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Deep water jigging
When it comes to fishing a jig, I've mostly fished them in shallower water, either pitchin or casting depending on the situation. However, I havn't used jigs much in water deeper than 12 foot. Deep water jigging is something I just don't have much experience with. My question is this...what would be the most common way to retrieve a jig in deep water, say 15-25 foot deep? I'm thinking dragging it like a carolina rig would perhaps be the easiest way to work a deep water jig. A yoyo retrieve of hops could work. I know the adage of let the fish tell ya what they want. I just wonder for you guys who are experienced in deep water jigging, what is your most common retrieve? Which retrieve seems to work best for you most of the time?
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I think dragging a Football Jig is probably one of the most popular ways of deep water fishing. I also don't do a lot of deep water jigging. But when we were down on Wilson & Wheeler, and when I wasn't fishing jigs in the trees , I was throwing my football jigs in deeper water.
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I fish jigs in deep water a lot and basically any presentation that you will use in shallow water will also work in deep water. The only thing is that keeping contact with the bottom is tougher so you may need to go to a heavier jig. Personally I like dragging a football head in areas that don't have a lot of rock but rather just have patches of it, like flats or gravel points. I also like bouncing the jig along the bottom and this can really help you keep from getting hung up in rocky areas as well as brush piles. Keep in mind that the deeper the water the more of an angle you are pulling the bait at. For instance if you hold your rod at 10 o'clock and hop a jig in both 10 feet of water and 30 feet of water you will pop the bait higher off the bottom in 30 feet of water because you are so much higher above the bait so smaller hops are required to get the same presentation that you would have in shallower water with bigger pops of the rod.
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I like what I call an "In between retrieve". Its not hard bu its just a simple pop up or stroke about every 2 to 3 pulls or drags. Seems to be a good retrieve with denny brauers football jigs in prespawn or even late summer. Goodluck!!!
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I think thats the kind of addiction I can live with!
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keitdog what every one said is about right. the only thing is I feel the bite more than see it in your line. i always go with jerks are free method. sems to work best for me
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