Jika rig

[Mr.Bassmaster29]

Alright, I have a couple of questions:

1.) When/why would you fish this rig?
2.) How do you fish this rig
3.) Where would this rig be most effective?

Thanks guys!

[boloson]

i fish these today & they work awesome. better then drop shotting i think because u feel more connected to the bottom of the lake.

hey tav i really like your design & them weights. a lot better then the owners jig design that cost $6.29 for 2 hooks.

[Tavery5]

Originally Posted by Mr.Bassmaster29

Alright, I have a couple of questions:

1.) When/why would you fish this rig?
2.) How do you fish this rig
3.) Where would this rig be most effective?

Thanks guys!

I will try to answer your questions,but keep in mind that this is a new technique to all of us, so we are learning it as we go.

When/Why?

I throw it anytime I think about throwing a jig, it works well as a football type jig, and comes through the cover and structure very well. I like to throw it because it lets you present your bait in a different way. Unlike a jig, the bait has the ability to free float, giving it allot more lifelike action, when you kill the action the bait can freely float up like a craw in the defensive position. It looks allot more natural than a standard t-rig, and it lets you present the bait in a more horizontal manner than vertical.

How do you fish the rig?

I fish it much the same way you would pitch or flip a t-rigged plastic, then I drag/swim it back much the same way you would a football jig.

Where would this rig be most effective?

I think it has allot of possibilities, but as of now, I am using it like I would a pegged t-rigged plastic, or a jig. It also works well if you sort of slow crawl it across the bottom, keeping contact and letting it bang on rocks or branches on the bottom.

This rig has been fun to fish, with the heavier weights it is easy to feel it on the bottom, it helps you create a mental image of what the bait is doing. I plan on fishing it allot this year and I am sure we will all learn more about how it works best as we fish it more.