Let's look at a simple jig revision, which sometimes helps in the absence of a bite. Do not think that this is the only thing that can be done with a jig, there are a lot of options for its improvements, and I will definitely tell about them, but in other articles.

There are situations when no bait gives the desired result. Neither wobblers, nor jig baits and oscillators with turntables, nor the result, almost zero. Although, by all indications, the fish seems to be there and should be biting. I got into such situations often enough. Yes, and you probably had cases when, when posting the bait, you watched as it was literally before the boat krupnyak leads, and then just goes into the depths, and not tempted by the beautiful game of snag. What to do in such cases?

It often helps to change the game wiring or a combination of different types of wiring, you can experiment with the change of baits, given the size of the latter, color, game features, etc. Sometimes, it really helps. But there is still an interesting technique, the essence of which is that an illusion is created that smaller objects follow a large object, the whole bundle is in motion, which attracts predatory fish, provoking it to attack. Look at the diagram.

I note that such tackle can be collected using any spinning bait, but a special effect is noticeable on the jig. The tackle looks like this: I put on a silicone skirt right on the front side of the sinker (sinker, twister or vibro-tail), which visually increases the bait, which starts playing with the skirt even with a slight spinning movement. Then I tie two hooks to the line, form a loop at the end of the line and put this leash with hooks in front of the sinker. The length of the leash can be different, but to tackle is not confused (and this happens), preferably at least 40 centimeters long. On the hooks, you can wear wool, smaller silicone baits, a worm and something else that attracts fish. The tackle really works. She rescued me more than once and was recommended in the complete absence of cool.

As you can see, everything is very simple, but at the same time effective, and there are many such improvements. So, try, refine and study the jig. We will definitely supplement our article about jig fishing, come to us more often. All you good and successful jig fishing!

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What is jig spinning? How to fish on a jig?

Which spinning is best for jig fishing? What are jig lures?

How to do jig wiring? What mistakes does spinningist make?

We will try in our article to answer these popular questions.

Why do you need to catch a jig lure?

First you need to say about the very principle  fishing on .It is based on the so-called "step", i.e. uneven, hopping wiring bait. Depending on the weight of the jig head, the “step” can be of two types: bottom  and in thicker than water.

Conventionally, these two methods of fishing can be divided into:

Heavy jig (heavy jig);

Lightweight jig;

There is still catching on super-lightweight jig lures, but we will look at this method separately in an article devoted to ultra light (ultra -light) spinning.

The most common is bottom jigging on the bait. This is due to the fact that this way it is possible to get to the places of parking and hunting of predatory fish, where other methods of fishing for spinning are powerless. Basically, it is a question of deep-water sections of rivers and lakes with uneven bottom relief.

For example, in the Moscow region is the Lower Moscow River. In St. Petersburg - the Neva and the mouths of rivers flowing into the Gulf of Finland and Lake Ladoga. Also relevant is this method of fishing in the lakes of Ladoga and Onega lakes, and on small, but deep lakes of glacial origin. And, of course, the Lower Volga and Akhtuba.





It should be noted that jig-spinning is a very catchy method of fishing, and practically in any water body, even on forest shallow-water creeks and waterlogged, overgrown with grass and reed ponds can bring very good results and please the angler.

The main thing is to choose the right gear and bait for each specific place and master the subtleties of jig-wiring. We will try to tell about it in our article.




What is a heavy jig?

For fishing bottom  “Step” is used heavy loads (from 10 to 40 grams and above). This type of fishing got the name “Heavy Jig” in Russia. The name is unofficial, but it conveys the essence quite accurately: a heavy jig lure is thrown at 80-100 meters with powerful spinning and serious depths “break through” with bottom wiring. Loads for this type of fishing are usually molded in standard spherical shape. This is due to their optimal aerodynamic qualities. Heavy bait designed for deep fishing. The basic idea of ​​the bottom "steps" is quite simple. If the gear is selected correctly, the result will be as follows:

Lure when casting should reach the bottom in a particular chosen angler location;

After touching the bottom with a bait, the tip of the spinning should “play”, i.e. flinch and straighten, which means that the load lay on the bottom;

After 3-5 quick turns of the coil handle, the bait should break off from the bottom and float above it (this can be determined by the bent tip of the spinning);

When falling to the bottom, spinning should signal again about this;





This cycle must be repeated from time to time, making a pause of 3-5 seconds between the windings (on average).

With experience, the angler learns and adds new movements, pauses, stops, wiggling, etc. This comes with practice, but you need to start from the basics. The most important thing is to choose the right weight of the jig-head and correctly “sailing” during the flight and during the lure. The important role is played by the thickness of the fishing line (cord, "braided").

How does our bait behave at this time and what does the fish see?

When falling, the load hits the bottom and raises a cloud of turbidity. And the sound, and the suspension of silt attract the predator. From the side, our bait should look like a small fish, either looking for food at the bottom, or trying to hide. At the time of the winding, the bait comes off from the bottom and sailed some distance over it, stops again and falls. As with spinning fishing on spinners  and wobblers, uneven movement of the bait and pauses provoke the predator to grab. He sees the "sick" fish and attacks.





So the main task of the angler is to fool a predator, teaching a jig lure like “easy prey”.




What happens at the bottom and what does the angler see during posting?

For clarity, consider the scheme (scheme number 1), which depicts a section of the river in cross section. Casting occurs from the right (relative to us) bank perpendicular to the flow of the river. Posting jig bait in the picture is carried out from left to right.





The diagram shows examples of the most characteristic and interesting river bottom reliefs. It is divided into sections and marked with letters. Consider how the bait behaves on each of them.

AB.  Shallow coastal area with a slight increase in depth. It is characterized by a fast current. The bottom is sandy, without silt. Often covered with shell stones, single stones and bushes of underwater vegetation. The predator does not constantly hold on this plot, but periodically it comes out to hunt numerous fry. Any predatory fish can become a prey for a spinningist in this area: pike perch, pike, perch, asp, chub, etc. But it’s not worthwhile to expect that they will bite at this place all the time - the predator goes to this area at its peak (so called "output").

In any case, you should start catching it from this area (if the distance allows you to make a cast). At 60-100 meters, you can throw a jig head weighing 18-24 grams.

What happens when the bait reaches the bottom of the plot AB?

As always, the tip of the spinning signals a fall: it shudders and straightens. Then it starts to bend again - this current pulls the “cord” -leamku going to the bait. The angle at which the “cord” goes into the water is sharp and in order to tear the bait from the bottom you need to make a sharp jerk of the spinning rods upwards and turn a few turns of the coil with maximum speed. As a rule, in these areas the speed of the flow is very high and during the hang, the bait is transferred a few meters away. Having fallen to the bottom, it can continue moving for some time by inertia and under the influence of water, clinging and slamming on underwater obstacles (shell rock, stones, dredging in sand, etc.). The tip of the spinning conveys this to us, like winches and blows. How to distinguish at this moment the real bite from collisions with obstacles? It is hard to say ... In time, you begin to distinguish and identify all the signals, but first it is better, just in case, to make a short hookup at each such strike.

The next section is a drop from shallow water. Bv.

The site is very attractive for the angler - this is the place of hunting. Very often, predators that went hunting were “grazing” at the very top of the stall. In this case, often on the very first free fall of a jig lure, a bite follows. This place is very promising and should be given special attention. With the passage of this zone, the blows to the stones and the shell rock usually stop, and the intervals between touching the bottom increase - this indicates that the bait falls from the slope of the underwater “slide”. and planning down. Such places - the best to perform "steps". Poklevka on this site should be expected at any time, as the predator can move along the slope, both in the horizontal and in the vertical plane.

From the unpleasant moments of this site - this is the bottom garbage. Quite often it is precisely on such steep dumps that heaps of logs, branches and other debris are formed. On the one hand, this creates additional shelter for the predator and increases the chances of its capture, but on the other hand, numerous hooks are capable of draining our fishing arsenal.

Bottom section VG- This is the resting place of the predator. Properly filed bait can provoke him to the grip. This place also should not be overlooked, especially in the absence of "exit" of fish.

On the plot plot VG depicted small. In fact, it can be quite extensive. The angle at which the line goes into the water is large enough, and a large mass of water helps the bait to break away from the bottom, so the “step” in this area turns out to be of good quality. An exception is the moment when the jig lure approaches the beginning of the climb ( point r). Here our fishing line falls to the top of the hill ( point D) and the “step” becomes impossible. Lure just dragging down the slope GD.

Plot GD  - also a predator's hunting ground, but for us it is hopeless. There have been cases when a particularly hungry perch was literally hung on a bait crawling up the stump, but this is the exception rather than the rule. Therefore, when the bait comes to rise GD, it is better to reel the cord until it reaches the top of the hill. When the bait crawls up the slope, the tip of the rod bends and the angler feels heavy, as if rubbish is hanging on the bait. But with the achievement of the top of the underwater spit, this heaviness disappears and the bait continues to "play."

Plot DE  - top of the underwater spit. The place is very interesting for the angler. It is located near the places of permanent predator and at a decent distance from the shore. The predator bite can be expected both at the very top of the hill and on the stalls from it.

Plot HEDGEHOG  - deep stall. According to its characteristics and technology of wiring, it is similar to the site Bv  (see above).

Plot WF  - riverbed. This is a place of parking and resting predator. A white fish is also defended: bream, large roach, white bream. Activation of the predator in this area depends on the season and time of day. As a rule, fish gathers at depth in the cold season. But besides this, there are many factors: atmospheric pressure, oxygen enrichment of water, transparency, temperature, etc., which can affect the predator's nibble in channel pits. Consequently, it is necessary not to deprive the attention of deep places on every fishing and to be guided by the situation, in practice determining which part of the reservoir a predator is hunting today.

From the Editor:In practice, I had annoying mistakes. Having chosen a familiar pit on the river, which has repeatedly pleased the standard, and even trophy, prey, I “sweep” it with a jig for several hours. I changed the bait, the speed of the wiring, the weight of the jig heads, but could not achieve the slightest bite ... Unable to bear it, I shifted a few tens of meters downstream and changed the fishing area. In our scheme, it is marked A B Ci.e. shallow area with a transition to a depth. From the very first casts, when the lure fell from the “edge” down, a flock of active pike perch was discovered. A few minutes were followed by about 10 confident bites, some of which could be realized. Asking the question: “What was it - the predator’s way out ?, I moved to the old place, but again I didn’t see a single bite ... After a few days, these areas were reversed, and the pit was pleased with the results, and the shallow water fell мол silent’ ...





Continued:




Plot H - and  - rise from the depths to shallow water. Another predator hunting zone, as well as a place of concentration of all kinds of garbage. This site often becomes the cause of the annoying gathering of a large predator. Caught on the previous sites, he seeks to find shelter and "rests his forehead" on this climb. If he manages to go behind a stone or a snag, there are practically no chances to extract prey from a fisher.

Bites on this site are quite frequent, but often there is a technical problem. If the rise from the depths is too harsh, then it is not possible to carry out a full-fledged “step” - the “cord” of the jog falls on the “curb” ( AND), and the bait is dragged along the slope. If the slope is rather flat, then the wiring may turn out, especially since the angle at which the “cord” of the junction goes into the water in this area becomes obtuse. This helps to detach the bait from the bottom when reeling.

And the last plot K - L  - coastal shoal by the angler. According to its characteristics it is similar to the site. A –B  (see above). The only difference is that on approaching the shore, the fishing line goes into the water almost at a right angle and practically does not sail along the current. The weight of the jig head, which worked well at depth, is shallow in shallow water. Therefore, the time of free fall is very short. Poklevka in this case is not excluded, but if you want to fish this area more carefully, it is better to replace the bait with a lighter one.

The diagram shows not all variants of the bottom relief. There are more difficult areas, with pits, smooth dumps in depth, sandy spits coming to the surface, whirlpools with reverse current and others. We wanted to talk about the basics of jig fishing. With time and practice, the angler begins to understand what the bottom relief in this section of the river is (“read the bottom”). According to the knock with which the cargo touches the ground, determines its composition (stone, sand, silt). But to learn this in theory is impossible. Therefore, the best jig spinning school is located on the river bank. Go fishing more often and the most intimate fishing secrets will open before you!




When does it bite?

In the meantime, back to the theory, to know where to start ...

With the wiring technique and fishing places we figured out, now you should pay attention to the details. For example, when to expect a bite and how it looks.

And a bite can occur at any phase of the wiring: on the winding, on free fall and on the bottom. But on the winding  she happens rarely  - apparently the lure is moving too fast to attack. But at the moment of free fall, when the artificial fish is planning on the course, swaying from side to side, the predator decides to attack the weak and careless prey.

At this point, the bite is transmitted to the spinning, as a blow. It can be strong, but it can also be barely perceptible, which can only be traced visually by the tip of the spinning. Moreover, a weak bite does not mean that pecked small fish. Often, a large, mature predator grabs the bait and remains motionless, while a small perch grabs the twister by the tail and tugs with furious force. Therefore, do not be deceived, and under any bite hook.





If in this phase bite did not occur, it is quite possible that it will follow when the bait falls to the bottom. A not very active predator could escort the "prey", but not decide on the attack. And at that moment, when the "fish" finally "weakened" and fell to the bottom, the moment came for decisive action. Therefore, it is necessary to pause, giving the bait a few seconds to lie on the bottom. A cloud of cloudiness and a tail moving on a current is a good irritant for a predator.




What does the bite look like when fishing for a jig?

Unlike catching spinners or wobblers, where the bite is often seen “with the naked eye”, in the case of catching jig bait, this is excluded by definition. Fishing is conducted at great depths and at a decent distance from the angler. And the only poklevki signaling device in this case is our spinning rod (the choice of spinning for jig fishing is the most important task).

In normal mode, the tip of the spinning makes cyclical movements:

When reeling and free falling, it bends under the weight of the bait and the influence of the current;

When you touch the bottom bait straightens ("wins back");

During the pause and lying bait on the bottom slightly bent under the influence of the flow;

Everything that goes beyond this behavior of spinning isbite!

Namely:

Easy fractional shaking of the tip of the spinning;

Single blow;

Kick and bend the tip of the spinning;

Bending the tip of the spinning without a blow;

Scraping twitches and many other "anomalies";

At the slightest "deviation from the norm," it is necessary to do a hooking in order not to regret later about the missed opportunity, looking at the traces of the teeth on the silicone bait.

Of course, an ideal bite can be considered a strong blow, which is transmitted “into the hand” with further self-cutting and self-rupture (joke), but you should not count on it seriously. Therefore, it is better not to be lazy and carefully look at the behavior of the spinning at each posting.

Bugs when fishing for jig spinning.

Major mistakes  beginner spinning when fishing on a jig, are:

Too light a load: the bait reaches the bottom for a long time and is strongly carried over. The wiring is ineffective;

Too heavy a load: in this case the bait is dragging along the bottom, not tearing away from it;

Too fast winding and short pauses: the bait moves with unnaturally high speed, scaring the predator;

Do not worry - in words it all sounds quite difficult, but in practice it is mastered for a few fishing trips. Not the fact that in these first fishing will be caught fish. Although, if you catch in the right place at the right time, the chance of catching a predator on the very first fishing is very high. In any case, the angler first needs to get used to handling gear, learn to “read” the bottom and choose the right bait. In order to master this science, it is necessary not to be lazy and go fishing more often.




What kind of spinning is better for heavy jig fishing?

Spinning rodfor jig-catching is paramount. In this case, the selection of the spinning must be given the most serious attention - at least half of the success depends on it!

I will formulate the basic requirements:

Long range;

Sensitivity (at the tip and transfer of bite "in hand");

Quick build;

Testv average from 18 to 30 grams (if you do not plan to catch on very heavy bait);

Length: 2.10 - 2.40 meters for fishing from a boat and 2.90 - 3.10 meters for coastal fishing;

To advise on the producers is quite ungrateful. All known and unknown Russian and foreign manufacturers of fishing gear will offer you a choice of more than a dozen models. Your choice in this case will be due to two factors:

How much money you want to spend on spinning;

How seriously do you plan to engage in jig spinning;

From the Editor: If you are going to learn how to catch jig spinning, you should not deceive yourself and say that: “First I will try to catch with the tackles that I have and, if I like it, I will start buying specialized ones”. This option can be suitable for fishing on wobblers, spinners, for trolling- “tracks”, where with certain skills you can catch fish and for aluminum “rare” spinning ... But not for fishing with a jig! Of course, fishing is not a spinning, but an angler, but! But, in this case, the spinning rod is the main signaling device and the more sensitive it is, the more chances you have for success!

Of cheap  Options can be considered Chinese and Korean manufacturers, but not the “basement version”, but working under a more or less well-known brand. Such spinning can be purchased at prices ranging from 50 to 100 US dollars. And he will catch fish and will not immediately break, but more expensive models will give the owner more pleasure.

From the Editor: At one time I had a chance to catch on a Korean spinning jig “Wonder. ” I can’t say anything bad about him, but going to more expensive models to return to this “stick” of desire does not arise. The main disadvantages: weak sensitivity and inconsistency. But, as an option "for a beginner" and not expensive - will do.

Optimal, perhaps, to get the first spinning for jig-fishing average  price category. This includes models that cost between $ 100 and $ 200. The anglers speak very well about spinning Banax mega. You can also "dig" among the models Shimano, Talom, Daiwa, DAM, Nordstreamand others. Tip: go through several stores, hold the proposed model in your hands, listen to the arguments of the sellers and on the basis of this, make your choice. And, of course, it would not be bad to listen to the opinion of anglers (not sellers) who used some (or better, several) spinning models.





To purchase dear  spinning (400 - 500 US dollars) in my opinion it is necessary to have experience fishing on a jig. Of course, the seller will offer you the best models and tell about their unique qualities, but the final choice will still be yours.

In more detail about a choice of a spinning we will tell later in separate article. In the meantime, let us return to the second type of jig spinning - an easy jig.

What is a lightweight jig?

As already mentioned, the separation of heavy and light jig-spinning is quite conditional, but it is dictated by fishing practice. And although these two species have a lot in common, there are also many fundamental differences that do not allow combining them into a single way of fishing.

In the shallow areas of rivers and lakes does not make sense to use heavy loads. Despite the apparent convenience - long-distance casting and a clearer “tapping” of the bottom, excessively heavy loads can badly affect the game of the lure, alarming and scaring the fish.

During fishing along coastal and underwater vegetation, as well as on the edges and dumps of lakes and ponds, we rarely use long-distance casting. As a rule, 30–40 meters are enough, and sometimes 10–15 meters are enough. Under these conditions, the accuracy of casting and correct wiring is more important.

In this case, the weight of the jig head is 3 - 10 grams. This is quite enough to bury the bait on 1 - 3 meters and make the so-called "step" in thicker than water.

The technique of fishing in this case completely coincides with the bottom "step", with the only difference that we do not let the bait sink to the bottom, but force it to plan up and down. The idea is the same - to demonstrate to the predator that easy prey trembles in front of his nose.

This technique is best suited to areas with stony bottom, weights, or "windows" among aquatic vegetation. In this case, in a limited space, we can offer the predator a very attractive wiring, because the twister or vibro tail "plays" not only in the horizontal plane, but also during lifting and falling. Sometimes it is this technique that brings the long-awaited bite.

In clean, shallow water areas, light jig baits can also be used to perform a bottom “step”. The only thing is that the lighter the load, the weaker it will be to “play” the tip of the spinning when touching the bottom lure. But this is not critical, since the depth of fishing is not great and you can intuitively feel the moment of the fall of the jig head.

Does not exclude easy-jig and uniform wiring bait. Sometimes this is the only possible way of fishing. For example, during the passage of jig through single cane stalks or lily pads. In this case, the “step” will lead to the inevitable hold, and a leisurely envelope of the plant will be able to lure the predator from ambush.

But do not forget that in fishing there are no correct and incorrect entries. It is necessary to experiment, mix them with each other, speed up, make pauses, put the bait on the bottom, make it twitch with light jerks, change the trajectory of movement and so on. And the only way you will find an approach to the sometimes capricious and careful predator.

In its technique, lightweight jig is close to catching on baits and wobblers, and in this case, the same gear will do. The only requirement is a more or less sensitive tip of the spinning. But this is not as important as in the case of a heavy jig, since the depth of fishing is usually very insignificant and the bite is transferred “to the arm”.

From the Editor: In practice, when fishing for lightweight jig lures, it is often necessary to focus on the behavior of the “cord” -lesky. During the pause, the bait plans with very slow speed, and the predator simply draws it into the mouth without attacking. Especially this behavior is typical for the perch. The fisherman sees how the fishing line sagging during the pause is slightly stretched or mixed to the side. There is no impact or jerk, but after hooking on a hook, a handsome perch-hunchback or bass weighing half a kilo can powerfully beat up!





What are jig lures?

Now it's time to talk about how we are going to outwit the careful predator.

The first step is to define jig lure Currently, there are a huge number, both produced industrially and self-made. But the essence of them is the same: the front load and artificial bait.

In the photos you can see examples of various jig lures.








We will try to briefly describe how they differ from each other, in what conditions and what kind of bait "works" better, etc.

The main the difference  jig lure is type of cargo  and hook. The most common jig tooling is:

Jig-head with single hook, firmly inserted into it;

- “eared” cargo (“cheburashka”) with a hook- “twin”;

Cargo- “bullet” with offset hook (“Texas equipment”);

Let's take a closer look at all these ways of equipment.

Let's take a closer look at all these methods of tooling.

Jig-heads with single crochet hook.





This is the most common type of jig heads. He is known and popular all over the world. It should be noted that this is the easiest bait to equip. It is enough to put a twister or a vibrating tail on a hook and we are ready for fishing.

As can be seen in the photograph, the shape of the load of the jig heads with a rigidly fixed single hook is different. Heavy weights (from 10 grams) are usually cast in standard spherical shape. The main difference between heavy loads, in addition to weight, is their color. Most often, they are cast from lead and initially have a silver color, which after the first fishing is oxidized and tarnish.

But some manufacturers of baits paint jig heads in bright fluorescent colors: orange, yellow, lime, red and others. Often from two sides of the cargo draw large "eyes". It is believed that the bright color is an additional irritant and "target" for the predator.

From the Editor: I do not take it with confidence to assert. Practice shows that factors such as color bait, its elasticity and play, smell, and only then, perhaps, the color of the jig-head. And of course, the feeding technique. The difference in the price of painted and non-painted jig heads is quite noticeable ... Given the fact that jig bait is a consumable material, the price factor can play an important role ...

But such an additional option, like a shiny petal attached to the jig head, significantly increases the number of bites of predators such as bass, perch, crappie and pike. If there is an opportunity, then I try to use such jig heads. Slightly worse, but jig heads with rattle balls also work quite well (see photo).








The formlight jig heads affect two factors:

Lure passability through obstacles (snags, grass, stones);

Extra bait game;

The sharper the "nose" of the jig head, the better it passes the obstacles and less on it clings to mud, duckweed and other underwater mud.

Jig-heads with a wide flat "nose" is better to use in open areas of water bodies. Their distinctive feature is the additional frontal resistance and, as a result, a wider and wider game.

It is worth paying attention to the non-standard shape of the jig-head called “slipper” (see photo). Its specific form sometimes brings good results. When falling to the bottom, the bait tail continues to look up and move by inertia, which can provoke any predator. Similar weights are also indispensable when fishing on a silty bottom. Even if the jig-head plunges into the silt when it falls, the bait tail continues to look outside.





In addition to the examples given, there is still a huge number of all sorts of jig heads with a fixed hook. By their appearance, it is usually not difficult to guess for which fishing conditions they are intended.








"Eared" load ("cheburashka") with a hook- "double".

The second type of cargo - the so-called or "Cheburashka".  If you look at the photo of these goods, it becomes clear why they got these funny nicknames. A round load with two “ears” really resembles a famous cartoon character.





This type of bait is more common for river fishing. Cheburashka cargoes are rarely produced easier than 10 grams. Usually, the most common weights: 18 - 24 grams. As a rule, they work well on medium and fast current.

From the Editor: Attention! When buying a jig head, the buyer usually focuses on the weight indicated on the side of the load. But in practice, these figures can be very different from the real ones. Once I, having discovered a clear discrepancy between the size of the weights and the weights indicated on them, decided to conduct an experiment and weigh them on an electronic scale. With the specified face value of 24 grams, one of the weights weighed 23, and the second 29 (!) Grams! 5 grams in this case is a lot ... If you don’t want unpleasant surprises, try to get loads in one place or ... go to the store with your weights (just kidding).

Mounting the lure on the “eared” cargo is significantly more difficult than on a jig-head with a single hook that is rigidly mounted.

The classic version of this tooling is the lure on the “twin” (a hook with two stings) connected to the load with a crown.





What makes anglers suffer and install this tricky structure?

The jig lure on the "Cheburashka" has a number advantages, compared to a hard jig head:

First, it is a hinge joint that makes the bait more “lively” and mobile;

Secondly, a double hook is more snagging and increases the chances of a fisherman to strike a fish;

Thirdly, the double hook, with the stings pressed tightly against the sides of the bait, is a very good variant of the “non-clinging” one and is able to work on the most cluttered parts of the bottom;

From the Editor: As you know, it’s not the fish who choose their favorite bait, but the angler ... We all have such. They once proved themselves on several fishing trips and now we subconsciously start catching from them. This also applies to me ... My favorite bait for jig fishing on the Moskva River is a seven-centimeter vibro-tail on the “twin” and “eared” cargo. Small perch and full-grown perch were caught on it. And I unconditionally believe in her "magical" qualities, but ...

Once, on the river bank, I got into conversation with a fisherman who first came to these places. He told him about the bottom relief and the alleged sites of the predator's parking ... I could not resist and I spied on what he was going to catch. As a bait, he attached a light green vibrotail to a tough single jig head. I did not advise anything, but I noted for myself that the choice was not the most successful ...

A few hours passed ... My "proven" jig brought me only a couple of indistinct jabs and a few percussion brakes. "Do not bite" - I decided ...

But the fisherman who met again refuted my assumption. His "unsuccessful" bait brought him a very credible pike ... That's it ... This once again confirms the fact that studying the theory is good, but the practice sometimes turns it all upside down ...

Interestingly, in the USA I did not manage to acquire "eared" loads. Apparently, this equipment is a Russian invention and is not known (or not popular) in the West.

Cargo- “bullet” with offset hook (“Texas equipment”).

The following type of tooling is very popular in the United States of America. No wonder it is called - "Texas equipment". It is used for catching big bass.

But, in addition to catching this exotic fish for Russia (see   bass - description, photos, ways of fishing), on the Texas rigging in Russia, they successfully catch pike, perch and perch.

What is the difference of this snap from the previous ones. This is clearly seen in Figure 2.





Everything is quite simple:

BUT. Main lineconnecting spinning with a load. Usually braided cord is used.

B. Cargo- "bullet". Got its name for the characteristic, resembling a real bullet shape. Thanks to it, it has a high maneuverability through underwater obstacles (stones, snags, grass, etc.). Inside the load, a hole is made along the horizontal axis through which the fishing line passes. Thus, the snap-in is obtained "sliding", which increases the sensitivity to biting.

AT. Leashconnecting the load and the bait. Usually made of transparent monoleski. But if the object of fishing is pike (see   pike - description, photos, ways of fishing) or masking, it is possible to use a braided cord and you need a metal leash.

G. Bait. The most common options are silicone worm (worm) or twister. In this case, the offset hook is used, with a sting hidden in the body of the bait. This makes it practically uncoupled and allows fishing in the most difficult places. Of course, it is possible to equip both with a regular crochet and a “twin”, if fishing conditions permit.

Sometimes use floating bait. Or inserted into the body of the twister capsule with air. This makes it possible for the bait not to drag along the bottom, but to hover above the bottom. This behavior of the "prey" very well whets the appetite of predators.

The “Texas equipment” wiring is similar to the wiring of other jig lures: basically, it is a bottom “step”, less often - a “step” in the water column.

But unlike other baits, “Texas equipment” continues to play and with a uniform wiring along the bottom. If we add to this the pauses, accelerations, short jerks and twitching with the tip of the spinning, then you can get a very interesting animation of the bait.

But, despite the interesting design, "Texas equipment" is not yet very common in Russia. But among fishermen of the Moscow region, a similar tackle is very popular, called a “branch leash” (or simply a “branch”). Its second name is “Moscow equipment”.

Compare these two equipment and you will see that the principle of their work is the same.





The only difference is in the form and attachment of cargo. In the Russian version of the cargo is mounted on a small branch leash. Its shape can be both spherical and pear-shaped - it has almost no effect.

Letters in the picture are marked:

A. Main line;

B. Triple swivel;

B. A lead for the load (usually its diameter is less than the main line, so that in the case of a hook, to tear off only the load, but to keep the bait);

G. Cargo. It can be of any shape: round, “olive”, pear-shaped. It is also possible to use the “Tyrolean wand” as a cargo, which saves tackle from hooks on bottom garbage and stones;

E. Leash bait. Usually made of "braided" smaller diameter or monoleski. In the case of pike hunting, the use of a metal leash is recommended;

G. Bait. A twister mounted on an offset hook is commonly used. But it is possible to use other "rubber" and double hooks;

The wiring technique coincides with the wiring of "Texas equipment".

From the Editor: I got close enough to catch fishing on the “diversion” while fishing on the Lower Moscow River. I can’t say that I liked this look more than a classic jig. In my opinion, it somewhat simplifies the very idea of ​​jig-fishing. But, as they say, the taste and color ... Many anglers are happy to catch this snap and achieve very good results. For myself, I chose the following pattern of behavior on fishing: I begin to catch a classic jig, but if I feel that the fish refuses to peck, then I turn to the “diversion”. This gives a chance to "get away from zero" and hook at least a couple of perch.





Lures for fishing on jig-spinning.

The most popular bait for jig-fishing is:

Vibro tails (rippers or silicone fish);

Jig fishing is a type of spinning fishing. Usually in this way they catch predatory fish that live at great depths. There are many ways of jig fishing, they differ in the design of gear and wiring techniques.

Tackle for jig fishing

The main element of the gear is spinning. Its optimal length for this method of fishing is from 240 to 275 centimeters. You can also use shorter rods, but this will reduce the casting distance. Therefore, short rods are suitable only for fishing from a boat. It is better to choose rods not from fiberglass, but from carbon fiber or composite materials.

For jig fishing, spin-free reels with a stopper are used. The roller and spool should be durable, so cheap plastic reels for this method of fishing are not suitable.

The line can be used as a monophilic and braided line. If finances allow, it is better to opt for a basket.

The sinker is a jig head. It is a lead cargo with a hook hooked into it. For silicone baits, offset hooks, which are used for so-called non-hooking, are the most suitable. Jig heads can be of any shape, more often they are round, oval or in the shape of a fish head. The average weight of the jig head is 10 grams.

As a bait, jig lovers usually use silicone and foam rubber, spinners, moldy worm or earthworm.

Features of jig fishing

Jig fishing lies in the fact that after abandoning the tackle it is necessary to do step wiring. With such a technique of catching the bait can imitate the movement of small fish, which feeds on large predatory fish.

The bait is thrown into the selected place and smoothly sinks to the bottom. After that, you need to make three or four turns of the coil and wait a few seconds, then turn the coil handle again. With such manipulations, the bait under water makes zigzag movements that attract predatory fish.

Wiring speed may be different. In the process of fishing should experiment with different speeds and change the bait. If in 30 minutes you had no bites, it means that it’s time to change the bait. Also, in the absence of bites, it is recommended to change the place of fishing. Such places as river bed, bottom pits, sandy shallow waters, areas with sharp differences in depths are suitable for jig fishing.