So, try and experiment, the jig, as it turns out, catches both in summer and winter.
For beginners, general points
We talked a little about fishing in the summer with a winter jig, but it turns out that the topic of the summer jig does not end with just a side nod. For example, a jig can be placed on a bottom; a jig has proven itself quite successfully if it is tied before or after a spinning bait, and, of course, a jig is appropriate when fishing with ordinary float tackle, which we will talk about briefly now.
The next definitely positive point when fishing with a jig with a float is that the jig occupies a position above the bottom at a certain angle, that is, the hook does not hang vertically to the bottom, but rather occupies a parallel position. And thanks to this minor feature, there are practically no empty hooks.
Well, the last point, which for some reason few fishermen pay attention to. Often, fishermen use a jig instead of a hook, and in principle, this is a completely normal way. But the jig can also be placed parallel to the hook. For example, the hook can be tied in its usual place (at the bottom of the tackle), and the jig can be placed 15-20 centimeters above the hook, or vice versa. In this modification, the jig also acts as a sinker, but in addition to the load, it also attracts fish, hooking them in case of a bite.
And lastly, what else is interesting about fishing in the summer using float tackle with a winter jig. Depending on the strength and type of current and water transparency, you can use jigs of different weights, shapes and colors, choosing a combination that shows the best result in each specific case.
So, try and experiment, the jig, as it turns out, catches both in summer and winter.
Good luck to you and all the best.
You can fish with a jig using any rod from two to eight meters. It is advisable to use the lightest form, because you have to hold it in your hands for quite a long time. A fast action is preferred, which is easy to conduct the correct wiring and make a sharp hook.
Why is it preferable to use a jig and a float?
Another advantage of such equipment is that all sinkers are eliminated, the role of the load in this case is played by the body of the jig. This significantly increases the sensitivity of the tackle, since the float begins to immediately respond to the slightest touch of the fish.
In addition, despite the presence of a float, if necessary, the rod can easily carry out various retrieves, which we wrote about in the article “Methods for successful fishing: fishing with a jig in the summer.” Active play attracts not only predators, but also peaceful fish - silver bream, roach, bream, and so on.
If a regular hook is positioned perpendicular to the bottom of the reservoir, then on the jig it hangs at a certain angle, which reduces the number of empty hooks. The layout of the mounting options for a jig with a float can be very different, the most common of them being a symbiosis of a hook and a jig, which are placed in any order relative to the central line.
You can fish with a jig using any rod from two to eight meters. It is advisable to use the lightest form, because you have to hold it in your hands for quite a long time. A fast action is preferred, which is easy to conduct the correct wiring and make a sharp hook.
It’s not difficult to check the system yourself; just swing the fishing rod sharply. With a soft action, the tip will react to movement much later than the butt. It is unlikely that such a “hose” will be able to perform the necessary oscillatory movements. But one of the disadvantages of a fast action is that with a short line, depreciation during fishing will decrease to almost zero.
So, when fishing with a short rod directly from the shore at a distance of a meter or two, the jerk of the fish and too sharp hooking often lead to the breakage of the equipment. In this case, it is better to make a greater descent of the scaffolding, holding the form not horizontally to the body of water, but at a maximum angle so that the scaffolding can absorb shock.
How to choose a reel and line for fishing
Without further ado, experienced fishermen successfully use a wire reel, which can quickly provide the necessary descent of the line. This is true if you have to fish for significant differences in depth. Fishing with a jig with a float, if there is no abundant aquatic vegetation in the fishing area, allows you to give some freedom to large fish when playing.
As for the line, they rely on the rule: the stiffer the action of the rod, the larger the cross-section of the line. As described above, with a short descent of the monofilament, its shock-absorbing properties are practically zero, which increases the risk of the gear breaking. However, a thick fishing line not only reduces the performance of the jig, but also scares away the fish.
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Perch, ruffe, chub, bream, ide, roach, blue bream, silver and golden crucian carp bite well on a float rod with a jig.
Float tackle with jig
For beginners, general points
We talked a little about fishing in the summer with a winter jig, but it turns out that the topic of the summer jig does not end with just a side nod. For example, a jig can be placed on a bottom; a jig has proven itself quite successfully if it is tied before or after a spinning bait, and, of course, a jig is appropriate when fishing with ordinary float tackle, which we will talk about briefly now.
It seems that there is nothing complicated or universal in a float with a jig: the general idea and principle of the float tackle remains the same in this case. But sometimes, it is with jig tackle that bites happen much more often than when fishing with regular float tackle with hooks. This statement is especially significant when fishing for roach. Most likely, the point here is that a jig with attached bait (maggot, caddisfly, earthworm or even bloodworm, which can be obtained in the aquarium hobby departments in the summer) creates the illusion of an attractive larva in the fish, and the micro-movements of the bait leave no chance for the fish to survive. nothing else but to peck.
Naturally, when tying a jig instead of a hook, the tackle becomes somewhat heavier, since the jig itself has a certain weight. There is some advantage to this, since, firstly, you can remove excess weights, and only a small shot will remain on the line, which will serve as the final weight of the float and when fishing from the bottom, the bite will be much more noticeable. And secondly, with a float and jig you can play along a little and the movements of the tackle will only be a plus. This type of fishing has been successfully tested both when fishing for roach, and when fishing for bream with bream, and perch with rotan.
The next definitely positive point when fishing with a jig with a float is that the jig occupies a position above the bottom at a certain angle, that is, the hook does not hang vertically to the bottom, but rather occupies a parallel position. And thanks to this minor feature, there are practically no empty hooks.
Well, the last point, which for some reason few fishermen pay attention to. Often, fishermen use a jig instead of a hook, and in principle, this is a completely normal way. But the jig can also be placed parallel to the hook. For example, the hook can be tied in its usual place (at the bottom of the tackle), and the jig can be placed 15-20 centimeters above the hook, or vice versa. In this modification, the jig also acts as a sinker, but in addition to the load, it also attracts fish, hooking them in case of a bite.
And lastly, what else is interesting about fishing in the summer using float tackle with a winter jig. Depending on the strength and type of current and water transparency, you can use jigs of different weights, shapes and colors, choosing a combination that shows the best result in each specific case.
So, try and experiment, the jig, as it turns out, catches both in summer and winter.
Good luck to you and all the best.
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Another method of fishing from a boat is a running jig. The bait sinks to the very bottom of the boat. Then it rises with the rod and is caught by the current. But the bait must be lowered back to the bottom, this is done several times to attract fish.
Selecting a location
You can fish with a summer jig both from the shore and from a boat. Places from bridges and sunken barges are good for fishing from the shore. They are characterized by the fact that you can immediately cast this bait to a decent depth.
When fishing from a boat, it is lowered to the bottom and then pulled up in different ways, attracting fish. When there is dense vegetation at the place where you are fishing from a boat, the angler will have to be extremely careful. In this place there are a lot of bait breaks due to hooks. You also need to observe the depth at which the bite occurs. After all, in different weather, fish behave differently.
Another method of fishing from a boat is a running jig. The bait sinks to the very bottom of the boat. Then it rises with the rod and is caught by the current. But the bait must be lowered back to the bottom, this is done several times to attract fish.
When fishing with a summer jig, you need to look at the direction of the wind. When the wind is light, you can fish on any surface. In case of strong gusts, you need to look for protected places. Ripples on the surface are the most suitable conditions for fishing.
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After making several casts and not waiting for bites, you should re-cast to the starting point. If there are no bites, then it is useful to take a longer pause during the pull-ups. We pull it up faster or as slowly as possible, and literally by a couple of centimeters.
Jigs
Summer jigs are usually larger than winter jigs. Moreover, the heaviest of them are used when fishing in reservoirs with large currents or depth. And also when they are going to catch obviously very large fish.
The main thing when fishing with a jig is skillful play with such tackle, which largely depends on the experience of the fisherman. The vibrations of the moving jig catch the fish. With the right technique for playing with the tackle, you can count on biting exactly the fish you are hoping to catch.
Fishing with a jig in the summer is more difficult than in the winter, since it is more difficult to ensure good play with it. With the help of a slow, almost motionless game, you can attract bream, ide, roach, and attract perch with the frequency vibrations of the jig.
You can also use the following equipment: tie a hook on a leash, put a white cambric on it, and tie not one leash, but two or three, and each with a hook at the end.
In summer you can fish with a jig both from the shore and from a boat. But in the latter option, the use of jig tackle becomes very effective.
Equipment for autumn jig fishing
Why a jig and not a regular hook? There are more bites in cold water with it, and large specimens are caught more often.
The equipment is light, maximum 1.5 g - enough for confident casting with a fishing rod of 5.5-6 m. Most of the float is surrounded by a lead weight, located 50-60 cm from a small jig weighing 0.3-0.4 g.
The favorite form of many fishermen is the simplest “pellet”. Universal hook No. 16, for the most popular baits - a small bunch of bloodworms or a pearl barley grain (you can also feed it with it).
